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Janice · 02-08-2003, 05:14 PM

Jenny, this one's for you.

FBI Seeks Hacker Who Stole Credit Card Numbers from eBay Users

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- A hacker used a University of North Carolina computer system to steal personal financial information from eBay users, federal officials say.

Users of the Internet auction site complained to the FBI they received fraudulent e-mails during the past week that appeared to come from eBay, said Chris Swecker, who heads the FBI in North Carolina.

The e-mails told recipients their accounts were suspended until they verified some personal information -- including their credit card number and mother's maiden name. A link in the e-mail took users to a Web page appearing to belong to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

A hacker used a university computer server for at least two hours Sunday to post the page before technicians shut it down, said spokeswoman Karin Steinbrenner.

The hacker does not appear to be a UNCC student or employee, Steinbrenner and Swecker said.

Officials at eBay said they've noticed an increase in these fraudulent e-mails since early 2002, spokesman Kevin Pursglove said.

"As fast as we can find them they disappear," he said.

By Monday, the page linked to the fake eBay e-mail had disappeared, and was replaced by a Web site registered to a Pennsylvania woman, who said she also had been the victim of identity theft and that thieves also stole an undisclosed amount of money from her bank account. (AP)

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RollerGirl · 02-08-2003, 05:16 PM

creepy

Brett Ferino · 02-08-2003, 05:20 PM

I should tell my dad that since he uses EBay a lot..

Liza · 02-08-2003, 05:22 PM

Thanks for the heads up. I'm always on ebay.

Kitt · 02-08-2003, 05:51 PM

I'm not an ebay user but the same thing applies to other 'Identity theft' possibilities. Very unsettling!

Georgia's on my Mind · 02-08-2003, 06:41 PM

I heard this on the news! It is SO scary since I live on ebay...like Kitt said any identity theft is awful...my grandmother went through it a few years ago, thank god everything got settled for her

DarleneIllyria · 02-08-2003, 09:31 PM

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Originally posted by Janice
Jenny, this one's for you.

Ugh, those emails were a pain in the butt. I got quite a few of them. Believe me, they look pretty damn authentic. I didn't type any info in, but they do look authentic.

Barnabas1 · 02-09-2003, 08:24 AM

I think I saw that person, as I browse eBAY alot.

02-08-2003, 05:14 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Be careful of eBay theft Jenny, this one's for you. FBI Seeks Hacker Who Stole Credit Card Numbers from eBay Users CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- A hacker used a University of North Carolina computer system to steal personal financial information from eBay users, federal officials say. Users of the Internet auction site complained to the FBI they received fraudulent e-mails during the past week that appeared to come from eBay, said Chris Swecker, who heads the FBI in North Carolina. The e-mails told recipients their accounts were suspended until they verified some personal information -- including their credit card number and mother's maiden name. A link in the e-mail took users to a Web page appearing to belong to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. A hacker used a university computer server for at least two hours Sunday to post the page before technicians shut it down, said spokeswoman Karin Steinbrenner. The hacker does not appear to be a UNCC student or employee, Steinbrenner and Swecker said. Officials at eBay said they've noticed an increase in these fraudulent e-mails since early 2002, spokesman Kevin Pursglove said. "As fast as we can find them they disappear," he said. By Monday, the page linked to the fake eBay e-mail had disappeared, and was replaced by a Web site registered to a Pennsylvania woman, who said she also had been the victim of identity theft and that thieves also stole an undisclosed amount of money from her bank account. (AP) Copyright ©2003 Sunbeam Television Corp. WHDH-TV 7 Bulfinch Place Boston MA 02114

02-09-2003, 08:24 AM	#8
Barnabas1 Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 01, 2001 Posts: 4,598	I think I saw that person, as I browse eBAY alot.
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02-08-2003, 05:16 PM	#2
RollerGirl ~Just Joaquin~ Senior Member Join Date: Feb 05, 2003 Posts: 1,101	creepy

02-08-2003, 05:20 PM	#3
Brett Ferino Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 18, 2000 Location: PA Posts: 3,782	I should tell my dad that since he uses EBay a lot..

02-08-2003, 05:22 PM	#4
Liza BestYearsofOurLives Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 24, 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 6,537	Thanks for the heads up. I'm always on ebay.

02-08-2003, 05:51 PM	#5
Kitt James Dean Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 16, 2001 Location: California Dreamin' Posts: 6,115	I'm not an ebay user but the same thing applies to other 'Identity theft' possibilities. Very unsettling!

02-08-2003, 06:41 PM	#6
Georgia's on my Mind Senior Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Aug 19, 2001 Posts: 25,054	I heard this on the news! It is SO scary since I live on ebay...like Kitt said any identity theft is awful...my grandmother went through it a few years ago, thank god everything got settled for her