Comments on: “Domain Registry of America” scam http://blog.forret.com/2004/12/domain-registry-of-america-scam/ Tango, photography and whatever's bleeding edge Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:53:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: DRoA=scammers http://blog.forret.com/2004/12/domain-registry-of-america-scam/comment-page-2/#comment-456616 DRoA=scammers Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:50:20 +0000 http://peter.smoothouse.com/2004/12/10/domain-registry-of-america-scam/#comment-456616 I just got one of these. Only $30 to renew my domain for a year! Hah. I just got one of these. Only $30 to renew my domain for a year! Hah.

]]> By: Enemy of Domain Registry of America http://blog.forret.com/2004/12/domain-registry-of-america-scam/comment-page-2/#comment-453242 Enemy of Domain Registry of America Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:56:38 +0000 http://peter.smoothouse.com/2004/12/10/domain-registry-of-america-scam/#comment-453242 Why not nibble away at their ankles? Instead of recycling the notices from Domain Registry of America, do the following: 1) Do not open the envelope, 2) write refused prominently across the white space on the envelope, and 3) pop the envelope back in the mail. They could be charged as much as 70¢ in postage fees for the return. It won't put them out of business, but inflicting a bit of revenge, however small is gratifying. Why not nibble away at their ankles?

Instead of recycling the notices from Domain Registry of America, do the following: 1) Do not open the envelope, 2) write refused prominently across the white space on the envelope, and 3) pop the envelope back in the mail. They could be charged as much as 70¢ in postage fees for the return.

It won’t put them out of business, but inflicting a bit of revenge, however small is gratifying.

]]> By: The Domain Naming Dude http://blog.forret.com/2004/12/domain-registry-of-america-scam/comment-page-2/#comment-451388 The Domain Naming Dude Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:07:18 +0000 http://peter.smoothouse.com/2004/12/10/domain-registry-of-america-scam/#comment-451388 Nice sleuth work. I've been getting these things for years. They used to be totally fraudulent. Now after being taken to court by the FTC there are mostly fraudulent as they reworded the letters. I have a new version of the letter here on my blog: http://the-name-i-wanted-was-already-taken-so-i-used-a-lot-of-dashes.com/the-domain-registry-of-america-scam/ Nice sleuth work. I’ve been getting these things for years. They used to be totally fraudulent. Now after being taken to court by the FTC there are mostly fraudulent as they reworded the letters. I have a new version of the letter here on my blog:
http://the-name-i-wanted-was-already-taken-so-i-used-a-lot-of-dashes.com/the-domain-registry-of-america-scam/

]]> By: James Cobalt http://blog.forret.com/2004/12/domain-registry-of-america-scam/comment-page-2/#comment-451023 James Cobalt Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:07:12 +0000 http://peter.smoothouse.com/2004/12/10/domain-registry-of-america-scam/#comment-451023 Here we are, Feb 2010 and they are still at it. *sigh* Here we are, Feb 2010 and they are still at it. *sigh*

]]> By: Paul http://blog.forret.com/2004/12/domain-registry-of-america-scam/comment-page-2/#comment-428082 Paul Sun, 20 Dec 2009 16:06:21 +0000 http://peter.smoothouse.com/2004/12/10/domain-registry-of-america-scam/#comment-428082 Just read the fine print on the back of one of these notices from DROA and it says “We”, “us”, “our” refer to eNom, Inc, Wild West Domains, Inc, Brandon Gray Internet Services, (dba “NameJuice.com) and DROA. I have dealt with all of these guys from past clients. Stay away. Just read the fine print on the back of one of these notices from DROA and it says “We”, “us”, “our” refer to eNom, Inc, Wild West Domains, Inc, Brandon Gray Internet Services, (dba “NameJuice.com) and DROA.

I have dealt with all of these guys from past clients. Stay away.

]]> By: Scam Registry of America | mswebby http://blog.forret.com/2004/12/domain-registry-of-america-scam/comment-page-2/#comment-397497 Scam Registry of America | mswebby Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:00:05 +0000 http://peter.smoothouse.com/2004/12/10/domain-registry-of-america-scam/#comment-397497 [...] Mailing – http://support.easydns.com/domain.slammers/droa.phpAnother Bloggers Note – http://blog.forret.com/2004/12/domain-registry-of-america-scam/ Share and [...] [...] Mailing – http://support.easydns.com/domain.slammers/droa.phpAnother Bloggers Note – http://blog.forret.com/2004/12/domain-registry-of-america-scam/ Share and [...]

]]> By: Domain Management Services » Blog Archive » Domain Registry of America is a SCAM http://blog.forret.com/2004/12/domain-registry-of-america-scam/comment-page-2/#comment-393245 Domain Management Services » Blog Archive » Domain Registry of America is a SCAM Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:33:44 +0000 http://peter.smoothouse.com/2004/12/10/domain-registry-of-america-scam/#comment-393245 [...] http://blog.forret.com/2004/12/domain-registry-of-america-scam/ [...] [...] http://blog.forret.com/2004/12/domain-registry-of-america-scam/ [...]

]]> By: John http://blog.forret.com/2004/12/domain-registry-of-america-scam/comment-page-2/#comment-340979 John Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:18:35 +0000 http://peter.smoothouse.com/2004/12/10/domain-registry-of-america-scam/#comment-340979 I have had so many clients ask me why they are getting this letter when I take care of all their registration. I explained to them what they do and the reaction is always the same. "How can they be allowed to do this?" My reply is basically, 'it's not technically fraud' and remind them that they are in good hands with me and that if they receive any more, to disregard them. I myself have written at least one article on this and it's nice to see others trying to help unsuspecting and potential victims of their less than honorable ways. I have had so many clients ask me why they are getting this letter when I take care of all their registration. I explained to them what they do and the reaction is always the same. “How can they be allowed to do this?” My reply is basically, ‘it’s not technically fraud’ and remind them that they are in good hands with me and that if they receive any more, to disregard them.

I myself have written at least one article on this and it’s nice to see others trying to help unsuspecting and potential victims of their less than honorable ways.

]]> By: Frank Khoury http://blog.forret.com/2004/12/domain-registry-of-america-scam/comment-page-2/#comment-329597 Frank Khoury Sat, 20 Dec 2008 22:47:55 +0000 http://peter.smoothouse.com/2004/12/10/domain-registry-of-america-scam/#comment-329597 Well, I'm back again. How about some feedback on this scenario. My client is contacted and fully assumes that it is me contacting him, but it's DROA. My client writes out a check for $50.00 and sends it. My customer makes the check payable to me. Droa contacts me numerous times to authorize the release of the domain, but I don't. Then Droa cashes the check made payable to me. What do I do or who do I contact to take legal action against them? Well, I’m back again. How about some feedback on this scenario. My client is contacted and fully assumes that it is me contacting him, but it’s DROA. My client writes out a check for $50.00 and sends it. My customer makes the check payable to me. Droa contacts me numerous times to authorize the release of the domain, but I don’t. Then Droa cashes the check made payable to me. What do I do or who do I contact to take legal action against them?

]]> By: deb http://blog.forret.com/2004/12/domain-registry-of-america-scam/comment-page-2/#comment-308995 deb Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:04:26 +0000 http://peter.smoothouse.com/2004/12/10/domain-registry-of-america-scam/#comment-308995 Ok, I got stung. Had surgery, husband paying the bills, he sent them $95. BUT I caught it and did a stop payment on the check before it hit my bank. So I am out $15 instead of the $95. Got the emails about them needing me to "unlock" my domain. No way. Also have filled out an FTC complaint for all it seems to do. I am going to fill out a complaint at my local post office for mail fraud. If anyone has a current copy of the letter they are sending out I would appreciate it. They have you sign and send the letter back with your payment. Ok, I got stung. Had surgery, husband paying the bills, he sent them $95. BUT I caught it and did a stop payment on the check before it hit my bank. So I am out $15 instead of the $95. Got the emails about them needing me to “unlock” my domain. No way. Also have filled out an FTC complaint for all it seems to do. I am going to fill out a complaint at my local post office for mail fraud. If anyone has a current copy of the letter they are sending out I would appreciate it. They have you sign and send the letter back with your payment.

]]> By: Byron http://blog.forret.com/2004/12/domain-registry-of-america-scam/comment-page-2/#comment-291707 Byron Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:38:29 +0000 http://peter.smoothouse.com/2004/12/10/domain-registry-of-america-scam/#comment-291707 Hi everyone, Unfortunately, I just got hit by these guys. I have been so busy as of late that when that letter came in the mail I didn't even think about who my registrar was. I just thought, oh my domain is going to expire I better pay it. Now I'm shaking my head in disbelief at how dumb that was. It's not so much the $30 I paid that I care about. I don't want these guys to have anything to do with my domain. The thing is, I am not sure if my domain is in their hands now or not because while I did end up paying the $30, I received an email from them saying that they needed me to approve a transfer of my domain. The email looked fishy so that is why I started researching this company, and man, was I shocked to see how they had scammed so many people the same way. So naturally, I am not going to approve the transfer, and am just hoping that will be enough to keep my domain with my current registrar. I know I paid the $30 but I never once did I give them permission to transfer my domain from Arvixe to theirs. So anyways guys, I feel for all of you people who have had to deal with these guys. We need to do a better job in educating people about these scams. Let's face it, this company has been doing this for years, so noody is going to do anything about it. But we can. There is strengh in numbers and what we have hear is A LOT of angry, fed up people. I encourage you to give as much bad publicity to this company as you can. Through your online businesses, blogs, websites, etc, spread the word around of what this company is doing. Hi everyone,

Unfortunately, I just got hit by these guys. I have been so busy as of late that when that letter came in the mail I didn’t even think about who my registrar was. I just thought, oh my domain is going to expire I better pay it. Now I’m shaking my head in disbelief at how dumb that was. It’s not so much the $30 I paid that I care about. I don’t want these guys to have anything to do with my domain. The thing is, I am not sure if my domain is in their hands now or not because while I did end up paying the $30, I received an email from them saying that they needed me to approve a transfer of my domain. The email looked fishy so that is why I started researching this company, and man, was I shocked to see how they had scammed so many people the same way. So naturally, I am not going to approve the transfer, and am just hoping that will be enough to keep my domain with my current registrar. I know I paid the $30 but I never once did I give them permission to transfer my domain from Arvixe to theirs.

So anyways guys, I feel for all of you people who have had to deal with these guys. We need to do a better job in educating people about these scams. Let’s face it, this company has been doing this for years, so noody is going to do anything about it. But we can. There is strengh in numbers and what we have hear is A LOT of angry, fed up people. I encourage you to give as much bad publicity to this company as you can. Through your online businesses, blogs, websites, etc, spread the word around of what this company is doing.

]]> By: Derek http://blog.forret.com/2004/12/domain-registry-of-america-scam/comment-page-2/#comment-287538 Derek Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:58:26 +0000 http://peter.smoothouse.com/2004/12/10/domain-registry-of-america-scam/#comment-287538 I have just received a letter in the post from these people. I am used to receiving letters from vaious people, like Performing Rights Agency if I play music to my clients at home, even though I don't see clients at home. Then there was a request to register with data protection at some fantastic sum, where in face it costs peanutes, and like the DRG all these letters suggest that I must act or lose out or be fined. I usually drop them into my local police station who pass them on to their fraud department. Also I think I remember reading something about Gloucester Road, London being quite common for accomodation addresses. I have just received a letter in the post from these people. I am used to receiving letters from vaious people, like Performing Rights Agency if I play music to my clients at home, even though I don’t see clients at home. Then there was a request to register with data protection at some fantastic sum, where in face it costs peanutes, and like the DRG all these letters suggest that I must act or lose out or be fined. I usually drop them into my local police station who pass them on to their fraud department. Also I think I remember reading something about Gloucester Road, London being quite common for accomodation addresses.

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