michael Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 I just got this message when I logged in: We would like to tell you about a new security initiative. To help protect the Community against fraudulent access to our members’ accounts, eBay has started noting which computers members typically use to conduct their buying and selling activity. Sometime this summer, eBay will begin checking to ensure you are logging in from the same machine you have successfully used previously, whether it is a home or business computer. If you attempt to list an item from a different computer – for example, from a PC you are borrowing in a hotel or library – eBay will ask you to confirm your identity. The best way to confirm your identity is to choose an automated phone call – either now, or in 2 minutes -- that eBay will make to the number you have registered with us. The phone call will provide you with a PIN number to use to complete the confirmation process. This allows the system to confirm it is really you logging in to list items. If this is not possible, we will provide alternatives such as confirming through Live Chat or receiving a call to a new number. These alternate methods will require you to provide more information (such as your secret question answer). Most sellers will need to confirm their identity infrequently. By making sure you have a current phone number and a secret question and answer on file with eBay, you can help ensure this authentication process goes quickly and smoothly. Have a cell phone? Registering it could save you time If you carry a mobile phone, we encourage you to add this number as a secondary phone number in your registration details, so that we can reach you when you are away from your business or residence where you normally use your trusted computer. Your secondary number will not be shared with other members and will be treated in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Please take a minute to update your contact information. Security or a cunning plan to build up a database of mobile numbers (the convenient choice people will use for this validation) to spam people on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
and1c Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Well, that doesnt surprise me...ebay are off the radar for sneakiness and corporate greed.... I havent seen a post on it yet surpisingly but is anyone aware that from next month iirc (maybe sooner) ALL EBAY AUCTIONS WILL BE FORCED TO ACCEPT PAYPAL.... except for car and bike sales. Thats right, no more 'cash on collection' or cheque in the post. It basically means that sellers have had all rights removed and effectively I think ebay have shot themselves in the foot as a lot of sellers...will no longer sell. I for one do not like paypal at all and wouldnt trust them with anything over £100 value item (BTDT..they just confiscate the money for a variety of 'reasons' Sorry for the OT Michael. Rant over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 I think I'd sooner spend a day on a boot sale stall then ever sell anything on Ebay again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 I just got this message when I logged in: Security or a cunning plan to build up a database of mobile numbers (the convenient choice people will use for this validation) to spam people on? security, ebay has been spot on with correcting mistakes and has opened the door to a more fullfilling life for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 I am suprised no one has done an ebay type site. This would be the perfect opertunity do so in my view Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 I am suprised no one has done an ebay type site. This would be the perfect opertunity do so in my view I've mentioned that before, I thought google were going to when they started with their Google Checkout thing. They should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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