Boy this one is really nasty! Not only is it an attempt to gain access to Ebay user accounts it also attempts to infect your computer with the VBS/Redlof@M virus. To get this one you have to click the link in an email from support@ebay.com. Here's what it'll look like:
Dear eBay ® valued member,
Due to concerns we have for the safety and integrity of the eBay
community we have issued this warning.
Per the User Agreement, Section 9, we may immediately issue a
warning, temporarily suspend, indefinitely suspend or terminate your membership
and refuse to provide our services to you if we believe that your actions
may cause financial loss or legal liability for you, our users or us. We may also
take these actions if we are unable to verify or authenticate any
information you provide to us.Please update your records by September 10th !
Please follow the link below
and update your account information.
http://signin.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?SignIn&ssPageName
Regards,
eBay Service Department
The problem is that the sigin.ebay.com link really goes to http://www.ebayupdate.us. You'll be presented with a login form that looks like Ebay's. Here's the kicker... before you even give up your eBay User ID and Password, these scammers also attempt to install the VBS/Redlof@M virus. If you virus program is not up-to-date, you might get caught. This worm exploits a Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerability to infect .HTM documents and configure email clients to include an infected document along with each message that is sent out.
Next step, reporting this to eBay's abuse department.
Dear eBay ® valued member,
Due to concerns we have for the safety and integrity of the eBay
community we have issued this warning.
Per the User Agreement, Section 9, we may immediately issue a
warning, temporarily suspend, indefinitely suspend or terminate your membership
and refuse to provide our services to you if we believe that your actions
may cause financial loss or legal liability for you, our users or us. We may also
take these actions if we are unable to verify or authenticate any
information you provide to us.Please update your records by September 10th !
Please follow the link below
and update your account information.
http://signin.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?SignIn&ssPageName
Regards,
eBay Service Department
The problem is that the sigin.ebay.com link really goes to http://www.ebayupdate.us. You'll be presented with a login form that looks like Ebay's. Here's the kicker... before you even give up your eBay User ID and Password, these scammers also attempt to install the VBS/Redlof@M virus. If you virus program is not up-to-date, you might get caught. This worm exploits a Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerability to infect .HTM documents and configure email clients to include an infected document along with each message that is sent out.
Next step, reporting this to eBay's abuse department.
