So I bought something on ebay. I pay the dude and all is well, waiting for it to get to me. Next thing I know I get an email on my personal email account, which is not the email on file with ebay. Now I know its a scam email, theres no doubt. I figure they just sent an email to "myebayusername"@gmail.com and god knows what else email providers. pretty sweet move by them.
Heres some email text for your amusement:
Dear (myusername) ,
I'm the owner of the item that you've recently bided on eBay through the eBay system, Item number: (xxxxxxxxxxxx).
I am in a bussines trip for 3 weeks and i want to close the auction earlier because i don't have time for it so please let me know your best price. I'll provide you 5 days money back guarantee, no questions asked. That means within 5 working days you decide if you don't want to keep the item. The deal will go strictly according to ebay's rules and policy regarding to this buy it now offer- to start the official transaction, i need to know:
Your best price:
ebay user id:
First name:
Last name:
Address:
City/State:
Country:
Zip:
As soon as i have them i'll start the official procedure, and ebay will notify you about this. You'll also receive important guidelines + instructions from them (please go through them exactly).
I'll handle and pay for the shipping, so this will be free of charge for you.
Waiting for your answer ASAP!
Thank you
IMPORTANT: When you e-mail us please include this message.
This is the first time Ive used ebay in a few years. I despise them and thier paypal for harbouring and nurturing so much nigerian princes. Figures that I would run straight into it head first even though I hardly use ebay.
Heres some email text for your amusement:
Dear (myusername) ,
I'm the owner of the item that you've recently bided on eBay through the eBay system, Item number: (xxxxxxxxxxxx).
I am in a bussines trip for 3 weeks and i want to close the auction earlier because i don't have time for it so please let me know your best price. I'll provide you 5 days money back guarantee, no questions asked. That means within 5 working days you decide if you don't want to keep the item. The deal will go strictly according to ebay's rules and policy regarding to this buy it now offer- to start the official transaction, i need to know:
Your best price:
ebay user id:
First name:
Last name:
Address:
City/State:
Country:
Zip:
As soon as i have them i'll start the official procedure, and ebay will notify you about this. You'll also receive important guidelines + instructions from them (please go through them exactly).
I'll handle and pay for the shipping, so this will be free of charge for you.
Waiting for your answer ASAP!
Thank you
IMPORTANT: When you e-mail us please include this message.
This is the first time Ive used ebay in a few years. I despise them and thier paypal for harbouring and nurturing so much nigerian princes. Figures that I would run straight into it head first even though I hardly use ebay.
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