I got ripped over and so did others - how do I find their host?

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by rochow, Mar 11, 2007.

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    I got scammed along with a bunch of others.

    Don't feel like going into details really unless you are dying to know.

    How do I get in contact with the host of a site? Do I find their info somehow through whois or...?

    Thanks
     
    rochow, Mar 11, 2007 IP
  2. Colbyt

    Colbyt Notable Member

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    There are a few different methods. You can go to dnsstuff.com and do a a whois. Before you do that you may want to ping the domain name to find out what IP the account is hosted on.

    To ping a domain open a dos or cmd box and simply type ping domainname.com. If it is reachable the ip number will be returned along with the time it takes.

    At dnsstuff.com you can also find out where that IP is located and usually figure out who the machine belongs to. The listed nameservers give you a clue that you can follow.

    No one source of information give you the complete picture in most cases.
     
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  3. mikkom

    mikkom Active Member

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    I suggest contacting the webhost of the site. They have actual contact information because they bill them.

    (that is unless you can find them by other easier methods like whois)
     
    mikkom, Mar 11, 2007 IP
  4. rochow

    rochow Notable Member

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    How do I find their host?

    If they are on a dedicated, their nameservers are "ns1.site.com" and "ns2.site.com"

    I can find their IP, but their host...?
     
    rochow, Mar 11, 2007 IP
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    eddy2099 Peon

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    Maybe if you state the web host in question, it would be easier to assist you that way.
     
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  6. mikkom

    mikkom Active Member

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    http://www.arin.net/whois/
     
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    Whois.sc will get you the info.
     
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    templates Notable Member

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    will finding the host do any good?I thought i was scammed earlier today,did the whois,got all the info and was going to contact the host...what can the host do though?
     
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    Unless this person is blatantly breaking the law on their website, most likely the host will do nothing. The host will definitely not release personal details without a court order.

    If you paid with your credit card or paypal, contact them, and/or report the crime to the police. Web hosts are not law enforcement. Their obligations are to their clients.

    Regards,

    Wyatt
     
    wyatt12, Mar 12, 2007 IP