Wonder how phishing works. Here is an example. I received the following complete with several eBay graphics and lots of official looking text.
I have never used eBay. It also turned out that many of the links other eBay pages from the site (such as to eBay itself) would not function.
Dear eBay Member,
We regret to inform you that your eBay account has been suspended due to the violation of our site policy below: False or missing contact information – Falsifying or omitting your name, address, and/or telephone number (including use of fax machines pager numbers, modems or disconnected numbers). Due to the suspension of this account, please be advised you are prohibited from using eBay in any way. This prohibition includes the registering of a new account. Please note that any seller fees due to eBay will immediately become due and payable. eBay will charge any amounts you have not previously disputed to the billing method currently on file.
you are required to verify your eBay account by following the link below.
LINK DELETED
We appreciate your support and understating, as we work together to keep eBay a safe place to trade.
Thank you for your patience in this matter.
