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The "Confirm its You to Access your eBay Account" Phishing Scam

eBay customers or online users who have received the "Confirm it's You to Access your eBay Account" email message below, which claim they need to confirm that they have accessed their accounts, is a phishing scam. The fake emails are being sent by cybercriminals to trick potential victims into clicking on the "Dispute Payment" link. But, the link goes to phishing websites that steal credit card information, online account credentials or personal information.

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The "Confirm it's You to Access your eBay Account" Phishing Scam

From: eBay - eBay@ebay.com

Date: December 7, 2018 at 12:08:51 AM EST

Subject: Confirm it's you to access your eBay account

We need to confirm you have access to this account, Steve

eBay

Please confirm your identity to access your eBay account

Hi Steve,

It looks like you’re having trouble signing into your account.

Please select the ‘confirm’ button to verify your identity and access your account. (It’s only good for 24 hours.)

If you don’t recognize this activity, please contact us.

Recipients of the fake or phishing emails are asked to delete and should not follow the instructions in it. Online users who have already been tricked by the scam are asked to change their passwords and contact eBay for help.

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