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October 11, 2005
How Do I Update my Account if I do not Have one?
I just received an email from “eBay” informing me that my eBay account might be suspended if I don’t update my account information by clicking on a link within the email. This is especially weird considering the fact that I have never purchased anything off eBay, nor established any sort of account with the online auction juggernaut. I must confess that I think Saudi Arabia and other “modern” Arab nations are on to something when they chop people’s hands off for stealing. No, we probably shouldn’t make that the practice in America, but permanently tattooing people’s hands to make it look like they have been dunked in red paint might be an option worth considering for the frequent thief. In other news, I began work today and am very VERY tired as a result. In still other news, I have been heroin-free for more than twenty-seven years. That might change soon.
Comments
Chances are that "eBay" e-mail is an e-fake. It'll take you to some clone site and ask for the kind of info that comes in handy for identity theft. Delete and ignore. And just say no.
Posted by: Neel Mehta at October 12, 2005 01:31 AM
I know it's an identity theft email hence the "Let's cut the bastards' hands off" reference! :)
Posted by: Fool at October 13, 2005 12:17 AM
Whoa, a phishing scam? On the INTERNET? A thousand pardons for saying this to a Fool, but: surely you jest!
Posted by: jeh at October 14, 2005 02:28 PM
I feel like Kathy Bates's character in Titanic when she's on the rescue boat and nobody will go back to get the survivors - "What's the matter with you people?" I know the eBay thing was a scam hence the Saudi Arabia "chop the hand off" comment. I'm going to go beat my head into a wall now.
Posted by: Fool at October 14, 2005 06:38 PM
