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The latest eBay spoof

I've been receiving a lot of eBay spoof messages lately that are designed to look like questions from other eBay members. The format looks a lot like the real thing and the content of the message is usually something like "I paid you, but I haven't received my item." If you get a message like this and aren't sure if it's real, you can do a couple things to protect yourself:

- Go directly to my.ebay.com and log in. If another member has sent you a message via ebay, the message will appear here. If it doesn't, it's a scam.

- Send the questionable message to spoof@ebay.com. They will take a look at the message and let you know whether it is genuine or a fake. This usually takes less than 24 hours.

Protect yourself from eBay scams this holiday. Be sure to check out www.auctionfigure.com for free eBay search tools that find misspelled auctions and filter out scam listings!

Is it just me?

I don't know about you, but when I read a job posting, I expect it to be grammaticaly correct and free of spelling errors. I'm sure the prospective employer expects the same of my resume and cover letter. That is why I find it amusing to look at many job listings lately. Here are some examples:

Excellent written and aural communication skills are a must.

Bachelor degree or Master degree from a top school - The same is apparently not required of the recruiter and/or hiring manager.

Conduct usability tests for (company) products, and improve the product based on the feedbacks.

Understand the usage of the product and the businesses problems that information application addresses.