[murbot]

I guess it took me a long time, but I finally got me a scam email trying to look like it was from eBay. Pretty funny shit. I'll wager that this email was not typed out by a college grad.

Dear eBay user , Your eBay account has been frauded, you must update your eBay registration data, if not your account will be suspended! Note: You must update all eBay registration data that is required below !!! Pleasse click on the following link to update your data : http://cgi.ebay.com/account.suspensi...32/confirm.dll If the link fails to open by simply click it , just copy it into the adress bar of your browser and press the enter key . Per the User Agreement, Section 9, we may immediately issue a warning, temporarily suspend, indefinitely suspend or terminate your membership and refuse to provide our services to you if we believe that your actions may cause financial loss or legal liability for you, our users or us. We may also take these actions if we are unable to verify or authenticate any information you provide to us. Due to the suspension of this account, please be advised you are prohibited from using eBay in any way. This includes the registering of a new account. Please note that this suspension does not relieve you of your agreed-upon obligation to pay any fees you may owe to eBay. Regards, Safeharbor Department, eBay Inc

I forwarded it to eBay, but not sure what that'll do. The link actually takes you here:

http://pressanykeytocontinue.org/myaccount.php

I don't know enough about this stuff to mess this guy's life up, which is really a shame. Oh well, good for a laugh.

It's kind of funny really, you click the link, and can sign in with whatever combination of name/password you want to enter. Check the cool intro screen:

[Brad]

Too bad it looks like the guy was actually smart enough to ue a fake name when registering...

Domain ID:D104621952-LROR
Domain Name:PRESSANYKEYTOCONTINUE.ORG
Created On:12-Jul-2004 14:00:20 UTC
Expiration Date:12-Jul-2006 14:00:20 UTC
Sponsoring Registrar:R11-LROR
Status:TRANSFER PROHIBITED
Registrant ID:tuWrL87xALHGp4ue
Registrant Name:Robinson Crusoe
Registrant Organization:Crusoe Travel
Registrant Street1:354 Garratt Lane
Registrant City:London
Registrant State/Province:London
Registrant Postal Code:SW184ES
Registrant Country:GB
Registrant Phone:+44.2088742300
Registrant Email:puls_matter12@yahoo.com
Admin ID:tuWrL87xALHGp4ue
Admin Name:Robinson Crusoe
Admin Organization:Crusoe Travel
Admin Street1:354 Garratt Lane
Admin City:London
Admin State/Province:London
Admin Postal Code:SW184ES
Admin Country:GB
Admin Phone:+44.2088742300
Admin Email:puls_matter12@yahoo.com
Tech ID:tuQpKwprvELodM3E
Tech Name:Host Europe Technical
Tech Organization:Host Europe Internet Ltd
Tech Street1:Portland Street
Tech Street2:Beeston
Tech City:Nottingham
Tech State/Province:Nottinghamshire
Tech Postal Code:NG92LP
Tech Country:GB
Tech Phone:+44.1159170000
Tech FAX:+44.1158770213
Tech Email:webmaster@hosteurope.com
Name Server:NS.HOSTEUROPE.COM
Name Server:NS2.HOSTEUROPE.COM

[Brad]

And it looks like the guy is a dentist?

http://www.allinlondon.co.uk/directory/1826/15796.php

Anyone in the UK feel like phoning him up?

[psmith2.0]

Man, no one is safe from anything. I picture Brad dropping into a room on wires in a black T-shirt and headset.

[murbot]

Brad, you evil bastard. Remind me not to piss you off.

[Brad]

Fools bettah' look out!! I'm comin'a get'cha!!

[psmith2.0]

Cue theme song.

[stoo]

The dentist is the first hit on Google for "354 Garratt Lane" + London. Probably not even our scammer.

The registration info is from the "whois" program (runnable on a Terminal.app near you, hours of fun for all the family, etc...).

[curiousuburb]

IIRC, there are a few 'visual traceroute' apps (mostly paid not free/shareware) that will display hosts overlaid on street maps. Not saying the address might not be spoofed, but if you want the modern counterintelligence gizmo feel... command line is so...

Cries out for a revision of P-P-P-PowerBook

[curiousuburb]

Heywouldyoulookatthat?

Handy dandy "Similar Threads" down below has it listed... was that there before my link?
(keywords including ebay and scam might have had it there and I just didn't scroll down)

[usurp]

Originally Posted by Brad Fools bettah' look out!! I'm comin'a get'cha!!

this picture is the coolest!

[Brad]

Yeah, the camera really captured my good side in that one.

[JagSeal]

Damn thats an OLD M-16.

[psmith2.0]

One of the few guys here - probably LoCash too - who'd know that. Good stuff.

[Matsu]

I'll give him a call. Maybe I can get someone from the RCMP via a contact in immigration.

So this is where everyone went...

[murbot]

MAATTTT-SSSUUUUUU

Dude, iMacs went down in price. I thought that sent you into hiding.

[Matsu]

Don't repeat it too far, but I might just buy one of them iMacs -- they're still too expensive for what you get. Waiting on the first rev, and Matsu's own edu discount.

BTW,

The P-P-P Powerbook story rocks...

[murbot]

These guys are insane. Now my account has been suspended!!

Dear eBay Member, We regret to inform you that your eBay account has been suspended due to concerns we have for the safety and integrity of the eBay community. Per the User Agreement, Section 9, we may immediately issue a warning, temporarily suspend, indefinitely suspend or terminate your membership and refuse to provide our services to you if we believe that your actions may cause financial loss or legal liability for you, our users or us. We may also take these actions if we are unable to verify or authenticate any information you provide to us. Due to the suspension of this account, please be advised you are prohibited from using eBay in any way if you don't review the registration information of your eBay account. Click on the link below in order to confirm your registered information: Mi! srepresentation of Identity Please note that any seller fees due to eBay will immediately become due and payable. eBay will charge any amounts you have not previously disputed to the billing method currently on file. Regards, Safeharbor Department eBay, Inc.

Leads you to a different URL this time:

http://www.greatbritain-trader.com/m.../Sign%20In.htm

Come on Brad, get on it man!