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Posted on 05/03/2010 1:57:37 PM PDT by Focault's Pendulum

Yeah! Okay! I'm falling for it. Never had an E Bay account with this e mail addy


TOPICS: Computers/Internet
KEYWORDS: ebay; phishing
Hello member,

As part of eBay's security efforts, your account has been suspended pending additional account verification.Unfortunately, during the suspension you won't be able to use eBay in any way, including using existing accounts or registering new accounts. Any remaining listing fees are due right away and will be charged to the billing method you selected.

*Why did we suspend your account?

From experience we know that certain items and actions are more associated with fraudulent activity on eBay than others. As a precaution, we suspend an account if it gives us cause for concern. We then ask for more information before we reinstate the account.

An account suspension in these circumstances is covered in the eBay User Agreement under the heading "Abusing eBay". You can read the entire User Agreement here:http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/user-agreement.html

*Here's what you should do now:

Please send us by fax all of the following information and we'll review your account:

1) A copy of your driver's license or other government-issued ID that shows your name and address.

2) A copy of a recent credit card statement, bank statement, or utility bill statement clearly showing your name and billing address.

Be sure to include on all documents the user ID and email address for the suspended account you're appealing. You must fax the information to:

US: 717-659-5720 INTL: 001 + 717-659-5720

We understand this may be an inconvenience for you. However, keeping the marketplace safe is our top priority.

Sincerely,

eBay Trust & Safety team

This action was taken in accordance with the "Abusing eBay" section of the User Agreement. Review the User Agreement here: http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/user-agreement.html

Learn More to protect yourself from spoof (fake) emails.

This administrative email was sent to you from eBay. Your account is registered on www.ebay.com. As outlined in our User Agreement, eBay will periodically send you information about site changes and enhancements. If you would like to receive this email in text format, change your notification preferences.

eBay will periodically send you required emails about the site and your transactions. Visit ou

1 posted on 05/03/2010 1:57:37 PM PDT by Focault's Pendulum
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To: Focault's Pendulum
"A copy of your driver's license or other government-issued ID that shows your name and address."

Reply to sender and say that you will NOT show them your "papers". Then ask the executive to send you a digital photo of him or her wearing a funny hat and holding a sign that reads something of your choosing:


2 posted on 05/03/2010 2:02:43 PM PDT by a fool in paradise (The hysteria of Matthewsism and Andersonism has led to a Tea Party Scare that is unAmerican.)
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To: Focault's Pendulum

results for phone number (717) 659-5720:
Type of Phone: Land Line
Carrier: Xo Pennsylvania Inc
City: York
State: PA
County: York


3 posted on 05/03/2010 2:08:02 PM PDT by martin_fierro (< |:)~)
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To: Focault's Pendulum
The first number is a cell phone.
4 posted on 05/03/2010 2:08:42 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum (FYBO: Islam is a religion of peace, and Muslims reserve the right to kill anyone who says otherwise.)
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To: Focault's Pendulum

What’s sad is that there a plenty of people who fall for stuff like this.


5 posted on 05/03/2010 2:09:47 PM PDT by Allegra (Pablo is very wily.)
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To: Focault's Pendulum
I got one from a CraigsList posting:

Hello,

Thanks for your reply,Concerning my inquiry,Am quite comfortable with the condition of the item since i won't be making any repairs on it,i will add $50 to it for keeping it for me.

I am paying by Money Order.As perpick-up, I will make arrange for the pick-up after payment has been received by you.I hope it is in good condition.

kindly get back to me with your full information for payment:

Full Name:

Address not P.O.BOX:

City :

States :

Zip/Postal Code :

Phone number :

I will look forward to the requested information as soon as possible so that the payment can be sent out to you immediately and i will let you know how i intend to pick it up immediately you recieve the payment and i know it is in good condition.

NOTE:

I would appreciate it if you take the posting off CRAIGSLIST today and consider it sold to me.As for the pick-up,it would be handled after you receive your payment. Thanks,

Johnson.

From: Mr. Johnson

johnsonfeg6@gmail.com>

6 posted on 05/03/2010 2:15:17 PM PDT by Second Amendment First ("Stripping motivated people of their dignity and rubbing their noses in it is a very bad idea.")
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To: Focault's Pendulum
Were you logged in?

(I had to ask...heh heh)

7 posted on 05/03/2010 2:16:57 PM PDT by Constitution Day
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To: Focault's Pendulum

Never click on an email ‘click on’ link to for any website that might involve $$$.

Go direct to the site: ebay.com

I don’t even click on email links from my bank, credit union, credit card email, etc. I have the initial link in my bookmarks/favorites and I use it.

Several years ago, I got a bunch of emails from PayPaI [paypa”i”]. It was a phishing email, and the capital “i” sort of looked like an “l”.

I also got bunches of emails asking me to verify information for banking accounts. The flashing red waring light was that I didn’t, never had, accounts at those named financial institutions.


8 posted on 05/03/2010 2:18:50 PM PDT by TomGuy
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To: Allegra

What’s sad is that there a plenty of people who fall for stuff like this....................................... Unfortunately they do, but revenge is sweet and humorous, as the best of the best, has shown us under the 419 eaters. http://pugwash.100free.com/


9 posted on 05/03/2010 2:21:09 PM PDT by Bringbackthedraft (THE CANDIDATE THE LEFT SMEARS THE MOST IS THE ONE THEY FEAR THE MOST.)
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To: Focault's Pendulum

eBay never sends “hello customer” messages, they only address you by name

you are being pwned- report it


10 posted on 05/03/2010 2:23:41 PM PDT by silverleaf (Karl Marx was not one of the founding fathers ....)
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To: silverleaf

I just received one from BankAmerica saying that someone was trying to access my account three times. Then they wanted all kinds of info. I reported this, it has happened before. One must be careful.


11 posted on 05/03/2010 2:29:30 PM PDT by Empireoftheatom48 (Zero will never be my President, never!!!!!)
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To: Constitution Day
Were you logged in? (I had to ask...heh heh)

Contrary to rumor...which I started a long time ago....I'm not only logged in...I wait with patience to those who try to f#%^k with me. (Obviously not those here.)

Revenge is best served cold.

12 posted on 05/03/2010 2:35:08 PM PDT by Focault's Pendulum (He's just a clueless hump. A dangerous clueless hump.)
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To: Focault's Pendulum

You better take care of that right away.


13 posted on 05/03/2010 2:50:24 PM PDT by smokingfrog ( - Free Men will always be armed with the Truth. -)
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To: Allegra
What’s sad is that there a plenty of people who fall for stuff like this.

We know Pablo wouldn't fall for it!

14 posted on 05/03/2010 3:18:12 PM PDT by Eaker (Pablo is very wily)
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To: Focault's Pendulum

Get ‘em!


15 posted on 05/03/2010 3:20:17 PM PDT by Constitution Day
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To: Eaker
We know Pablo wouldn't fall for it!

Pablo is too wily.

16 posted on 05/03/2010 3:25:02 PM PDT by Allegra (Pablo is very wily.)
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To: martin_fierro
Carrier: Xo Pennsylvania Inc

Maybe it's Arlen Specter.

17 posted on 05/03/2010 3:25:48 PM PDT by Allegra (Pablo is very wily.)
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To: Constitution Day
Get ‘em!

I believe the word doomed comes to mind.

18 posted on 05/03/2010 6:32:32 PM PDT by Focault's Pendulum (He's just a clueless hump. A dangerous clueless hump.)
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To: Focault's Pendulum

Mr. Johnson is still at it:

Hello,
Thanks for your reply,Concerning my inquiry,Am quite comfortable with
the condition of the item since i won’t be making any repairs on it,i
will add $50 to it for keeping it for me.
I am paying by Money Order.As per pick-up, I will make arrange for
the pick-up after payment has been received by you.I hope it is in
good condition.
kindly get back to me with your full information for payment:

Full Name:
Address not P.O.BOX:
City :
States :
Zip/Postal Code :
Phone number :

I will look forward to the requested information as soon as possible
so that the payment can be sent out to you immediately and i will let
you know how i intend to pick it up immediately you receive the
payment and i know it is in good condition.
NOTE:
I would appreciate it if you take the posting off CRAIGSLIST today
and consider it sold to me.As for the pick-up,it would be handled
after you receive your payment.
Thank you..
Johnson

He used the following emails: johnsonfeg6@gmail.com and thsmith9982765@gmail.com


19 posted on 07/07/2011 5:52:24 AM PDT by stern83
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To: stern83
He just tried scamming me.... I was selling something on Craigslist and he did the same exact thing to me. I really hope this person gets stopped for his pathetic excuse to waste people's time. Guaranteed he/she is ugly, stupid, and just incompetent to make it in the regular work world. Sad.....
20 posted on 08/16/2011 10:44:30 PM PDT by smile3566
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