topic Re: Invitation to uTest Apphance in Selling

Invitation to uTest Apphance

clarry100 — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 20:35:37 GMT

Invitation to uTest Apphance!

You have been invited to test eBay for Android - BETA on uTest Apphance!

An uTest Apphance account has been created for you by eBay Mobile Beta Program to help you get started.

Then there is a button to "Finish your Signup". Of course don't clcik that!!

Has anyone else got this on their PayPal email account address?

Looks like some kind of scam material I would think

Re: Invitation to uTest Apphance

harley_babes_hoard — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 21:49:01 GMT

Not I

Re: Invitation to uTest Apphance

digital*ghost — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 01:49:47 GMT

The company is legit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UTest

"Also In 2012, uTest acquired mobile development tool, Apphance, an easy-to-use web platform for developers to view crashes, bugs and user feedback. Developers use Apphance to gain insight into how an app is working and the appeal factor, while still testing, so that when an app is launched to the public the majority of issues are worked out."

But whether the email is, is another question.

Re: Invitation to uTest Apphance

clarry100 — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 02:56:10 GMT

I got a second follow-up email from them this morning explaining how to download this uTest app to you phone/tablet etc.

And it says right in the email that you have to disbale your installation security and allow installation from a site other than the app store.

Just all seems a bit risky to me.

So we won't be accepting their offer or clicking on any links.

A big DELETE from us.

Re: Invitation to uTest Apphance

amber-eyed-girl — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 04:38:37 GMT

A random invite to install software so they can get info from you on bugs.

Just think what else they could be doing.

oK, so I realise the importance of testing...but...you were wise not to blindly jump in.

If you are interested in helping out, you could try running it past eBay to see if:

They are updating their App for Android, and testing it through uTest

If they have issued these invitations

Then they will know there is a scam running, if it is a scam 😞

Re: Invitation to uTest Apphance

*crikey*mate* — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 05:00:52 GMT

I reckon they could have at least offered payment.

either into my Nigerian Bank account or in unmarked $100 notes

Re: Invitation to uTest Apphance

amber-eyed-girl — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 05:03:20 GMT

You do not as a rule get paid for beta testing...

The thrill of getting your hot little hands on the latest version ahead of the general public is meant to be reward enough 😛

Re: Invitation to uTest Apphance

k1ooo-slr-sales — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 06:53:31 GMT

crikey, what about these?

Re: Invitation to uTest Apphance

*crikey*mate* — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 08:42:49 GMT

ok, should have said aussie currency - don't wanna have to pay an exchange rate.

Re: Invitation to uTest Apphance

mobilefeedback@ebay.com — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 21:59:53 GMT

Hello,

You may have received an email from uTest Apphance during the past week inviting you to be an eBay mobile beta user. This email was sent out by eBay, and is not spam. We proactively reached out to our top mobile users in 12 different countries asking if they would like to be part of our eBay mobile beta program to help us build and improve on our eBay apps. Participation is voluntary, and requires the acceptance of a non-disclosure agreement.

If you received the email and would like to be an eBay mobile beta tester, please follow the steps outlined in the email from uTest Apphance:

Open the email from uTest on your mobile device
Tap “Install”
Create a password for your new Apphance account and tap “Sign up”
Fill in fields for NDA acceptance and tap “Accept”
On the next screen, tap “Download” to download & install the eBay beta (Android users need to tap on the downloaded file in the top pulldown menu or in the Downloads folder)
Launch the app and use as you normally would
When you want to leave feedback or report an issue, simply shake your device and tap “Report a Bug” or “Give Feedback"

If you have issues installing, please respond to the email address provided in the uTest Apphance email from eBay.

For any general eBay questions or concerns please contact eBay Customer Support.

As always, if you receive an email and you aren't sure if it is from eBay or spam, please forward to spoof@ebay.com

Thank you,

eBay Mobile Team