Another Ebay hacking!!! Read if you Sell!!!

[Verne_Frantz]

Check this auction of mine 230042221042
I received a question through Ebay that asked something like, "Can you confirm that this item is the same as the one listed here". Following that, there was an http link that APPEARED to be on Ebay. I searched the link, and I got hacked!!
all my previous bidders got cancelled and the auction went back to the starting bid with only 6 hours left. I could not end it early, cancel it or even put in a buy it now for a buddy to click and end it. I was able to answer questions and post a Warning response, even though I got a warning message from ebay stating that I could not post answers with less than 12 hours to go. Somehow they posted, thank goodness. I've also been getting questions from other sellers of pool tables and cues, stating that they could get the link to work. So, their replies to this dirtbag were being sent to me!

There ought to be a way of getting in touch with Ebay in a HURRY when something like this happens, rather than reporting it and getting a message that it might take 24hrs for them to respond!! I wonder if I'll get charged when I relist....??

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Verne

[Bill Pritchard]

Verne, I know a couple times in the past Rick Peters ('mr70') has posted on here a phone number for eBay. Not sure if it would help in your situation, but it couldn't hurt. Good luck.

[kwhizz]

I got one from PayPal today at my work EMail saying that my Credit Card info needed to be updated.......Imagine That........I never use my work EMail for Paypal, I never respond to these, but these guy's got it down pretty good as it seemed to be from PayPal....... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[Verne_Frantz]

I feel violated, like if someone broke into my house or tapped my phone. It doesn't appear that this guy tried to steal the auction and try to get away with a quick buy it now profit. He's just mentally defective. He's getting his jollies at my expense.
Now what happens when I relist? Do the potential buyers, (who've spent 7 days of their time watching it), just decide it's too much aggravation?
Well, as I said, seemingly against Ebay's policy, I was able to post questions with answers that alerted people to what happened and stated that the auction would be VOID even if the reserve was met. I hope Ebay supports me on that. It WAS stated in the listing before it ended.

Ken, it's like one topic we discussed in the parking lot at SCR9. Why do we have to put up with these type of people in a hobby that we want to share with only honest people? Sometimes it sure takes the fun out of it. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif
I know I didn't have to ask that question. We all know why.............................

Verne http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[ANDY M]

I've gotten those PayPal emails, and I've never used or signed up for PayPal. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif
Just more spam to me! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif

[TimG]

I am following an auction on a Camaro the ends shortly and I saw that happen, the bids all were cancelled and went back to $100. It says the car sold and all bids were retracted. Strange.

[Pacecarjeff]

I get this one all the time:

"Dear PowerSeller,
Congratulations on becoming a Bronze PowerSeller! You'll find that the more you use this program, the more you'll benefit. You will have access to the special services we provide and also be able to network with other successful PowerSellers."

Confirm your identity !

The email was VERY convincing....
Problem is, I'm already a powerseller, and their links don't go to ebay.
Someone wants to steal my password.

I get that one at least once a week....
Get emails every week requesting information, from banks I don't have accounts at.

Like a virus.
The scammers are looking to ding you anyway they can.

Be very carefull before typing any information into anything. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif

[Late BrakeU2]

If it looks questionable,fwd it to [email protected]

If it says " dear ebay member" it's suspect,if it addresses your alias probably a good idea to forward any way as these shisters are getting as clever with these as they are fake docs-

[Hotrodpaul]

I had that happen to me. In answering a message from someone on my e-mail, they apparently got my password. Ebay locked my account and I had to reset the password. I just happened to be in Singapore at the time. I now answer them through Ebay only.

Ebay is primarily concerned with making money for the investors. Heck, they wanted to block me from contacting a member about an item that did not meet reserve for fear that I would buy the item offline and deny them their cut!!

That is where they put their efforts, not stopping scammers in my opinion.

Paul

[Verne_Frantz]

Less than 2 hours left and there are still bidders who haven't bothered to read my warning comments in the questions. I've been busy emailing them to urge them NOT to bid or retract their bid. I even had one guy email me and ask, "so, can I buy the rims now?" http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif

This suuucks

[bertfam]

Verne,

Either call them (888-749-3229), or click on the "Live help" link at the top right hand corner of the main ebay page (http://www.ebay.com/). You might have to wait awhile for someone to get on, but that's probably your best bet at this point.

By the way, that number was found a few months ago so it may not be valid any longer.

Ed

[Verne_Frantz]

Thanks, Right now, I'm just waiting it out. I've lost a lot of respect for Ebay after going through this!

[TXSS]

There is one simple rule to ALWAYS follow regarding ANY email that appears to come to you from eBay or Paypal. If it doesn't have your full name clearly stated in the email it's fake. eBay & Paypal will always refer to you by your full real registered name.

eBay will always have this statement at the top of the email:

eBay sent this message to "Your Full Name" (username).
Your registered name is included to show this message originated from eBay.

Scammers will not have your registered name because if they did they would not be sending you an email because they would already have access to you account.

Never respound to

Dear eBay User

Dear (User Name)

Paypal will always refer to you as Dear "Your Full Name"

Never as:

Dear Paypal User

Dear (User Name)

I've received 1000's of scam emails from eBay & Paypal pretenders. Some have had my username on them but none have ever had my full register name.

That's the golden rule I follow.

Rick

[flyingn]

you could have bid your hacked wheels up to a million dollars to be sure no one if actually gonna win then and give their $$ to these scums..

[PeteLeathersac]

I'm sorry this has happened Verne and wish you the best of luck w/ it all. .

Just a thought but reading how this has transpired, if it's possible to wipe all the bids out and the auction continue, doesn't this makes it possible for a trickster bidder who has the technology to wipe the bids out, make a low bid in the final minutes of a no reserve auction and win cheap? .
Unless the seller was checking for this, they may never know just thinking it reached a low amount and let it go? .
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~ Pete

[Verne_Frantz]

I never thought of putting in an extremely high bid just to win my own auction http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif That's a good idea. He got my ebay password and sent a bunch of messages to other sellers with the same "link". When you copied the link to the address bar and hit Enter, it took you to another ebay sign in page (which of course, he created) So, when you fill in your ebay handle and password, you're just giving it to him!
Anyway, I've changed my password and it appears there's no more nonsense going on. Still haven't heard from ebay, except to tell me my password got stolen. Haven't heard anything from them yet about the auction itself. There was a winning bidder who apparently didn't see the warnings I posted. HE asked for a total with shipping, so I wrote him a long note explaining what happened and that the auction had to be void at that point. Haven't heard back from him. I hope he doesn't try to cause trouble.
I had to sit here and email everyone who put in a bid, telling them what was up. Knots in my stomach all night.
Thanks for the clues and advice guys! I appreciate it.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

Verne

[budnate]

ummm..only thig is when it sells for a million bucks, e bay dings your card/account for there fee's, I dont think I would do that and add more hassle to dealing with e bay.

[FESTIVAL78]

Ebay 1-800-322-9266 dial 0 for operator.. Remember it's California time.. Good luck

[Verne_Frantz]

Well, last night I had a phone call from the "winning" bidder. It was very unplesant and sometimes heated and went on for almost an hour. He had all kinds of his own reasons why I should honor the end of the auction in his favor. He told me that he had received an email from one of the other bidders stating that I had emailed him and said I'd sell the wheels for a very low number. This was not true at all. He also said (a few times) that he believed I was "up to something else", but he couldn't figure out what it was. That was when MY dander stood up at attention! My single main and simple point was that the auction had been molested by an outside party with very little time to go, so it would only be fair to everyone to declare it void. He finally agreed to let ebay settle it.
I tried the phone numbers but only got left on hold and finally told to try the live chat. It turned out to work fine. I got to "converse" with a woman who reviewed the entire auction and sequence of events. She said the auction was definitely void due to 3rd party interference. She also agreed to contact the "buyer" and inform him, as well as ALL of the bidders to explain what happened! That was a relief. I won't be charged for the listing. Minutes later the auction went away from my list and I was able to re-list. I was finally able to untie the knots in my stomach.
This morning I received an email from him saying that he's not always right and in this case he must have been wrong. Then he said if I relist, he'd still like to bid and hoped there were no hard feelings....... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif

sorry for the long post, but I just wanted you guys to know how it turned out. It's nice to have friends and helpers here.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

verne

[bertfam]

A good ending to a bad situation Verne. Let's hope this doesn't happen again!!

Good luck this time...

Ed

[PeteLeathersac]

Happy things worked out for you Verne! .

Isn't the thing that saved your butt that the hacker didn't change your password when he had the chance? .

Happy eBaying!? .
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~ Pete