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Is this spam?
Summary: emptynest15 received a suspicious message claiming to be from eBay, urging account verification. rfmtm confirmed it was spam and advised checking eBay messages directly. eburtonlab added that it was both spam and a scam, likely sent by a random user, and warned against responding or clicking any links. emptynest15 expressed gratitude for the assistance.
Help, I just received this message. It's spam, right?
amandam-64
11:03 AM
"Subject: [Action Required] Account Verification: 24-Hour Deadline
Our systems have flagged your eBay account for a mandatory security verification. This is a standard sweep to align with our updated platform protocols.
Process is non-negotiable. Here is your secure verification path:
Timeline & Status:
You have 24 hours to complete this verification from the timestamp of this message. Failure to comply will result in the temporary suspension of transactional privileges (buying/selling) until the process is completed.
The integrity of the marketplace is a shared duty. Fulfill your part.
The eBay Security Team"
eburtonlab
Mentor3 days ago · EditedBoth spam and a scam.
Although it is (apparently) an eBay message, it is a message from a random user account, and not from eBay. Such messages should be ignored or reported. Do not reply or follow any links from such a message, as they do not go to eBay but directly to the scammer.
https://pages.ebay.com/securitycenter/stay_safe.html
emptynest15
OP3 days agoThank you!
eburtonlab
Mentor3 days agoYou are very welcome -- glad you asked!
rfmtm
Mentor3 days agoYes, it is spam. Always make sure messages like this are in your ebay messages, not just an email.
emptynest15
OP3 days agoThank you! It was a direct message in the eBay community.