So today I got an email from some auction site called bidz.com congratulating me on winning a auction. I checked them out online and they sound like bad news. Anyway, here's the email:
Dear iwantsome123,
You are the WINNER of a Bidz.com Auction!
Listing # a_13891367
Listing Description:
Darling Earrings With Genuine Garnets in Solid Yellow Gold
Winning Bid (Your Price): $4.00 USD American Dollars
Your Credit Card will not be charged automatically. Credit Card
charges will apply only after you enter all the necessary information
on our secure
payment page: http://secur.bidz.com
If you won a Certified Merchant item, you need to pay the Certified
Merchant directly.
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When you place a bid on Bidz.com, you are entering into a legally
binding contract.
We ask you to please bid only on items that you intend to purchase.
Payment is due upon receipt of this e-mail. If an item is not paid for
within 5 days, it will be re-listed.
Non-payment for 1 (one) or more winning bids will result in suspension
and/or termination of your
bidding privileges.
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FOR PAYMENT INFORMATION:
Go to --> http://www.bidz.com/help/ug_pay_info.html
FOR SHIPPING INFORMATION:
Go to --> http://www.bidz.com/help/ug_ship_info.html
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Thank You For Shopping Bidz!
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BidZ.com
3562 Eastham Dr.
Culver City, CA 90232
billing@bidz.com
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I've never heard of these guys, and certainly never signed up. My question is, did someone get ahold of my CC info, or is this a marketing ploy?