Security Breech from Bill Goodwin- UPDATE IN POST #77

[Jim VB]

Originally Posted by Stampsfan

Any auction house using Simple Auction Site is now off my bid list.

Thanks for sharing.

I think that’s probably a step too far, at least for now. Most of the auction house owners I know are honest guys. Several have told me they have never had access to passwords. Others have cleared it up and said it’s an option that SimpleAuctionSite.com can turn on or off. Obviously Bill Goodwin had it turned on.

What needs to happen is that Freedman needs to confirm it’s an option.

Then the various auctions houses using his software need to make clear that they do, or do not, have access to this info.

Then, old time auctioneers, like Bill Goodwin, need to stay far, far away from technology they don’t understand! Anyone who sends out plain text, unencrypted, passwords in emails shouldn’t be trusted with your info.

[the-illini]

Originally Posted by Jim VB

I think that’s probably a step too far, at least for now. Most of the auction house owners I know are honest guys. Several have told me they have never had access to passwords. Others have cleared it up and said it’s an option that SimpleAuctionSite.com can turn on or off. Obviously Bill Goodwin had it turned on.

What needs to happen is that Freedman needs to confirm it’s an option.

Then the various auctions houses using his software need to make clear that they do, or do not, have access to this info.

Then, old time auctioneers, like Bill Goodwin, need to stay far, far away from technology they don’t understand! Anyone who sends out plain text, unencrypted, passwords in emails shouldn’t be trusted with your info.

Thing is, SimpleAuctionSite shouldn't have the ability to turn access to passwords on or off either.

[whiteymet]

I too received the email with my password and user ID.

Is there any thought to when I opened the link my computer could have been infected?

[edhans]

Originally Posted by whiteymet

Is there any thought to when I opened the link my computer could have been infected?

There was no link in the email I received.

[3-2-count]

Originally Posted by edhans

There was no link in the email I received.

There was in mine. Directly under my user name and PW.

[edhans]

Originally Posted by 3-2-count

There was in mine. Directly under my user name and PW.

The "link" was not live; that is, clicking on it would not take you directly to the website. I had to key the url into my browser. FWIW I didn't log in anyway. Was your email different?

[3-2-count]

Hi Ed. The email that I received is exactly like the one which was copy and pasted in post #26 in this thread by another member.

[hcv123]

Stood out as strange, but didn't give it enough thought till reading this thread - THANK YOU for starting it. The link in my email was also not clickable. I sent an email requesting all my information be immediately removed from their system. Idiocy!

Don't want to go off on a tangent, but wasn't Goodwin accused of questionable activities (or worse?)? Not trying to start anything unnecessarily here, but I thought I remembered reading something. If I'm wrong - please clearly state so.

[Blwilson2]

Check this out

https://www.go-heartland.com/

he close of tonight’s inaugural Heartland Sports Cards and Memorabilia auction has been postponed.
Earlier today we were targeted in a law suit by another memorabilia company, which we view to be malicious and unwarranted. Rather than continue with tonight’s scheduled closing, we are taking a reasonable and prudent approach and suspending the auction.
We appreciate your understanding in this matter and apologize for any inconvenience it may cause. As always, our first obligation is to our consignors and buyers, which makes this action necessary.
It is our plan to honor all current bids when the auction resumes, provided bidders consent at that time.
We will provide you with updates by e-mail as information becomes available or feel free to check our website.
Sincerely,
Bill Goodwin
President
Heartland Sports Cards and Memorabilia
For all other questions please contact Bill Goodwin at Bill@Go-Heartland.com or 314-308-4649