Fake eBay purchase

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Registered: 09-10-2008
Fake eBay purchase
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Mon, 11-10-2008 - 8:52am

I received mail from "eBay Protection Program" telling me how to pay for an item that supposedly bought. Of course, the seller was overseas and I was given explicit instructions on how to pay via Western Union. I do have an eBay account that I use infrequently, so I immediately went to their website. Sure enough, there is no pending sale for such an item. Although I do ask the sellers questions about some items and don't purchase it, this one was never one of them - LOL. Makes me wonder if some of the items displayed aren't just come-ons to get your info.

Remember what the old sergeant from Hill Street Blues would say - "be careful out there".

Jacquie

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Mon, 11-10-2008 - 11:32am

Arrgh...this is

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Mon, 11-10-2008 - 12:03pm

I'm getting very disappointed with iVillage. For the last week, none of the replies to my messages have been in my ISP inbox. I mentioned this on another board and a member had the same problem. I think they are so busy with new "bells & whistles", that they forget to service the basics. Also, the animated adds tie up my PC and board pages won't load. Any I have XP, so an old operating system isn't to blame....

Jacquie

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Registered: 03-25-2007
Mon, 11-10-2008 - 9:39pm

Jacquie:

Always, Lou
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Tue, 11-11-2008 - 7:12pm

Thanks for the warning Jacquie!

lottie77~~~

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Registered: 10-11-2004
Tue, 11-11-2008 - 8:37pm

Jacquie be careful about opening those.


Ebay had to close our paypal account once so these crooks could not rip us off, and then they had Vern call them and ask for a particular thing and they knew it was him and then we reopened the acct.

Betty L. Keep and Angel on your Shoulder & a prayer in your heart.

Betty L. Keep and Angel on your Shoulder & a prayer in your heart.

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Wed, 11-12-2008 - 12:14pm

Jacquie, Lou and others, I also haven't been here, but for a twofold reason.

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Thu, 11-13-2008 - 12:14am

Bea:


I am still having problems posting and I emailed iVillage tech center and I have done everything they suggested and still I am not able to receive postings.

Always, Lou