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eBay Registration Suspension (2006)
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From: eBay update@ebay-account.com
Date: Oct 14, 2006 10:46 PM
Subject: Safe Harbor Department Notice
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FPA NOTICE: eBay Registration Suspension - User Agreement - Abusing eBay
Dear eBay Member,
We regret to inform you that your eBay account has been suspended due to concerns we have for the safety of the eBay Community.
Due to the suspension of your account , please be advised that you are prohibited from using eBay in any way. This includes the registering of a new account .To confirm that you are the righfull owner of this account , please confirm your identity signing and resolving this dispute at :
https://signin.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?SignIn&CaseID1402Dispute#1402
Why is my account suspended?
- Sep. 20, 2006: We have reason to believe that your account was accessed by a third party.
Because protecting the security of your account is our primary concern, we have suspended your eBay account.
We understand that this may be an inconvenience but please understand that this temporary suspension is for your own protection,
Thank you,
eBay Security & Resolution Center
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