Any body comment on DomainSite.com ! Scam!

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by sweetsara, Apr 17, 2007.

  1. #1
    Finally I lost my domain they said after 5 moths I used an incorrect contact information when i buy the domain. I think they are a scam. Now they using my domain for their PPC advertising.

    Scam Domainsite.com
     
    sweetsara, Apr 17, 2007 IP
  2. mjewel

    mjewel Prominent Member

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    It's against ICANN rules to provide false contact information. Did they force you to break the rules?
     
    mjewel, Apr 17, 2007 IP
  3. ottodo

    ottodo Guest

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    Whats your domain name?
    Did you contact them?
     
    ottodo, Apr 17, 2007 IP
  4. sweetsara

    sweetsara Peon

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    Ok, I break the rule, but at least they can replay my email or know what can i do know.
     
    sweetsara, Apr 17, 2007 IP
  5. Clive

    Clive Web Developer

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    I usually receive email alerts whenever I am required to double check contact information for domains that I own. And I believe DomainSite should have emailed you a warning of some sort before taking the domain ownership away from you. Did they not do that?
     
    Clive, Apr 17, 2007 IP
  6. Dave Zan

    Dave Zan Well-Known Member

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    #6
    If your contact details were not updated, how can they contact you directly?
    Did you even read your contract to begin with?

    You think they're a scam? I think you're a scam for giving inaccurate details in
    this forum.

    Amazing what viewpoints some people try to impress on others. And no, the 1
    I mentioned above is only an example for people to think twice before posting.
     
    Dave Zan, Apr 17, 2007 IP
  7. ThreeGuineaWatch

    ThreeGuineaWatch Well-Known Member

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    #7
    I had a similar issue with this company after making a typo in the phone number on the registration details page. They proceeded in a completely unprofessional, knee-jerk manner by making a completely false and unfounded accusation that I had used fraudulent credit card information to register the domains simply on the basis that the telephone number was incorrect. And then proceeded to wipe out 20-odd domains I had with them. Their self-proclaimed 'security expert' had jumped to a wrong conclusion that was miles off the mark. After correcting the error, they eventually found time to reinstate my domains.
     
    ThreeGuineaWatch, Apr 17, 2007 IP
  8. exponent

    exponent Peon

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    Why would you ever put false information on a domain? If you dont want "whois spam" just add a spam guard service when you register the domain. Seriously, if the domain was worth registering, its worth protecting yourself, right?
     
    exponent, Apr 18, 2007 IP
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    Well, under ICANN policy, you need to furnish with accurate information and if you found out you have made some boo-boo in there, you are supposed to correct them immediately.

    If you use fake information then you broke the terms and they do not need to provide you with service any longer. It is essential to use real information and if you do not want them to be seen then use either your PO BOX address or use their Whois Privacy.

    You cannot put any blame on domainsite for their actions, you are clearly in the wrong here. Take this as a lesson.
     
    eddy2099, Apr 18, 2007 IP
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  10. Clive

    Clive Web Developer

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    Yeah, it doesn't mean you can't still try to contact Domainsite and attempt to have them return you the ownership of the domain name but since you broke the terms under which you registered it, you might just have to accept the loss.
     
    Clive, Apr 18, 2007 IP
  11. Dave Zan

    Dave Zan Well-Known Member

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    Some people don't handle losses well. Too bad.
     
    Dave Zan, Apr 18, 2007 IP