Just when you think you’ve seen it all….
Those of you with websites need to keep an eye out for a misleading fax or email attachment that looks a lot like a legal document titled “Final Notice,” claiming you need to re-register your domain name or lose it. Typically, the document shows an expiration date of the day it’s sent, leading to a moment of terror in the hearts of unknowing recipients. A toll free phone number will appear at the bottom.
The one I received via fax (first clue this was a scam, since my web host communicates via email) came from the so-called “Domain Registry Rights” company, but these guys also fly under the name “Domain Notification Central.”
Tear it up. Shred it. Burn it. Done.
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Yep, been there, got that! First time I got one I went into general quarters mode. The I decided to send it to my web guru and he told me to just “chuck” it, which is funny because he IS Chuck!! So whenever I get something like that I CHUCK it to him .These people do this every year it seems. Point to remember is that your web hosting company usually tracks these things for you and lets you know when to renew or they do it for you automatically if you have that option.
We just received the same type of Fax – sounds so official but it is definitely a scare tactic and an obvious scam to get you to pay them for un-necessary services. I guess this is the only way some companies can make money because they really have no product or morals. We deleted it.
Don’t forget to call the fax removal # at the bottom to have your fax removed from the list as well!
Editor’s Note: I do not suggest calling the number on the sheet, as quite often, those are actually consent numbers used by spammers to gain “permission” for additional junk faxes. While illegal, this is a common practice used by spammers and scammers, both via faxes and on pre-recorded telemarketing phone calls. Often, they forward to offshore entities able to avoid US prosecution.
The “unsubscribe” phone number provided on the scam fax has been repeatedly reported to the FCC.
Since this comment was posted without an email address attached, it’s impossible to determine whether or not the author is part of the scam.
Unfortunately our company was stupid and paid it, then turned around the next day and canceled it, received a cancelation number from the individual on the phone, but the money never showed up. Now the bank says there is no way to prove fraud, so oh well, you loose, $350