HEADS UP!! Direct Messg Scam
Summary: 1940fc warned fellow users about receiving scam direct messages that appear to be linked to eBay but are indeed fakes. They flagged one of the messages and expressed confusion over the lack of a delete option. Other participants shared similar experiences and offered advice on identifying and handling such scams, including checking for suspicious URLs and avoiding clicks. roccotacodad54 humorously recounted their own scam encounter, suggesting vigilance as a key defense. There's a shared sentiment of frustration over the inability to delete scam messages, and a hope for greater platform intervention.
I rcvd a Direct Message yesterday evening..assuming from a member of course........it is nothimg more than a SCAM!!
Has 'click here' directions..nothing to do with the board here or Ebay
I did NOT click anything except to close it.
So be very careful...you will definitley recognize it as a SCAM by what it says will happen if you don`t
If anyone here (Mentors..are you there??) can tell me how to get rid of it.. I`d appreciate it! I want it off my DM list
Not gonna post the ID nor a screen shot of message..be my luck I'd get in trouble
idealgems1
·4 days ago · EditedI also got an obvious phishing dm. Looks like eBay just threw up their hands and fixed it the easy way...they temporarily eliminated all dms...ha ha ha!
1940fc
OP4 days agoI can handle that.. is nice they are doing something! Sorry you got hit also..apparently was pretty rampant!
eastlaneave
·6 days ago@1940fc
That is a SCAM
Do not click the link.
Please Report as follows
Click ︙ 3 dots
Select Flag, then
Click Report
1940fc
OP6 days agoThanks..I`ll go ahead & flag that one just as I did the other 2
Never fear for me clicking a link
Just wish the dang things would get off my DM list after I flag since they can't be deleted!
1940fc
OP6 days agoWell seems like the woods are full of them
Another DM (supposedly from Ebay) just came in..not even gonna open it I could care less what it says..they are wasting their time. All I know is I wish the powers that be could put a stop to it! Startin to pizzle me off
be924405
·1 week agoThat URL would make me stop immediately too. Even without clicking it, the strange domain is a pretty big giveaway that something isn’t right. I think the safest habit is to avoid using links from unexpected messages and go directly through the eBay site instead.
Good call flagging it rather than trying to verify the message through the link.
tobaccocardyahoo
·1 week agoI got it too. It links to a site which is not ebay. Tells you if you do not respond in 24 hours your account will be closed.
Like Ebay would use the forum messaging to threaten your account.
Bush league crook.
southernmermaid8
·1 week agoWhat in the world? Thanks for the heads up.
1940fc
OP1 week agoJust goes to show..just because it has the Ebay logo (avatar) does not mean it is legit. 😒
As rocotacodad54 said earlier..we need to be extra vigilant here now, & everywhere of course!
Sorry you got an 'invite' also tobaccocardyahoo
flipping_treasures
·1 week agoThanks for the heads-up
fabrics24
·1 week agoOh, I'm REALLY glad I saw this; I was really anxious about it because of how urgent it sounds, so that's a weight off my shoulders knowing it is definitely a scam
roccotacodad54
·1 week agoI just replied "Thank You very much. I spend way too much time and money on eBay and my suspension will be a great help in helping me curb my spending and having more time for other things." LOL.
1940fc
OP1 week ago · EditedYou got one too??? Love your reply!
We never had this problem on the old board. Or I never got any phishing messages there.
Too bad there isn`t a way Ebay can flag them before they hit our inbox here
roccotacodad54
·1 week agoYes it's funny how if I "start a conversation" the mods seem to be all over it but this obvious phishing scam got through.
1940fc
OP1 week agoI appreciate your replies, tacodad. This has had me in a funk all afternoon. LOL I don't feel like a lone duck now. 😊
Sometimes I feel like we just can't win against them I recently had my CC hacked..the CC company actually caught it, thankfully & issued me a new card.
Would you believe THAT card got used before I even received itI It showed up.. envelope intact the.. day after it was used. I still can't figure that one out!
roccotacodad54
·1 week agoWe can win if we keep vigilant. I never trust any unsolicited Email or phone call. Especially if there's some deadline "Hurry before it's too late" involved.
That credit card issue sounds like it might be an inside job. Good thing they caught it before you had to deal with the drama. I hear of people in all professions being caught dirty like no one vets employees anymore or something.
Stay vigilant, stay safe and enjoy life................................
1940fc
OP1 week ago · EditedHELP ASAP!
I just rcvd a Direct Message here supposedly from Ebay.. how do I even know THIS is legit after the other one I got???
Do I click on the requested 'verify' link or not? I hate to click anything!! Here it is ( I left off sender ID):
Subject: [Action Required] Account Verification: 24-Hour Deadline
Our systems have flagged your eBay account for a mandatory security check. This is a standard check conducted in accordance with our platform’s updated protocols.
This procedure is mandatory. Here is a link to the secure verification portal:
ebay.com/verify
Timeline and Status:
You have 24 hours to complete this verification from the time this message was sent. Failure to comply will result in a temporary suspension of your account.
The eBay Security Team
1940fc
OP1 week ago · EditedI believe the 2nd message is also a SCAM I may not be tech savvy but I am NOT stupid. I have flagged it also
southernmermaid8
·1 week agoOh my word. These scams are everywhere aren’t they? I don’t see where to delete messages, but at the very top of the message, where the name is, there are 3 dots. If you click on that you can either block member or hide the message. Hope this helps.
1940fc
OP1 week agoDana, on this particular message, the drop down ONLY shows React Reply Flag Mute Mark Unread Copy Text. No Delete anywhere
All my other messages from you & other legitimate boardies have the Delete in the drop down, menu..but not this one. That's what is not making sense. 😒
1940fc
OP1 week agoOk..dummy that I am sometimes..I found where to go for it.
Not able to delete it ( that wasn't in the drop down this message) but I was able to FLAG it..so hopefully the mod will make it vanish!