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nznfl52

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#72595 29-Nov-2010 22:57

Hi there

I have recently checked my emails and have discovered that I have bid on and purchased a $125,000 dodge viper, nice! but i did not do this. My account was on automatic login, so really it is my own fault, also i think my ex gf knows my password. my flatmates were on the computer at the time according to the history although not on trademe. they could have easily deleted the history though. Can anyone help me with answers as to find out who has done this? Or who can do so for me.

Thanks

Matt

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#410937 29-Nov-2010 23:10

You obviously changed your password already? Also I recommend you run an antivirus and antispyware scan, to make sure there are no keyloggers on your PC.

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#410948 29-Nov-2010 23:41

Have you contacted the seller and Trademe and explained the situation? Hopefully they're in an understanding mood!

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#410963 30-Nov-2010 01:19

Thanks yes have changed password, and have done scans.

Also i have emailed seller, awaiting reply. very hopeful!!!

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#411305 30-Nov-2010 18:10

Does anyone know whether it is possible to find out who placed the bet?

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#411319 30-Nov-2010 18:37

nznfl52: Does anyone know whether it is possible to find out who placed the bet?

I'm sure Trademe can find out, don't know if they will though.

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#411330 30-Nov-2010 19:22

nznfl52: Hi there

I have recently checked my emails and have discovered that I have bid on and purchased a $125,000 dodge viper, nice! but i did not do this. My account was on automatic login, so really it is my own fault, also i think my ex gf knows my password. my flatmates were on the computer at the time according to the history although not on trademe. they could have easily deleted the history though. Can anyone help me with answers as to find out who has done this? Or who can do so for me.

Thanks

Matt

Are you sure the email was not a phishing email and you clicked on it and now someone has your password?

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#411364 30-Nov-2010 20:39

hi yes, quite sure, have emailed the seller etc. he contacted me back.it was my ex gf apparently, just need to prove it..

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#423874 4-Jan-2011 07:41

And what was the outcome of this?

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#424400 5-Jan-2011 20:13

freitasm: And what was the outcome of this?

Not a relationship, I would imagine :P

Sorry, but that does suck. Also contact TradeMe to let them know. Their support is usually very good. But like suggested above. Make sure you scan your computer etc for spyware/malware/viruses.

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#424405 5-Jan-2011 20:31

nznfl52: hi yes, quite sure, have emailed the seller etc. he contacted me back.it was my ex gf apparently, just need to prove it..

erm... was it a suprise bday or xmas present?