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More precisely, EBAY maintains a database of information collected from members who rat on other members, and uses this database as part of its information used to eventually take accounts down.
eBay goof leaks ‘snitch’ data
April 25, 2009 - A software flaw in eBay message boards exposed some private information about eBay users, the company confirmed on Friday. The leak, which occured on Wednesday evening, exposed a complaint database that eBay members use to “snitch” on each other for alleged breeches of the auction site’s terms of service.
eBay goof leaks ‘snitch’ data
April 25, 2009 - A software flaw in eBay message boards exposed some private information about eBay users, the company confirmed on Friday. The leak, which occured on Wednesday evening, exposed a complaint database that eBay members use to “snitch” on each other for alleged breeches of the auction site’s terms of service.