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Spammers Are Now Mimicking Newsletters

ByTamara Gielen Spam & Legislation

Today I received a phishing email disguised as an eBay promotion. If it hadn’t arrived in a mailbox that I never used to sign up for eBay (that was clue #1), I would definitely have fallen for their trap.

Even though I have been reading about this type of spam/phishing emails in the last couple of weeks, I was shocked to see how good these guys are in conceiving people!

Basically they sent an email announcing a price promotion on eBay.com (that was clue #2: I’m not registered on the .com site so eBay.com is not allowed to send me any emails):

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I’ve seen phishing emails before, but the scary thing about this one is that these spammers were mimicking an actual eBay email in which an actual price promotion was announced.

Read more about this phenomenon here.

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Tamara Gielen is an AI strategist, educator, and transformation catalyst. With over two decades of experience at the crossroads of marketing, IT, and innovation, she helps teams and leaders cut through the noise and apply AI in ways that are both smart and human.

Known for her ability to translate complex technology into clear, actionable insights, Tamara empowers people to lead with confidence in an AI-driven world. Whether on stage or in the boardroom, she brings high energy, clarity, and a relentless focus on what actually works.

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