A client service person on the phone is not likely to have both of the IP addresses of the people involved in real time, especially since those IP addresses were used at different times.
As has been said here, IP addresses change. Another possibility to see the same IP address might be if both people are using the same VPN company. I disagree with this, technically. He may or may not have the IP address in real-time, but he absolutely could have easy access to logs containing the IP addresses involved in posting, buidding, and purchasing items on eBay. A customer service person who sees a successful login from the same IP address as the caller would have a hard time reaching any other conclusion than that the purchase was made by the caller or at least someone using the same Internet connection and had access to his login information.
Leo and Mark, you should really read this article: askleo. That statement you are quoting is possible but with an extremely low probability of happening.
Another computer on your network may have been used. A super public-service article that I found very reassuring and will mention to others. It seems that my IP address frequently changes. I have a privacy concern. Is that possible? Please enlighten me. I can see your IP number from when you posted your comment and that is true of every website you visit.
If it were possible to hack someone simply knowing their IP address, nearly everyone would have been hacked by now. Comments violating those rules will be removed. Comments that don't add value will be removed, including off-topic or content-free comments, or comments that look even a little bit like spam. All comments containing links and certain keywords will be moderated before publication.
I want comments to be valuable for everyone, including those who come later and take the time to read. Search Ask Leo! What your IP address does and does not reveal, and to whom. Image: canva. If someone threatens you because they know your IP address, it's an empty threat. My IP address was exposed after I got a virus. Should I be scared? Help please, someone got my IP country and state and my village I am just a kid please help — he even got my ISP please I am really scared.
Some guy has my IP. It often indicates a user profile. Log out. Smart Home. Social Media. More Button Icon Circle with three vertical dots. It indicates a way to see more nav menu items inside the site menu by triggering the side menu to open and close. Dave Johnson. With someone's IP address, you can learn a user's general location, and disable some parts of their internet browsing experience.
Every device connected to the internet has an IP address, which helps websites identify your computer. Using third-party programs or services, someone with your IP address could possibly block you from reaching certain websites.
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Create a free Team What is Teams? Learn more. Someone has my ip address and is threatining to find and leak my personal information [duplicate] Ask Question. Asked 4 years, 1 month ago. Active 4 years, 1 month ago. Viewed 92k times. Improve this question. You should know, this is a relatively common threat on internet forums. It's rare for a threat like this to be seriously followed through.
Just continue to calmly implement good security practices, whether or not someone has your IP address. It is just a wanna be like those schoolboys who claim they can hack your gmail. Just ignore it. Even with a strong password those can be vulnerable. Usually those who claim they only need your IP to hack you are those who know nothing about hacking. Because it is definitely not that simple. You can also change your IP address on the device itself, and the process is just as easy. You can also change your IP address by typing these numbers in manually.
What can someone do with your IP address? It turns out they can do quite a bit, from filling your inbox with spam to conducting illegal activities in your name. Luckily, there are means of protecting yourself, such as antivirus software and VPNs. Of course, if all else fails, you can always just change your IP address.
Whatever option you choose, a secure device means keeping your address protected. If someone has your IP address, they could send you spam or restrict your access to certain services.
In extreme cases, a hacker might be able to impersonate you. However, all you need to do to fix the problem is change your IP address. You can do this easily in the settings of your device, or you can restart your router. The only direct information someone can get with your IP address is your general geographic location, usually your city or postal code. If they have additional information about you, such as your birthdate or Social Security number, a hacker might be able to steal your identity or impersonate you online.
However, without additional information, no one can find you. If you suspect someone has your IP address, the easiest solution is simply to change your IP address. You can do this by shutting down your router for five minutes and restarting it.
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