Domain Name Listing Scam

Scammers come in all forms and from all places, here is a Domain Name Listing Scam that I received in my email inbox on 5th September for one of my Domains. I have edited my domain name and the admin details.

Note the details of the Scam:

• There is no existing service or relationship I have of this type
• Gives only one day for action (6 Sept)
• Promotes FEAR .. losing your listing in search engines
• Promotes a bogus service
• Attempts to comply with US law by saying you are under no obligation while still carrying urgency and fear
• Payment to a Fax number (seriously!)
• No means of contact
• From Domain does not exist

At a response rate of 1:10,000 at an average of $200 would give the Scammer $20,000 across 1,000,000 domains .. and a higher response rates the $$$ are huge!

This is actually a re-hash of the old business directories of the 1980's & 1990's .. in those days it was by letter (stamp and stationary) and they still made massive money so I suspect a 1:10,000 is a very, very conservative number.

Cheers, William.

Domain Notification: WILLIAM BELL This is your Final Notice of Domain Listing - WEALTHXXXXX

Domain Services <info@domainnotices696.com>

Sep 5 (3 days ago)

from Domain Services <info@domainnotices696.com>

to WILLIAM

Attention: Important Notice , DOMAIN SERVICE NOTICE
Domain Name: WEALTHXXXXX


Complete and return by fax to:
1-917-599-0472

ATT: WILLIAM BELL
ADMINISTRATIVE CONTACT
MY ADDRESS
WWW.WEALTHXXXXX
Please ensure that your contact information is correct or make the necessary changes above

Requested Reply Before
September 06,2016


PART I: REVIEW SOLICITATION


Attn: WILLIAM BELL
As a courtesy to domain name holders, we are sending you this notification for your business Domain name search engine registration.

This letter is to inform you that it's time to send in your registration and save.

Failure to complete your Domain name search engine registration by the expiration date may result in cancellation of this offer making it difficult for your customers to locate you on the web.

Privatization allows the consumer a choice when registering. Search engine subscription includes domain name search engine submission.

You are under no obligation to pay the amounts stated below unless you accept this offer. Do not discard, this notice is not an invoice it is a courtesy reminder to register your domain name search engine listing so your customers can locate you on the web.

This Notice for: WWW.WEALTHXXXXX will expire on September 06,2016 Act today!


Select Term:

[ ] 1 year 9/06/2016 - 9/06/2017 $75.00
[ ] 2 year 9/06/2016 - 9/06/2018 $119.00
[ ] 5 year 9/06/2016 - 9/06/2021 $199.00
[ ] 10 year -Most Recommended- 9/06/2016 - 9/06/2026 $295.00
[ ] Lifetime (NEW!) Limited time offer - Best value! Lifetime $499.00

Today's Date: _____________________ Signature: _____________________

Payment by Credit Card
Select the term above, then return by fax: 1-917-599-0472

WEALTHXXXXX