Date: 11/09/05 (Java Web)    Keywords: spam, ebay

Don't exchange personal information. Read all of the information about the seller. Verify recommendations from other buyers. Read all of the information about the listing. Be patient. Allow sellers to respond to your question. Let eBay know if you receive racist, obscene or harassing language. Report invalid e-mail addresses. Tell eBay if you start receiving spam after a transaction. Tell eBay if someone [...]

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