WhoIs - Is There a Downside to Giving Out Fake Info?

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by Shadowplay, Dec 23, 2008.

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    When you're entering the physical address on the domain you just purchased, do you always give out your real street address or do you make up a fake one just for the sake of privacy?

    Is there a downside to just putting in any info since you won't be receiving snail mail from them anyway?
     
    Shadowplay, Dec 23, 2008 IP
  2. jakomo

    jakomo Well-Known Member

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  3. rena

    rena Peon

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    No, except branded domain or company all r giving fake address. Just add only the correct email address
     
    rena, Dec 23, 2008 IP
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    mentos Prominent Member

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    Yes i always put my real info coz it can save me a lot of trouble when my domain is get transferred anonymously by hacker.
    The downside of it is people will harvest your email and then sent you spam.
     
    mentos, Dec 24, 2008 IP