E-Bay spoof

[S.T.Chapman]

I just got this reply

stcchapman@hotmail.com
<spoof@ebay.co.uk>Reply-To : eBay United Kingdom Customer Support <spoof@ebay.co.uk>Sent : 15 June 2006 21:26:42To : simon chapman Hello,Thank you for sending us the email you received. We can confirm that itdid NOT originate from eBay or PayPal. The email you received was a"spoof" email.Please ignore the email and delete it from your email accountimmediately. Do not reply to it, and do not click on any links orbuttons in the email. What is spoof?Spoof emails are made to appear as though they have originated from atrustworthy source such as eBay, PayPal, banks or other companies. Theyaim to obtain sensitive data such as passwords or financial informationfor fraudulent use. Spoofing is also known as "phishing", and it is an attempt to steal your identity.A spoof email usually asks you to click on a link in the email, whichthen directs you to a spoof website. The website is also designed toimpersonate the company in question and collect personal informationsuch as User IDs, passwords or credit card information. Sometime spoof emails request that you enter your personal information directly intothe email.If you are in doubt about an email you receive in the future, check youreBay account. Most emails from eBay will appear in the My Messagessection of your My eBay. The safest way to access your eBay account andmessages is to sign in directly via the eBay homepage. To do this, go tothe eBay homepage and then click on "Sign in" or "My eBay". If youremain suspicious about an email, please forward it to us at thisaddress (spoof@ebay.co.uk). What should you do now?If you have entered your password or other information onto a fraudulentwebsite or into a spoof email, you need to take immediate action toprotect your identity. http://pages.ebay.co.uk/help/confidence/problems-identity-theft.htmlWe encourage you to take some time to read the information available inour Safety Centre about protecting your eBay account and buying andselling safely on eBay. To visit the Safety Centre, click on the "SafetyCentre" link at the bottom of most eBay pages. What is eBay doing about spoof?We are dedicated to making eBay a safe place to buy and sell and we takethe issue of spoof and phishing very seriously indeed. Both eBay andPayPal work closely with internet providers, police and other lawenforcement agencies around the world to investigate reports of spoofemails and websites. Whenever possible, we assist in the prosecution ofpeople involved in phishing activities.eBay has joined the Government, banks and other household names in aninitiative called "Get Safe Online" to offer information and tips ononline security.

Follows:-----------------------------Original Message Follows----From: <support@reply.ebay26.com>To: <>Subject: RE: Alert : We recently have determined that different computers have logged ontoyoureBay account, and multiple password failures were present before thelogons.We strongly advice for change your password.If this is not completed by June 14, 2006, we will be forced to suspendyouraccount indefinitely, as it may have been used for fraudulent purposes.Thank you for your cooperation.https://signin.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?SignIn&co_partnerId=2&pUserId=&siteid=0&pageType=&pa1=&i1=&bshowgif=&UsingSSL=yes Please Note: If we do not receive the appropriate eBay account verificationwithin24 hours, then we will assume this eBay account is fraudulent and will besuspended. The purpose of this verification is to ensure that your eBayaccounthas not been fraudulently used and to combat the fraud from ourcommunity. We appreciate your support and understanding, as we work together tokeep eBay a safe place to trade. Thank you for your patience in this matter. Regards, Safeharbor Department (Trust and Safety Department) eBay Inc. Please do not reply to this e-mail as this is only a notification.Copyright © 2006 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved.Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Thank you for using eBay! Details for security id number: 9342752Ebay StoreMAKE £5000 A MONTH FROM HOME WHILE WATCHING DVD'S£0.99 MAKE £5000 A MONTH FROM HOME WHILE PLAYING VIDEO GAMES£0.99 MAKE £5000 A MONTH FROM HOME WHILE PLAYING VIDEO GAMES£0.99 MAKE £5000 A MONTH FROM HOME WHILST LISTENING TO CD'S£0.99 View seller's other items This eBay notice was sent to member from eBay International AG. Your account is registered on www.ebay.com. As outlined in our UserAgreement,eBay will send you required notifications about the site and yourtransactions. If you would like to receive this email in text format,changeyour notification preferences.See our Privacy Policy and User Agreement if you have questions abouteBay'scommunication policies.Privacy Policy: http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/privacy-policy.htmlUser Agreement: http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/user-agreement.htmlCopyright © 2006 eBay, Inc. All Rights Reserved.Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respectiveowners.eBay and the eBay logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of eBay,Inc.PLEASE NOTE I DONT HAVE USE OR WANT AN EBAY ACCOUNT OR ANYTHING TO DOWITHEBAY THANKYOU.

it was a bit of a give away seeing as I dont have an ebay account;)

this being a possible good reason