Home and Garden
|
|
8 Surefire Ways to Spot an EBAY Scam E-Mail and Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
   
|
Remote Deployment Of Surveillance Spyware Software
Contrary to popular belief computer users are at a great risk of being invaded by spyware and other surveillance software from remote areas. Normally, people were unconcerned with surveillance software because it was assumed it could only be .....
Ebay is a great site and is used by many to buy and sell new and used Items. It truly is the worlds Largest Garage Sale Unfortunately when an online site becomes as big and popular as E-Bay the scam artists seem to just naturally follow. These Scam artists will often try to steal your Idenity and get your bank or credit card information in addition to your E-Bay Id and PasswordContrary to popular belief computer users are at a great risk of being invaded by spyware and other surveillance software from remote areas. Normally, people were unconcerned with surveillance software because it was assumed it could only be .....
A Typical Ebay Scam Artist will send you an e-mail requesting that you update your account. Often this request to update your account is made under some false pretence like it is suspended or has been suspected of Fraudulent use. Here is a Copy of a recent Ebay Scam E-mail I received http://ewguru.com/ebay-scam. You will notice the E-Bay Link on this page looks real. Don't click it. You can however do a right click properties and notice that it is in fact a phony link.
E-bay has an excellent online Tutorial that teaches how to spot and protect yourself from spoof e-mails
http://ewguru.com/spoof-emails
Here are 8 Surefire Ways to Spot an EBAY Scam E-Mail and Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
1 - Wrong E-Mail Address
Any E-mail Sent to an E-mail Address that is Not Your Primary Ebay E-mail Account is more then likely a scam.
A Beautiful Carpet Sets The Mood Of Any Room
2 - Fake links.The first discovered carpet dates back to 1480 BC in the form of an Egyptian Fresco of handloom. Ever since, carpets have made their mark in most .....
While many emails have links included, just remember that these links can be forged too. After you click on the Link a Real E-Bay Address should appear. To determine if the Web address in your browser is a real eBay address, look for ".ebay.com" immediately before the first "/".
3 - Requests Personal Information
Any E-mail that requests you enter personal information like User ID, password or bank account number either by clicking on a link in the E-mail or completing a form within the e-mail are a strong indication the e-mail is a SCAM
4 - Urgent Subject Lines
Subject likes * * * Please Verify & Update Your Account * * *
How To Replace Old Wood Windows
How to Replace Old Wood Windows
Submitted by: Michael Del Greco, New Jersey Home Inspector Lic GI 0121, President of Accurate Inspections, Inc, a New Jersey home inspection company
Wood windows can maintain charm in many .....
5 - Generic greetings.How to Replace Old Wood Windows
Submitted by: Michael Del Greco, New Jersey Home Inspector Lic GI 0121, President of Accurate Inspections, Inc, a New Jersey home inspection company
Wood windows can maintain charm in many .....
Lot's of emails begin with a Greeting, such as: "Dear Ebay member instead of the Name you used when you registered for your account
6 - Scare to Action
Many Fake emails try to trick you with the threat that your account is in jeopardy if you don't sign in and fix it NOW!
7 - HTML Website Fakes
Preparing For The End Of Season
The months of November and December can be an awkward time for many rosarians. While the growing season is coming to and end, the winter hibernation season has not yet begun. Some of us just don't know what to do with ourselves or .....
Emails that appear to be websites. Some emails will look like a website in order to get you to enter personal information. Ebay never asks for personal information in an e-mail.The months of November and December can be an awkward time for many rosarians. While the growing season is coming to and end, the winter hibernation season has not yet begun. Some of us just don't know what to do with ourselves or .....
8. Misspellings and bad grammar
Fake emails may contain misspellings, incorrect grammar, missing words. Many Times these are used to trick the E-mail Filters
A quick review
If you receive an E-mail with a Link requesting you to click on the link and sign in to your E-bay account, Don't Do It!
Cat Hammock
Cat Hammock: Your Pet Needs To Relax, Too!
Cat owners love their cats. To them, they are like their children. They want their cat to have all the luxuries a cat deserves. Cat' s are majestic .....
If you receive an E-mail that looks like an Ebay Sign in Form, Don't Sign in!Cat Hammock: Your Pet Needs To Relax, Too!
Cat owners love their cats. To them, they are like their children. They want their cat to have all the luxuries a cat deserves. Cat' s are majestic .....
If you are unsure if the e-mail is Real or fake forward it to spoof@ebay.com and request assistance.
If you absolutely must login to your Ebay account then I would highly recommend you do the Following. Close all open Browser sessions. Run a Spyware check on your computer You can get a free Spyware program here (http://ewguru.com/sware) then type in http://www.ebay.com/ directly into your Browser window and Login from the E-bay Web Page. Never click on a Login Link from Any E-Mail.
About The Author:
Mike Makler has been Marketing Online Since 2001 When he Built
an Organization of over 100,000 Members
Get Mike's Newsletter:
http://ewguru.com/newsletter
More Articles by Mike:
http://ewguru.com/tips
Permission Based E_Mail Marketing Methods
http://ewguru.com/hbiz/amazingoffer.html
Copyright 2005-2006 Mike Makler the Coolest Guy in the Universe
[You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the bylines are included. A courtesy copy of your publication would be appreciated getarticles At Ewguru .Com]