I don't want to become a victim of fraud, it just seems strange that you already put in your email address and it askes for your credit card number for added security to update your email address
2006-10-22 10:52:06 · 14 answers · asked by Nicky 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
oops I ment you already put in your password after your user name and it also wants your credit card for extra verification..
2006-10-22 10:55:07 · update #1
This happend with me when I also tried to change to a hotmail address - I dont have a CC anymore and couldnt give any details even if I wanted to - (was a bit weary like you) - they e mailed explaining that the reason they ask for this is because of the type of e mail account your using - I opened a googlemail one in the end and it processed it after the confirmation e mail - and I didnt need to supply the cc details then.
2006-10-22 10:54:39 · answer #1 · answered by kinnoishere 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never give your credit card number to an online service unless you're absolutely sure the service is trustworthy. If you need to update your Email it would ask you for a user ID and password perhaps, but not a credit number. Don't put in your number.
(This is why I refuse to use Ebay.)
2006-10-22 17:56:32 · answer #2 · answered by Blue Jean 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you got this by email, then YES, it is a fraud.
Close everything and go to PayPal.com and log in. Check your account, and you will see that everything is fine. If there was something, they would tell you at the website.
Basically PayPal and eBay send you NOTHING. Don't be fooled. In fact, Forward that email to spoof@paypal.com to let them know. They have the resources to Track it down.
Good luck
2006-10-22 17:56:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a Spoof Email. They are trying to get your personal information and credit card numbers. Report this to eBay
2006-10-22 17:56:44 · answer #4 · answered by chamber11 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SCAM ALERT!!!
No reputable company/firm would ever ask for a credit card number just to update your email addy. I hope you didn't fall for this!!
2006-10-22 17:55:45 · answer #5 · answered by h0kiegal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please do not give that information to anyone. Ebay would not ask for that. IT IS A SCAM!!!!
No one would ask for your credit card info unless you are buying something and are on a secure site.
Good Luck. Stay Safe.
2006-10-22 17:55:41 · answer #6 · answered by phy333 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't do it! Make a copy of the email and send it to ebay security! It happened to me once - thank goodness someoneone told me to do this!
2006-10-22 17:55:40 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On Ebay you don't need to put in your CC to update your email!
Type in "www.ebay.com" on your browser (instead of following a link there) and log in and then update your email.
2006-10-22 17:54:53 · answer #8 · answered by IT Pro 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nicky : do not send any thing because they can rip you off
just stay away from Ebay ! " warning it's not an good place
to shop" ! as an better idea go to Mall or a shopping center
in town only
2006-10-22 18:22:27 · answer #9 · answered by toddk57@sbcglobal.net 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Are you getting an e-mail? If so, check this out:
http://pages.ebay.com/help/confidence/questions/email-authenticity.html
2006-10-22 17:56:06 · answer #10 · answered by Θ Chez Θ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋