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I have fallen for a popular email scam where a potential buyer asks for your domain name but wants an appraisal, and he accepts no appraisal company except from one he "trusts". He is potentially the owner of that service and you end up losing your $$ for appraisal without making a sale.
Here goes the email, I am posting this for the members who did not hear about this scam yet(although as i understand most of you have)
I replied that I want $150 for it and he then replied this
If you notice the link he provides http://domaintalk.ourplace.com/Archive/58046.htm
there is a suggested appraisal site inside, its www.ALLDOMAINS.com (to which he is potentially related)
Unaware that this was a scam, I have made an appraisal for the name, but not with the suggested service but with one of my choice, moniker.com as i trusted their services. I have spent $20, but at least the $20 didnt end up in his hands!!
Be careful for these types of scams
this is my last reply to him
Petros
ps. Should I contact alldomains.com and ask for explanations for this scam?
Here goes the email, I am posting this for the members who did not hear about this scam yet(although as i understand most of you have)
-----Original Message-----
From: BN Engineering [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: 8. ΓΊnora 2006 17:49
To: [email protected]
Subject: AdultPictorials.com (sent 02/08/06)
Hello,
I think you have not sold your domain name yet. I'm very interested in it. Can you send your price for the domain?
Did you get offers from other people already?
I run a software company. We develop client-server systems and databases in MS SQL and Delphi. Buying and selling domain names is not my main business. Just another way to invest money and make additional income.
Looking forward to do business with you.
Best regards,
Edward Kramer Ph.D.
President
BN Engineering
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I replied that I want $150 for it and he then replied this
XXX range. Ok.
Do you offer a web site or domain name only? I'm mostly interested in names.
Do you have an appraisal certificate?
Domain name is an investment for me. In other words I'm going to sell your name later and make a profit. If I overpay I won't be able to make a profit in the future. It's very important for you and me to know the current market value of your domain.
Of course, we must be sure that you are engaging a reputable appraisal company. I heard many appraisal companies often made inaccurate appraisals.
I will only accept appraisals from independent sources I trust.
To avoid mistakes I asked domain experts about reputable appraisal companies in a forum http://domaintalk.ourplace.com/Archive/58046.htm
Juck check this posting.
If the appraisal comes higher you can adjust your asking price accordingly.
After I get an appraisal from you we'll continue our negotiations.
How do you prefer to get paid: www.PayPal.com, www.escrow.com, check or wire?
Hope we can come to an agreement fast.
Looking forward to your reply.
If you notice the link he provides http://domaintalk.ourplace.com/Archive/58046.htm
there is a suggested appraisal site inside, its www.ALLDOMAINS.com (to which he is potentially related)
Unaware that this was a scam, I have made an appraisal for the name, but not with the suggested service but with one of my choice, moniker.com as i trusted their services. I have spent $20, but at least the $20 didnt end up in his hands!!
Be careful for these types of scams
this is my last reply to him
Hello
I have decided to sell you my domain for $0,99. I suggest that we use escrow for such a transaction. Tell me when you would like to start the transfer process.
Best Regards,
Petros
Petros
ps. Should I contact alldomains.com and ask for explanations for this scam?
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