Protect your eBay Account
One of the most popular types of auction scams is where a scammer hijacks somebody else’s Auction account and then uses it to scam unsuspecting buyers. Read on to find out how you can protect yourself from having your eBay account hijacked.

Create a Unique User ID
Choose a unique user ID and make sure it is different from you email address. This will help prevent scammers from getting hold of your email account. Id you have multiple online accounts that require a username and password, I recommend that you make all the passwords different. I know it is inconvenient, but it sure beats having your account stolen.

Choose a Secure Password
Make sure that you choose a secure password for you eBay account. The best passwords are six or more characters long and contain both letters and numbers. Do not use your phone number or your name or anything that is readily available to others.

Change Your Password Frequently
In order to maintain the best security on your accounts, change you passwords on a regular basis. Do NOT just swap two passwords back and forth each time you change your password. Create a new password each time.

Protect Yourself from Keyloggers
There are a number of computer viruses going around that install themselves on your computer and then log and record every key that you press on you keyboard. Then it sends that information back to the scammer and they look through it and extract all of your personal information. The best way to prevent this is to use an up-to-date anti-virus program. My favorite software is PC-Cillin a combination anti virus and firewall program. It is the Cats meow.

Install a Firewall
A firewall is either hardware or software (recommended) that controls the flow of information into and out of your computer. Using a firewall helps prevent unauthorized people from accessing your sensitive information. A Firewall is a must have for any Internet businessperson. PC-Cillin is one of the best firewalls available and comes with a state of the art integrated anti virus program.