A phishing site is by its nature insecure - and you'll instantly be able to verify this by checking the URL. If there's no HTTPS prefex; i.e., https://ebay.account.com, then the site is not legit. Do NOT give your personal information to a site that does not have the secure HTTPS protocol.
Phishing Clue - No HTTPS
By Wendy Boswell, About.com Guide
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