More Stolen Websites Being Offered For Sale
Do NOT buy any of the following list (small partial list,) of domain names that have been offered recently.
Problems.com
Mistake.com
Enroll.com
Damaged.com
Statement.com
Evaluate.com
UnClear.com
Upset.com
Shetty.com
Pleased.com
Returns.com
Suggestion.com
Suggestions.com
Replacement.com
Explanation.com
Explanations.com
Failures.com
Inquiries.com
Apologize.com
Volunteer.com
WebsiteFinder.com
(This is only a partial list of a very long list of extremely valuable domain names.)
Apparently some character who is known and has done this many times before, has struck again. He has figured some way to hack into someones account and transfer the domains unknown to the rightful owner.
He has even had the audacity to set up a website to offer them for sale, but beware. If the deal sounds too good to be true, IT IS! Do NOT buy them.
Owners and registrars are scrambling to get them returned but it is a big pain in the you know what. The thief evidently is insulated in a foreign country that protects him.
The whole story is told in depth on the Domain Name News website with links to various sources.
It’s a bit worrying that he can continue to get away with this. Surely there must be some action they can take to prevent it further.
Comment by Caroline — December 7, 2008 @ 2:38 pm
Caroline,
It is hard to prosecute in a foreign country. Some countries actually shield their residents from outside laws.
Best to tighten down your own security.
I have switched sensitive email away from G-mail, and have gone through all of my domains to make sure they are at least locked, for starters.
Thanks for the comment.
Comment by rich — December 8, 2008 @ 8:41 am