I notice that when we are about to log into our eBay page, there is a small light bulb with a reminder on the steps to avoid being a victim of phishing. Upon reading it, I realise that these are the tips that are very basic and most people already know but it's always good to be reminded as sometimes we may suffer from a lapse in judgment.
The gist of those tips provided are as follows:
The gist of those tips provided are as follows:
Account Protection TipsSee, actually these are so basic that most of us already have in our minds but like I mentioned, it's a great reminder!
Never share your password. Use a strong password that is a combination of letters and numbers. Change it often and try not to use the same password for all accounts. eBay (or PayPal) will never ask you for your password either via email or on the phone.
If a message was sent to you from eBay (or PayPal), do not click on the links. Log into your account and if the email is official, you should see it in the inbox of your My Messages in My eBay or you will receive a pop up alert as soon as you log into your PayPal account.
If that message is not in your account then it's a phishing attempt. Forward the full email including the header to spoof@ebay.com or spoof@paypal.com
Download the eBay Toolbar with Account Guard. This is a free eBay utility which lets you know when you're on an official eBay or PayPal site. It will also warn you when you are giving your password to a non-eBay or PayPal site.
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