I have received emails from eBay regarding changes in my account details. It is apparently not possible to reply to these messages. Communication with eBay is one-way. eBay has informed me that I will no longer be able to create listings unless I provide them with my Social Security number and access to my bank account. Access to my bank account means I would empower them to withdraw from my account as well as deposit! I believe this is a mistake for several reasons. 1. It wasn't broke, don't fix it. 2. If eBay chooses to collect and retain this very sensitive data they become responsible for the security of it, a huge liability risk to eBay. 3. Long-standing and loyal customers like me who do not choose to submit to this demand will be shut out, leaving us with no alternative but to turn to their many competitors for service.
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