Domain xfer scam

JD Runyan jrunyan.lists at dms.nwcg.gov
Thu Apr 17 22:56:18 CDT 2003


I have, and I forward them on the the state AG.  That is exactly what Network 
Solutions has gotten into trouble for an more than once occassion.  I believe 
it is covered by mail fraud laws. 

On Thursday 17 April 2003 14:14, Charles Steinkuehler wrote:
> I just got a domain "renewal" notice from the Domain Registry of America
> (complete with patriotic flag stationary).  While the mailing is
> designed overall to look exactly like an invoice, the fine print states:
> "This notice is not a bill, rather an easy means of payment should you
> decide to register or renew your domain(s) with us."
>
> Of course the pricing ($40 for a 2 year renewal) is higher than what I'm
> paying now ($15/yr).
>
> I've gotten e-mail versions of this sort of scam before, but this is the
> first "snail-mail" one I've recieved.  Has anyone else gotten anything
> like this via physical mail?

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