Is this real, or a creative ebay scam?

[Slew Foot]

Hmmm are the scammers getting better or is this real?
This is an email I just got, note the clear and fluent english



Dear Valued Member,


You have been chosen by the eBay online department to take part in our quick and easy 6 question survey. In return we will credit $20 to your account - Just for your time!

Helping us better understand how our customers feel benefits everyone. With the information collected we can decide to direct a number of changes to improve an expand our online service.

The information you provide us is all non-sensitive and anonymous - No part of it is handed down to any third party groups.
it will be stored in our secure database for maximum of 7 days while we process the results of this nationwide survey.
We kindly ask you to please spare two minutes of your time in taking part with this unique offer!

To Continue click on the link below:

http://www.reward-survey.net/partnerlin...347&SecureID=xjskid893oe99280-2oeujdy0


Many Thanks and Kind Regards -
eBay Customer Department

 

[Xyo II]

I don't see why it wouldn't be real.

 

[Vegitto]

Looks like a (good) fake to me.

 

[BudAshes]

Definitely real. Just put your credit card and ebay password in there. Maybe email them your social security number too just incase.

 

WHOIS Search Results for: REWARD-SURVEY.NET

% GANDI Registrar whois database for .COM, .NET, .ORG., .INFO, .BIZ, .NAME
%
% Access and use restricted pursuant to French law on personal data.
% Copy of whole or part of the data without permission from GANDI
% is strictly forbidden.
% The sole owner of a domain is the entity described in the relevant
% 'domain:' record.
% Domain ownership disputes should be settled using ICANN's Uniform Dispute
% Resolution Policy: http://www.icann.org/udrp/udrp.htm
%
% Acces et utilisation soumis a la legislation francaise sur
% les donnees personnelles.
% Copie de tout ou partie de la base interdite sans autorisation de GANDI.
% Le possesseur d'un domaine est l'entite decrite dans
% l'enregistrement 'domain:' correspondant.
% Un desaccord sur la possession d'un nom de domaine peut etre resolu
% en suivant la Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy de l'ICANN:
% http://www.icann.org/udrp/udrp.htm
%
% Date: 2005/11/26 22:09:52


domain: REWARD-SURVEY.NET
owner-name: Muarem Hekamn
owner-address: Ukametovs 19j
owner-address: 80222
owner-address: denver
owner-address: Australia Capital
owner-address: United States of America
owner-phone: +1.334455445
owner-e-mail: el_toro@beer.com
admin-c: MH1161-GANDI
tech-c: AR41-GANDI
bill-c: MH1161-GANDI
nserver: ns1.reward-survey.net 69.155.13.15
nserver: ns2.reward-survey.net 68.127.159.49
nserver: ns3.reward-survey.net 24.10.176.110
nserver: ns4.reward-survey.net 82.46.190.85
nserver: ns5.reward-survey.net 24.14.251.172
reg_created: 2005-11-24 15:23:55
expires: 2006-11-24 15:23:55
created: 2005-11-24 16:23:56
changed: 2005-11-24 16:26:58

person: Muarem Hekamn
nic-hdl: MH1161-GANDI
address: Ukametovs 19j
address: 80222
address: denver
address: Australia Capital
address: United States of America
phone: +1.334455445
e-mail: el_toro@beer.com
lastupdated: 2005-11-24 16:19:21

person: GANDI Auto Register 4.1
nic-hdl: AR41-GANDI
address: GANDI
address: 38 rue Notre-Dame de Nazareth
address: F-75003
address: Paris
address: France
phone: N/A
e-mail: support@gandi.net

Registry Status: REGISTRAR-LOCK

 

[Slew Foot]

Well it seemed real enough when I clicked the link, up until they asked for my credit card info. Haha, be careful with this one. This one is REAL clever.


Edit: It even fooled Einstein!

 

[sniperruff]

Originally posted by: Einstein Element
I don't see why it wouldn't be real.

because of the second page:




Why do we need your credit card information?
# Please enter your credit card information linked with your eBay and/or Paypal account. We will deposit the $20 cash back directly to your account within three business days of your next purchase.

# The Credit will appear as "eBay Reward Survey" on your next billing statement.



Your card will not be charged. Your personal information is protected by eBay's Privacy Policy.
User ID
[Max field length is unknown]

Credit card number
[Max field length is unknown]
Visa or Mastercard
Card Identification Number
[Max field length is 3]
This is the 3-digit number on the back of your credit card.

Personal Identification Number (PIN)
[Max field length is 4] How do we protect your ATM PIN?
This is the 4-digit number used for authorization with your bank.

Expiration date

 

[KarenMarie]

any site that asks for your credit card and pin for a survey.....hahaha!!!

 

[Mo0o]

How about the fact that ebay doesn't need to waste 20 dollar for survey questions when there are people willing to answer 6 questions for free.

 

[jimmyj68]

Anything, from anyone, that asks you to provide personal financial information that you did not instigate (i.e. opening an account - ordering a product) shouild be avoided like the plague.

If you have an e-bay account they don't have to ask you for that information. Delete, ASAP

 

[Syringer]

I'm sure the biggest giveaway is that it doesn't lead you to ebay.com..

 

[narcotic]

Originally posted by: Xafgoat
Definitely real. Just put your credit card and ebay password in there. Maybe email them your social security number too just incase.

LMAO!!!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

 

[Lonyo]

LOL.
Security number and BANK pin?
Only thing it's missing is the start date, zip, and name as it appears on card

 

[Lafodder]

Hello. My name is Lydia and I am the originator of www.reward-survey.net. First of all, I want to apologize. I am learning internet marketing and this is one of my first websites. I will take it down as soon as possible and get with my teacher to see what went wrong.

Second point. I really dont appreciate the insults and the comments that were made. The wording is so that keywords can match other keywords that promote a certain type of ranking. My English is fine according to the grades I received in my COLLEGE ENGLISH COURSES!. There are many of us just trying to learn. If you are not interested in filling out surveys, move on. I am not a scammer. I am not trying to cheat anyone out of any money, and I did not do anything with this website that was connected to EBAY. I have not sold this to anyone except myself. I have been filling out surveys and I am waiting to see if I get paid. I have a friend who did this and yes...she did make money. I am just trying to make some extra money.

Again.....I am very sorry.

Lydia

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You should be sorry. It appears that all they are teaching you in your internet marketing is how to be a yet another little forum spam whore, as you are, here and here.

Good bye.

Harvey
Senior AnandTech Moderator/Administrator

 

[Oil]

Nice necro

 

[arcenite]

Hello. My name is Lydia and I am the originator of www.reward-survey.net. First of all, I want to apologize. I am learning internet marketing and this is one of my first websites. I will take it down as soon as possible and get with my teacher to see what went wrong.

Second point. I really dont appreciate the insults and the comments that were made. The wording is so that keywords can match other keywords that promote a certain type of ranking. My English is fine according to the grades I received in my COLLEGE ENGLISH COURSES!. There are many of us just trying to learn. If you are not interested in filling out surveys, move on. I am not a scammer. I am not trying to cheat anyone out of any money, and I did not do anything with this website that was connected to EBAY. I have not sold this to anyone except myself. I have been filling out surveys and I am waiting to see if I get paid. I have a friend who did this and yes...she did make money. I am just trying to make some extra money.

Again.....I am very sorry.

Lydia

 

[sonambulo]

What the....

 

[kranky]

Looks like Lydia picked up the domain after it expired at some point. Guess she didn't notice the dates of the posts before hers.

 

[shocksyde]

This thread is relevant to my interests. Proceed.

 

[rudder]

Hello. My name is Lydia and I am the originator of www.reward-survey.net. First of all, I want to apologize. I am learning internet marketing and this is one of my first websites. I will take it down as soon as possible and get with my teacher to see what went wrong.

Second point. I really dont appreciate the insults and the comments that were made. The wording is so that keywords can match other keywords that promote a certain type of ranking. My English is fine according to the grades I received in my COLLEGE ENGLISH COURSES!. There are many of us just trying to learn. If you are not interested in filling out surveys, move on. I am not a scammer. I am not trying to cheat anyone out of any money, and I did not do anything with this website that was connected to EBAY. I have not sold this to anyone except myself. I have been filling out surveys and I am waiting to see if I get paid. I have a friend who did this and yes...she did make money. I am just trying to make some extra money.

Again.....I am very sorry.

Lydia

Pics?

 

[Lafodder]

I didnt notice the dates! So, why am I receiving hate mail about this now?! I'm not going to worry about it anymore. Website content erased. Hopefully it will update all through the internet. I take this stuff personally. God Bless! I'm gone!

 

[arcenite]

I didnt notice the dates! So, why am I receiving hate mail about this now?! I'm not going to worry about it anymore. Website content erased. Hopefully it will update all through the internet. I take this stuff personally. God Bless! I'm gone!

Why? Stick around!

 

[shocksyde]

Noooooooo! Come back! We have so many questions!

1. Is cheesecake a pie or a cake?

 

[rudder]

I didnt notice the dates! So, why am I receiving hate mail about this now?! I'm not going to worry about it anymore. Website content erased. Hopefully it will update all through the internet. I take this stuff personally. God Bless! I'm gone!

pics!

 

[gothamhunter]

Umm...I...I have no words for the events that just transpired...