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TKO NOTICE: eBay Listing(s) Removed
5th December 2004

please forward any scams you've received to spoof@millersmiles.co.uk

Report Summary
Date Reported
5th December 2004
Apparent Sender
eBay
Return Address
ended@ebay.com <ended@ebay.com>
Subject
TKO NOTICE: eBay Listing(s) Removed
Format
HTML
Method

Apparently the first part of a two stage scam, this 'sets' the scene, claiming someone has used your eBay account without your permission, and telling you to 'wait for further information'. You will then most likely receieve a second email elaborating further and asking you to visit a link to 'confirm your account'.

Bogus Web Content?
No
URL of web content

N/A

RISK LEVEL
MEDIUM
WARNINGS

1. Email claims to be from eBay. Apparently the first part of a two stage scam, this 'sets' the scene, claiming someone has used your eBay account without your permission, and telling you to 'wait for further information'. You will then most likely receieve a second email elaborating further and asking you to visit a link to 'confirm your account'.


 

"We have ended the following listing(s) on your account as they appear to have been listed by a third party without your authorization: "

If you have received this email, please remember that it is very common for these email scams to be redistributed at a later date with only slightly different content or the same but with the fake page(s) hosted by a different provider. Also, once you have received one of these hoaxes, it is also common place to receive at least another one and usually a day or two after the first, although not necessarily from the same apparent sender.

 

The Spoof Email ...

Dear x@x.x,

We have ended the following listing(s) on your account as they appear to have been listed by a third party without your authorization:
4509547187 Mercedes-Benz : C-Class
4509547003 BMW : 8-Series



Do not respond to this email, as your reply will not be received. You will be sent a separate notice detailing the action taken. Please refer to that notice for additional information related to this action, including steps you can take to restore access to your eBay account.

Thank you for your patience in this matter.

Regards, Customer Support (Trust and Safety Department)
eBay Inc

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