An
Email with the Subject "eBay : New Security" was
received in one of Scamdex's honeypot email accounts on Tue, 17 Jul 2007 13:21:23 -0700
and has been classified as a Auction/Escrow Scam Email.
The sender shows as eBay Security Team <member@eBay.com>.
The email address was probably spoofed. Do not reply to or contact any persons or organizations referenced in
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added to their email address lists for spam purposes.
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eBay
sent this message to an eBay Seller. Your registered name
is included to show this message originated from eBay. Learn more.
Dear
eBay Seller,
Congratulations! Your
recent
selling activity entitles you to Bronze status in the eBay PowerSeller
Program.
Your membership comes with some great benefits and
services:
See the
PowerSeller icon next to your User ID
Free seller
support via Live Chat, Monday-Friday, 6am-2pm PST.
Get exclusive
offerings on the PowerSeller portal--check back often for
updates!
Network on the
exclusive PowerSeller Discussion Board.
Download free
business templates for PowerSeller business cards and
letterhead.
Be sure to sign up
today--it's FREE! Visit www.ebay.com/powerseller and click "Member Sign
In." Please
note that to activate your membership, you must register today.
Again, congratulations and
best wishes for your continued success!
Sincerely, eBay
PowerSeller Team
eBay sent this communication to you because of your outstanding
feedback,
high sales, and good account standing. If you would not like to be invited
to
join the PowerSeller program, follow the directions above, click
"Member Sign
In", and then click "Decline" at the bottom of the page.
Please note that it may
take up to 10 days to process your request.
Visit our Privacy Policy and User Agreement if you have any questions.
Learn More to protect yourself from Spoof (fake)
e-mails.