Is this a scam?

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by noworyz, Feb 28, 2008.

  1. #1
    I have had two domains that I have been contacted on by two different people with the same exact email (below). Are they trying to scam me or what is going on?

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    Can you accept 12,000 USD?

    Do you sell domain with a web site or just the name?

    Domain without content is ok with me. Web site is not necessary.

    Have you had your domain names evaluated in the past? I mean domain appraisals.

    Without valuation we cannot be sure in the sale price. It's very important for me in terms of reselling too.

    But we must engage a valuation company with REAL manual service. So I will only accept valuations from independent sources I trust.

    To avoid mistakes I asked domain experts about reputable appraisal companies.

    Please check this posting from archive:
    http://domaintalk.007sites.com/Archive/260108.htm

    If, for example, the valuation comes higher you can adjust your asking price accordingly. It will be fair. I also hope you can give me 12% - 15% discount.

    After you send me the valuation via email (usually it takes 1-2 days to obtain it) we'll continue our negotiations.

    What is your preferred payment method: Escrow.com, International wire transfer, PayPal.com or something else?

    Hope we can come to an agreement fast.

    Looking forward to your reply.​
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    I have to admit, the first one I was kinda excited but didn't follow through with it yet and now I get this? Thanks for any input you have!
     
    noworyz, Feb 28, 2008 IP
  2. cianuro

    cianuro Peon

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    Typical domain appraisal service scam.

    You could have found the answer in about 1/8 the time it took you to post this had you just searched.
     
    cianuro, Feb 28, 2008 IP
  3. noworyz

    noworyz Peon

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    oh, sorry! Anyway, thanks for the reply.
     
    noworyz, Feb 28, 2008 IP
  4. Crux

    Crux Well-Known Member

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    i can smell the scam :(

    But hey.

    If you get money on your hand first, you have nothing to loose :)
     
    Crux, Feb 28, 2008 IP
  5. prince4life

    prince4life Active Member

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    I suggest no trying it. Don't waste your time. Anything sounds good to be true, it is definately too good to be true
     
    prince4life, Feb 28, 2008 IP
  6. Wazoo

    Wazoo Banned

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    If there willing to send first through escrow then why not ;)
     
    Wazoo, Feb 28, 2008 IP
  7. noworyz

    noworyz Peon

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    I doubt they are willing to do so and I also don't think that my domain would really be worth that much. It does sound like an appraisal scam but I don't see how the person that sent me the email benefits from it?
     
    noworyz, Feb 28, 2008 IP
  8. kohashi

    kohashi Well-Known Member

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    lol that scammer is funny. dont reply, dont give em a cent.
     
    kohashi, Feb 28, 2008 IP