From: jrunyan.lists@dms.nwcg.gov (JD Runyan) Subject: Re: Domain xfer scam Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2003 17:56:18 -0500 Message-Id: <200304171755.58584.JRunyan.Lists@DMS.NWCG.Gov>
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?
-- Ehrman's Commentary: (1) Things will get worse before they get better. (2) Who said things would get better?