Having same password or security questions can lead to linking of your EBAY accounts

[Modee]

Avoid using the same PW on your EBAY accounts, unless you want them to be linked! Do not have the same security questions either!

[Downwithegay]

Haha I learnt this the hardway.

Probably like most of you, you have the same general 2 or 3 passwords...

[azlanxp]

use Roboform software to generate the password and can be use to remember your password...
i really like this software

[Modee]

Interesting, yes - because the alternative is to write down or remember lots of passwords!

[azlanxp]

u can download the software here:
Download RoboForm Password Manager and Form Filler

[SevnSins]

Wallpaper with all relevant login info...

I like to keep spreadsheets with all my account info (eBay, PayPal, Cartmanager, etc.). I then screen shot each accounts info into an image file. Then I use the image file as my desktop wallpaper. This way, I can see my login info by just clicking the "desktop" quick launch button. This also helps me quickly identify which account I'm currently in.

[azlanxp]

yes u can do that...
but that software can remember all password we generate and with account we use it
especially for paypal

[NO ID]

I have 4 accounts with ebay running at least a month and yes i use the same passwords for all of them - i use the same passwords for all of my paypal accounts too - I am careful to not get linked by doing all the right things.

I didn't know about the pw.

Why haven't I got linked or gotten any other problems from using the same pw?

[Modee]

As noted, the PW is one of many factors used to link. Imagine a scale...one side you have a heavy weight. A presumption of innocence, tipped in your favor.

But bit by bit, enough factors to link you to a past account weigh in on the other side, until...bam, the scale tips in the other direction and you get suspended.

[NO ID]

OK - is it worth the trouble to change them? All my security questions are the same too.

At least I wont be making that mistake on my upcoming accounts.

...but so far still good

[Modee]

I would change them, yes definitely. And the security questions too - those are an even stronger link.

[user2k]

I wouldnt think ebay or paypal would even keep your password's decrypted or accessable anywhere.
So how would they link you using password's?
I dont believe this to be true unless i can see some proof.

[Modee]

Believe it! Everything we post here is based on empirical evidence.