Morning all. Just a word of warning that there seems to be a new hoax e-mail message from 'e-bay' going around. It takes the form of a query from a buyer of an item you're supposedly selling. The text of the message is below, although when sent to you, it is identical to the message you usually receive when someone sends something to you through 'my messages'. If you click the link on the message you're of course prompted to log-in as you usually are. So whatever you do, don't log in using this link to log in - instead, open up e-bay in a separate window and check 'my messages' directly. Seems they're getting more sophisticated, as if you sell multiple items frequently this could easily catch you out.... cheeky buggers!!!
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Question from bjrogers1983 ( 30)
Item: (4615976000)
This message was sent while the listing was active.
danielins ( 24) is a potential buyer.
Hi, the payment was transfered 2 weeks ago to your account...and I did't receive any answer from you...
The item is on the way? Please respond me asap. I will report you to eBay...
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Item number: 4615976000
End date: 11-Feb-06 18:56:12 BST
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