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You're exactly right. This link does not go to Ebay. If you look closely at the part you highlighted in red, you'll see this:

@207.150.192.12

Most people don't know this, but your web browser will ignore anything in a URL address that comes before the @ symbol. This means the whole string in front of the @ symbol in this address link (http://cgi3.ebay.com:aw-cgieBayISAPI.dllSignInRegisterEnterInfo= &siteid=3D0co_partnerid=3D2) is being ignored. It's there to appear as if the link goes to ebay.com.

In actuality, it's going to the IP address 207.150.192.12, which could be just about any sleazy thief who's set up a server and is trying to steal your credit card number or Ebay login.

Thanks for being vigilant and warning others. The best way to combat this kind of fraud is for people to be instintively skeptical about emails like this.

I did a back-trace on this address and it is registered to the following:

Address: 207.150.192.12
OrgName: Affinity Internet, Inc
OrgID: AFFI
Address: 101 Continental 4th Floor
City: El Segundo
StateProv: CA
PostalCode: 90245
Country: US

I would suggest sending this to Ebay and have them investigate this company. They should be able to pinpoint who is using this IP address.