Friday, March 05, 2004

OK - more information on the scam email I got wed - the one pretending to be from an ebay seller replying to an ebay buyer, but sent to you 'by mistake'.

In the real email, there is a link to 'view this item' - DON'T CLICK IT. This will redirect you to a server in North Carolina (most times) that is very likely infected with a trojan or two and could infect you as well. They may also be collecting IP addresses or other information, especially if you go there and they ask for your ebay ID and password. Nassty folkses.


Sample email :

Hi, please add another $17 for shipping to MICHIGAN.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hello, what is the shipping cost to SOUTH CAROLINA?
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Question from: stjqeys
Title of item: SIEMENS S46 OEM PHONE MOBILE HOLDER- HOT/NEW
Seller: uewhusc
Starts: Jan-29-03 19:51:23 PDT
Ends: Feb-05-03 19:51:23 PDT
Price: Starts at $82.49
To view the item, go to:

[link removed for safety]

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