UPDATE Fake Emails - Phishing Scam

Amy_TradingPost — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:41:18 GMT

Fake Emails - Phishing Scam

We have received reports of a fake email (phishing) being sent to Trading Post members, this email is asking users to list items for sale on behalf of a Verified Trader who is currently outside of Australia and is unable to list the items.

Trading Post strongly recommends you do the following:

Ignore the request and forward the email to investigations@tradingpost.com.au and then delete the email from your Inbox and Deleted Items
Run a virus and malware scan on the computer that was used to view/open the email
Do not reply to the email, if you have done so cease all contact with the seller immediately
If you have given the seller any personal details eg password, the answer to your secret question you should contact us immediately on 1300 138 016

Please Note:

Trading Post will never send you an email asking you to list items on behalf of another seller

Below is an example of the email you may receive and the reply from the seller:

From: TradingPost

To:

Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 8:08 AM

Subject: This require your attention !

This is an automated email

Hi,

Our VerifiedTrader ******* needs a seller who is willing to advertise 6 items for him because he is out of Australia and he cannot post the items. You will receive a 15% comision from the sales. If you are interested please contact the seller via e-Mail at .

We appreciate your cooperation and assistance.

Happy trading!

The Trading Post Team
www.tradingpost.com.au

From:

Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2008 12:25:33 -0400
Subject: Re:
To:
I have 4 cars for sale, 2 jet skis rxt and one harley davidson bike for sale. I need you to post the items for me, I will send you all the details of the items and the pictures, you just need to post them. I will give you 15% from the sales. Let me know if you are interested. I will wait your email asap. Thanks

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