How to discover if a message is from eBay and not a pishing?

Question

Hi,

I received today a Transaction Validation email, supposed by eBay Motors, but I feel it is a fraud.

I want to confirm if this message is real, but I donÂ´t find how to corroborate this information is trully from eBay Motors.

I asked the chatbot, but it was unable to understand me. This automated assistant is still very limited.

How to discover if a message is from eBay and not a pishing?

eastlaneave · Accepted Answer

@beach-252

1) If you want to copy and paste the text here, we can probably tell you.

2) Hover over the "from" address, is it from eBay.com?

3) Is this message in your eBay Messages?

4) You can forward to spoof@eBay.com for verification

beach-252 · Answer

I think it could be useful for other users to know how they wanted to pishing me. So, I will paste here the message they sent me, first on Facebook and later by mail:

From the supposed owner:

FACEBOOK

Hi! I have posted the 1999 Coachman Starflyte Class B C$3000 for my sister in law, she is the owner. If you want more details or pics, please contact her directly at:

EMAIL

1 ----------

Hello,

Sorry for delay, the rv is still for sale, is a 1999 Coachman Starflyte Class B that runs excellent, well maintained. The final price is C$3,000 (including delivery and handling to your address). I'm selling this because my father of only 61 years died 2 months ago in accident, the rv belonged to my father and it brings me bad memories and that's the reason I want to sell it. Me and my husband travel a lot with our business and we want to make this deal through eBay motors.

So if you're interested in purchasing this rv just reply to me with your full name, full address and phone number, so I can notify eBay. Once that is done, they will contact you to explain the entire procedure.

Thanks, hope to do business with you soon

2 ----------

I just received the confirmation from eBay where they informed me that the invoice were sent to your email address. They sent you the invoice with more details regarding the shipping and payment process. Please check your email box very well including bulk and spam folder and let me know if you received those invoice, and also if we have a deal!

3 ----------

The car is already at eBay custody in sealed St John's, NL. After the payment is complete and confirmed they will start the shipping. I'm glad to hear back from you, first of all you need to follow the steps listed on your payment invoice but if you have any questions, please reply to your invoice! Thanks and please keep me posted
You have to follow the steps on the invoice, go with the number to one of the two addresses shown on the invoice and pay at the ATM with that QR code! After you have paid, please send the receipt to the ebay people

I will wait for the payment confirmation from eBay and then I will start the delivery process to you right away. Please keep me posted!

4 ----------

Dear Camilo, I am sorry, but I am unable to call you right now since there was a case in the unit today involving the disappearance of an object; the case is still being investigated, and we no longer have access to call outside the unit. The restriction can run anywhere from 12 to 36 hours, however we can communicate via email throughout that time. Until then, please let me know if you require any additional information and when you decide to make the payment to eBay, as we will shortly be deployed to another unit and I urgently need to sell the rv. I eagerly anticipate your response and thank you in advance.

5 ----------

Dear Camilo, I contacted eBay and informed them about the situation, and you will receive an email with instructions on how to complete the transaction. Thank you, and please let me know if there is anything else I can assist you with.

From the supposed eBay agent:

Dear Customer,

We inform you that you have a transaction in progress.We are waiting for the completed of the transaction to be able to start the delivery process.To complete the transaction, you must follow the steps on the invoice. Some ATMs have a limit of C$900 per transaction, to pay the amount of C$3000 you have to make 3 transactions of C$900 and one of C$300! After paid completed, please send us a receipt or screenshot so we can verify the payment! We are waiting for you payment!

Payment must be submitted via Bitcoin. For security reasons the Bitcoin payment needs to be completed in person, with cash at the recommended store assigned for your transaction. You will need your QR code assigned for your transaction, cell phone, your ID and the cash for your purchase.
Go to the recommended store address and find the Bitcoin ATM.
1.Location: MAC's Convenience Store -> Bitcoin ATM
Address: 774 George St, Sydney, NS B1P 1L5
Mon-Sun: 7:00 â€“ 23:00
2.Location: Broadway Convenience & Uhaul -> Bitcoin ATM
Address: 1467 Victoria Rd, Sydney, NS B1N 1M9
Mon-Sun: 8:00 am â€“ 10:00 pm
Most Bitcoin transactions in Canada are limited to a maximum of C$900 per transaction without ID verification in a 24 hour period. The maximum limit for most Bitcoin ATMs tends to be between C$5,000-C$10,000.
Follow these steps to successfully validate the payment for your purchase:
1. Touch the screen.
2. How much would you like to buy? Press, C$900''
3. Enter your phone number and type the code on the screen.
4. I agree to the terms ( Blue option )
5. Click "Buy Bitcoins"
6. Click " Scan WALLET QR CODE ''
-Scan eBay QR CODE assigned for

rock.star · Answer

Remember eBay has nothing to do with anything you may see on some other website. Your feelings are correct it is a fraud.