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Ebay Auction Fraud

 

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I'd like to take this opportunity to appeal to the users who report fraudulent, scam & Phishing e-mails here, as well as the owners/officers of the targeted companies/Institutions listed in this site.

Alot of work goes into collecting, identifying the fraud sites, sharing them with the security/privacy community to assist in making up-to-date protection available for everyone.  Most of all reporting the fraud sites to the ISP's who host them in a genuine effort to get the resource closed as quickly as possible. 

In all the years I have performed this service for the internet public on my own, not once has a person, company or financial institution step up and offer any monetary 'thanks' for efforts to save them or their customers the embarrassment of being defrauded. Today, I'd like to offer that opportunity to anyone who would like to show their appreciation.

Regardless of this message's impact on you, rest assured that I will continue to seek out and shut down these fraudulent sites.

Below are examples of Ebay auction scams. These target Ebay sellers attempting to purchase goods with stolen or non-existent funds (such as forged checks, stolen credit cards and fraudulent Cashiers checks/money orders.

In addition there are samples of scams e-mails purporting to be items you have bid on and then refused to buy, this is nothing short of extortion. 

You may receive a message in your item up for acuction which looks like one these samples. If you do receive one, do *NOT* click any links in the message or reply to them. Simply forward it to Report@doshelp.com and also Visit Ebay's Security Center. When you forward your message, be sure you make the 'Subject' line to be "Ebay Auction Fraud". This will help route your report to allow us to process it faster.

If you have questions, prior to submitting a report of a suspected fraud, you can contact us and we'll be glad to help you.

You can enhance your Ebay experience as well as protect yourself from fraud/phishing sites by downloading and installing the E-Bay Tool Bar. [Download it Now] Also try Turbo Lister to make selling your items easier.

Sample Frauds

 
From: eBay [mailto:aw-confirm@ebay.com]
Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2006 6:50 AM
To:  user@isp.com
 
Subject: eBay Unpaid Item Reminder: #4604409636

 
eBay Unpaid Item Reminder: #4604409636
 

Dear Member,


 
heartnsoulauctions has informed us that they have not yet received your payment for the following item: Harley Davidson Aftermarket Silver Face Gauge Kit(#4604409636)

No action is being taken against your account at this time. However, it is important to remember that when you bid on or buy an item you are agreeing to a contract between you and the seller. If the situation isn't resolved within 7 days of this reminder, you may receive an Unpaid Item strike under eBay's
Unpaid Item Policy.
Respond to this notification.

If you don't respond by Apr-07-2006 you may receive an Unpaid Item strike.

Remember, repeated Unpaid Item strikes may result in your suspension from eBay.

Most Unpaid Item disputes can be resolved through direct communicatio! n between the buyer and seller, and we encourage you to work with your trading partner to reach a resolution.

! !
Regards,

eBay

 

From: eBay Member:power$seller [mailto:aw-confirm@ebay.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2006 11:26 AM
Subject: Question From eBay Member

 

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 Question from eBay Member: power$seller
Item: (836499868)
This message was sent while the listing was active.
power$seller is a potential buyer.
Hi,
Do you accept paypal?
Thank you


 
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Item Details
   
Item number: 8366499868
End date: 27-Mar-06 18:56:12 BST
View item description:
htps://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8366472868&sspagename=ADME:B:AAQ:UK:1
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Always remember to complete your transactions on eBay - it's the safer way to trade.

Is this message an offer to buy your item directly through email without winning the item on eBay? If so, please help make the eBay marketplace safer by reporting it to us. These external transactions may be unsafe and are against eBay policy. Learn more about trading safely.
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eBay and the eBay logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of eBay, Inc.

 

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    Question from kellstradingplace ( 1110Feedback score is 1000 to 4,999) Member is a PowerSellerChanged User ID (less than 30 days)  
I have been waiting for quite a long time for you to reply , whith the payment details .For the reason i will be forced to report you to ebay as , an unpayed item strike , and as a result your ebay user will be suspended , and you will receive negative feedback in the future .Think again and give me your decision.
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If this message is an offer to sell an item without winning it on the eBay Web site (including Second Chance Offers sent through My Messages) please do not respond to the sender. These "outside-of-eBay" transactions are unsafe and not covered by eBay purchase protection programs. 

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----Original Message Follows----

From: aw-confirm@eBay.com <aw-confirm@eBay.com>

To: user@isp.com

Subject: TKO Notice: ***Urgent Safeharbor Department Notice***

Date: 21 Mar 2006 10:16:04 -0600

eBay Unpaid Item Reminder: #7557660205

Dear eBay Member:

kwikdigital has informed us that they have not yet received your payment for the following item:

CANON IR 8500 w/ NetworkPrinter +K3N FINISHER 85PPM - (#7557660205)

No action is being taken against your account at this time. However, it is important to remember that when you bid on or

buy an item you are agreeing to a contract between you and the seller.

If the situation isn't resolved within 7 days of this

reminder, you may receive an Unpaid Item strike under eBay's

Unpaid Item Policy.

If you don't respond by Feb-16-2006

you may receive an Unpaid Item strike.

Most Unpaid Item disputes can be resolved through direct communication between the buyer and seller,

and we encourage you to work with your trading partner to reach a resolution.

Regards,

eBay

 

From: aw-confirm [mailto:member@ebay.co.uk]
Sent: Saturday, March 11, 2006 7:28 PM
Subject: Message from eBay Member

 


 
 
eBay sent this message from Clipper  johnnybarakat (johnnybarakat).
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 Question from johnnybarakat
 
Item: NEW Nokia 8800 Stainless Steel Slider Camera Phone  (5871643227)
This message was sent while the listing was active.
johnnybarakat is a bidder.
The price for one new nokia 8800 is only $240?Please responde ASAP!!
 
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Item Details
Item name: NEW Nokia 8800 Stainless Steel Slider Camera Phone
Item number: 5871643227
End date: Mar-05 16:33:50 PST
View item description:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5871643227&sspagename=ADME:B:AAQ:US:1
Thank you for using eBay!
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Marketplace Safety Tip Marketplace Safety Tip
Always remember to complete your transactions on eBay - it's the safer way to trade.

Is this! message an offer to buy your item directly through email without winning the item on eBay? If so, please help make the eBay marketplace safer by reporting it to us. These "outside of eBay" transactions may be unsafe and are against eBay policy. Learn more about trading safely.
Is this email inappropriate? Does it violate eBay policy? Help protect the community by reporting it.
 
Learn how you can protect yourself from spoof (fake) emails at:
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This eBay notice was sent to middletodssal@aol.com on behalf of another eBay member through the eBay platform and in accordance with our Privacy Policy. If you would like to receive this email in text format, change your notification preferences.
See our Privacy Policy and User Agreement if you have questions about eBay's communication policies.
Privacy Policy: http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/privacy-policy.html
User Agreement: http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/user-agreement.html
Copyright © 2005 eBay, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners.
eBay and the eBay logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of eBay, Inc.
eBay is located at 2145 Hamilton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125.

 

From: support@amazon.com [mailto:support@amazon.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 9:39 AM
To:  user@isp.com 
Subject: Update your account !

 
eBay Unpaid Item Reminder: #7557660205
 


Dear eBay Member:

 
kwikdigital has informed us that they have not yet received your payment for the following item:
CANON IR 8500 w/ NetworkPrinter +K3N FINISHER 85PPM - (#7557660205)

No action is being taken against your account at this time. However, it is important to remember that when you bid on or buy an item you are agreeing to a contract between you and the seller. If the situation isn't resolved within 7 days of this reminder, you may receive an Unpaid Item strike under eBay's Unpaid Item Policy.

Respond to this notification.

If you don't respond by Mar-08-2006 you may receive an Unpaid Item strike.

Most Unpaid Item disputes can be resolved through direct communication between the buyer and seller, and we encourage you to work with your trading partner to reach a resolution.

 
Regards,

eBay

 

To: user@isp.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 6:36 AM
Subject: Message from eBay Member

 
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We are contacting you about the following item: Toshiba rd-xs54 dvd Recorder w 250 gig hard drive (#5856334211)

The seller, lkaroll tells us you have mutually agreed not to complete the transaction (e.g. because you returned or are returning the item for a refund or because there was a misunderstanding) and has requested a credit for their eBay fees.

Please respond by 20-Mar-2006 so eBay knows whether you have agreed.

Best Regards.
 

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If this message is an offer to sell an item without winning it on the eBay Web site (including Second Chance Offers sent through My Messages) please do not respond to the sender. These external transactions are unsafe and not covered by eBay purchase protection programmes.

Never pay for your eBay item through instant wire transfer services such as Western Union or MoneyGram. These payment methods are unsafe when paying someone you do not know.
Is this email inappropriate? Does it breach eBay policy? Help protect the community by reporting it.
 
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This eBay notice was sent to cwninnes@aminex-plc.com on behalf of another eBay member through the eBay platform and in accordance with our Privacy Policy. If you would like to receive this email in text format, change your notification preferences.
See our Privacy Policy and User Agreement if you have questions about eBay's communication policies.
Privacy Policy: http://pages.ebay.co.uk/help/policies/privacy-policy.html
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Copyright © 2006 eBay, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners.
eBay and the eBay logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of eBay, Inc.

 

From: Virtual Account 25667 [mailto:25667@cairo.hosting.momentous.ca] On Behalf Of member@ebay.com
Sent: Monday, March 06, 2006 2:39 AM
To: user@isp.com
Subject: Question for item #5870743829 - NEW Philips 50PF7320A 50 in. HDTV Plasma Flat TV

 
 
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 Question from yelenamo
 
This message was sent while the listing was active.
 
Hey are you going to buy the unit or not??? It appears to me that you're nothing but a fraud!! I'm reporting you to ebay !
 
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Item Details
Item name: NEW Philips 50PF7320A 50 in. HDTV Plasma Flat TV
Item num