WHOIS Information

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  1. #1
    Hi,
    I have a quick question. Is there a way to make my WHOIS info private for free? Hypothetically :), if I have fake WHOIS information, what's the worst that could happen to me? What are the chances of getting caught?

    Thanks
     
    joemama12345, Apr 4, 2007 IP
  2. alexus

    alexus Well-Known Member

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    i think some registrars will provide that for domain that registered with them
     
    alexus, Apr 4, 2007 IP
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    Rian Well-Known Member

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    Yep, one I know that provides it for free is Namecheap.

    Do not use false information, the consequences could be serious.
     
    Rian, Apr 4, 2007 IP
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    alexus Well-Known Member

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    plumsauce Peon

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    1and1 will give you *huge* problems if you are ever even 1 day late on a renewal.
     
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    eddy2099 Peon

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    Well, you are supposed to maintain real details on your WhoIs records. If you have fake information, during their checks, you may be asked to verify the address and failing which, you may lose it.

    Whois Privacy is a service which is offered by the domain name registrar where you got the domain name from. Check with them. Some places like Namecheap offers the first year free of charge.
     
    eddy2099, Apr 4, 2007 IP
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    Artisan Well-Known Member

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    www.cheapies.com / ICANN accredited domain name registrar.
    They are providing privacy registration free of charge.
     
    Artisan, Apr 4, 2007 IP
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    joemama12345 Peon

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    I just found privacyprotect.org which offers a free service, but I can't find how to signup for it? Anyone know how?
     
    joemama12345, Apr 5, 2007 IP
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    Artisan Well-Known Member

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    You should ask them using their contact form,
    http://www.privacyprotect.org/contact-domain-owner/
     
    Artisan, Apr 5, 2007 IP
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    joemama12345 Peon

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    Are you sure that's how you contact them?
     
    joemama12345, Apr 5, 2007 IP
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    alexus Well-Known Member

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    not sure what are you talking about as they just charge your cc, i never even had to say anything... its automaticly charge by default
     
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    joemama12345 Peon

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    i haven't been contacted by them yet. Does anyone have any ideas for free whois protection/
     
    joemama12345, Apr 8, 2007 IP
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    D_C Well-Known Member

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    I second this, I love namecheap.
     
    D_C, Apr 9, 2007 IP
  14. joemama12345

    joemama12345 Peon

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    What's the worst that can happen, though, if ICANN finds out that my information is fake? If I put PRIVATE in all of them will I still get in trouble?
     
    joemama12345, Apr 9, 2007 IP
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    eddy2099 Peon

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    Well, the worst that could happen is that if they cannot verify your information, you may have the domain name taken away from you.

    Just pay the few dollars to get the Whois Privacy then be done with it.
     
    eddy2099, Apr 9, 2007 IP
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    D_C Well-Known Member

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    Yeah, what is it like 2 bucks? Saves a world of possible trouble.
     
    D_C, Apr 9, 2007 IP
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    trichnosis Prominent Member

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    some of the registerer is giving this service . ihave one domain on godaddy. it's not giving this service but namecheap is giving this service for free with every domain
     
    trichnosis, Apr 11, 2007 IP