Three Domain Name Scams

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    Three Domain Name Scams
    Barely a day goes by when Vulture Central doesn’t receive an email from readers warning about some domain name scam or other.

    Like haemorrhoids, these cons are a pain in the arse. Trouble is, no matter how painful they are, they’re a part of Net life.

    So, here’s El Reg’s guide to the top three domain name scams - just so as you know.

    1 The Good eSamaritan (Scam ‘A’)

    A punter gets a phone call from a domain name company warning them that someone is sniffing around looking to snap up their domain. The phone conversation goes something like this …

    Cold Caller: Ah yes, hi there, sorry to trouble you but I was just calling to let you know that someone was trying to register your domain whateveritisdotcom. We thought we’d let you know just in case you wanted to buy it yourself. After all, there are some very dodgy people out there on the Net - some real crooks (nervous laughter). Cybersquatters, con artists, don’t you know. Terrible people. Anyway, just wanted to let you know that this was on the cards. When we found out we thought it was only right that we let you know, you know, just in case. Of course, I suppose if you wanted the domain before it was snapped up I could try and register it now for you …

    Punter: Oh that’s terrible. If we’d lost this domain my boss would have killed me. Gosh, thank you so much for letting me know. That’s so kind. What a blessing you called. I’d have really landed in the doo-doo if you hadn’t called. This must really be my lucky day. You’ve really saved my bacon. How would we have managed without …(reaches for credit card)


    Read full here : http://hvdy.com/2008/08/three-domain-name-scams/
     
    lihen, Sep 5, 2008 IP
  2. PuneetJvw

    PuneetJvw Well-Known Member

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    #2
    Hey i had recived similar emails in past and i never realized it was scam.

    Though i never took any action but still...


    Thanks,
    GAUHAR K.
     
    PuneetJvw, Sep 5, 2008 IP
  3. Vonman

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    This is why I love caller ID. I never answer the phone unless I know who it is. If it is important they can leave a message ;)
     
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    lihen Peon

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    You should go through the other two scams also, they might help you recognize the fraud.
     
    lihen, Sep 5, 2008 IP
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    If I wanted a domain I would have already registered it. I dont leave them around for someone else to grab.
     
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    Owni: Hey thanx for the call, really appreciate it :) please hold on....there... just registered it for 99 cent at godaddy :D [hangs up]
     
    Owni, Sep 6, 2008 IP
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    lihen Peon

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    that was a quick one:D
     
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    oh nice and nice funny touch in your writing style i likesss
     
    immy00100, Sep 7, 2008 IP