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This is a Real PHISHING Email targeting Ebay Users *Note: Do not go to this address. The purpose of these pages is to provide consumers with real live examples of phishing attempts so they spot, report, and prevent themselves from being victims of identity theft and fraud.

Phishing Attempt Received 3/10/06 eBay Unpaid Item Reminder: #8769766925  Dear eBay Member:  skyempy3 has informed us that they have not yet received your payment for the following item:  19 FujiFilm 3.5'' Floppy Disks 2HD/Formatted/ w/labels - (#8769766925)  No action is being taken against your account at this time. However, it is important to remember that when you bid on or buy an item you are agreeing to a contract between you and the seller. If the situation isn't resolved within 7 days of this reminder, you may receive an Unpaid Item strike under eBay's Unpaid Item Policy.  *The link has been removed from the blue text above but this is where the crook was trying to collect info from. Obviously they are not from Ebay! http://mujweb.cz/www/ssssiiigggnnniinnn/wseBayISAPIdllSignIncopartnerId2pUserIdsiteidpage Typepa1i1bshowgifUsingSSLruhttpA22Fwwwebaycompppa2errmsgrunameruparamsruproducsid favoritenavmigrateVisitor/signin.htm?r=6676 If you don't respond by Mar-10-2006 you may receive an Unpaid Item strike, and this will go to your account suspension .  Most Unpaid Item disputes can be resolved through direct communication between the buyer and seller, and we encourage you to work with your trading partner to reach a resolution.  Regards,  eBay

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