I got one of those emails from someone interested in buying a domain, except first I had to pay for an appraisal. Luckily I had heard of this scam before...so I promptly told them that I knew what they were up to and that I wasn't paying for anything. Just a heads up to domain newbies!
If they asked for appraisal, then tell them to pay the fee and get it appraised anywhere they want. They are interested in buying the domain and so they have to pay for it. Why we?
Yeah I had this experience before, way back. I wasn't really 100% sure it actually was a scam until you mentioned it now, so thanks The reason I had my doubts even long afterward was that they gave 2 options for appriasal websites to use
they will never stop...this trick will never die as long as there are newbie who think they can make thousand buck from a crap name
WOW you were really lucky. That you found out beofre you made any payments. I have seen many guys who are being scammed by this. I think we should also develop some kind of trick to Scam the scammers.
Yes. They are affiliated with them or own them. I almost got sucked into this once. I use Godaddy for my appraisals in the rare instances that I need one. -Quade