Domain Name Registration Scams (cont.)
Contributed by Claudette Foxcroft
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For example, if you have a site with the domain name "dbzmm.net," they'll be offering you "dbzmm.org." These notices are generally overflowing with legalese and state that if a site owner fails to purchase the alternative name within a few days, he or she will lose it to a competitor forever. The only web site owners that need to be concerned with this type of offer are those worried about brand name or copyright issues tied to their web site's name.
How You Can Avoid These Types of Domain Name Registration Scams
Take note of the name of your domain name registrar. This way, when you receive correspondence regarding domain name registration, you will be able to quickly tell if the letter came from the people with whom you've already done business. Faxed domain registration notices almost never come from a reputable domain name registrar. Make sure to check your sign-up date. While it's true that even some of the best registrars bill too early, you shouldn't be receiving renewal notices ridiculously early.
Chances are that if someone is 'billing' you six months before your domain name is due to expire, their company is not legitimately entitled to your domain name renewal fee. If you are unsure of when your domain name actually expires, a free WHOIS lookup can give you this information. One is provided online at http://www.promit.com/services/domainlookup htm.
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