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Old 04-07-2008, 01:35 PM THREAD STARTER               #1 (permalink)
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email scam from vice.president@phreaker.net

Another scam - ask you for a price, then want you to value it at a website:


Hello,

After checking domains for sale sites I've found your domain for sale. So what is your price?

Buying and selling domains is not our only business. But domain aftermarket is hot now, so we are always interested in domain names.

Looking forward to do business with you.

Regards,
Anthony Peterson
Vice President
PRF Software
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Old 04-08-2008, 07:05 AM   #2 (permalink)
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It's actually a double scam. If you reply they will point you to some fake forum where fake people talk about the worth of a domain name. This forum will then recommend a service to find out the real value of your domain but the funny part is: The reason they send such emails is they want to make money off you doing the appraisal while the "deal" never takes place cause the possible buyer is actually someone from the appraisal service and just wants to make a few bucks.

It's funny they used such an email address tho cause it just tells you enough without even looking at the email.
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Old 04-08-2008, 08:23 AM   #3 (permalink)
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The scammers are pathetic... wasting their time and ours for $$ a pop
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Old 04-09-2008, 07:27 AM   #4 (permalink)
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this stuff are so sad.. i cant understand how people appraisal there domain and thing those assholes are going to buy it...
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Old 04-09-2008, 08:11 AM THREAD STARTER               #5 (permalink)
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yeah - this was the 'forum' they pointed me to:
http://domaintalk.007sites.com/Archive/291358.htm

I got the email a few days after parking the domain on sedo incidently
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Old 04-18-2008, 05:01 AM   #6 (permalink)
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I had a similar scam email from phreaker.net aka 'Harold Peterson' asking me price of a domain. Thank goodness I was directed to this forum else I may given into...I think SEDO or similar is the best way to buy/sell domains, don't you?
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Old 04-18-2008, 03:42 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Funny lol, I got a similar email. Though you may think you have to be stupid to fall for it....all it takes is one person to.
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Old 04-18-2008, 03:48 PM   #8 (permalink)
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i think their president is in vacation from scamming.
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Old 05-12-2008, 06:58 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Just received a similar email too
Originally Posted by OI2
It's funny they used such an email address tho cause it just tells you enough without even looking at the email.
Yes this address stands there telling you: "Look at me, I'm a big scam" , lol, funny guys, they gave me a smile
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I got one of those letters a couple of weeks ago and did what everyone should do..."put in folder>>>trash"
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Old 07-08-2008, 04:51 AM   #11 (permalink)
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To let everyone know, I too got this message :

From: "PHR LLC" <phrllc@phreaker.net>

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Old 07-11-2008, 12:36 PM   #12 (permalink)
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mann.. I got one today from the same above person "George Sterling". He's even offering me 12000 USD !!!!! can you believe it ?
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I just got one too. Hah!
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Old 07-17-2008, 05:37 AM   #15 (permalink)
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I just got one too, a few minutes ago from prsllc@phreaker.net. I think all of these emails were coming from one boring teenager. And I strongly believe that he can make more money if he used gmail account. LOL!
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Old 08-06-2008, 07:29 PM   #16 (permalink)
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I got a similar email for zzc.in from

Sebastian Sterling
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PRS LLC

I replied them saying since you are already well aware of the potential of the market, you may offer a fair price.

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Same scammers using the title as owners of "TNGtech" or w/e...
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Hahaha

Mine was from this looser:

Hello,

My name is Tom Myers and I'm interested in the domain mentioned in the
subject line. I'm a cybersquatter but never use domains in bad faith etc.
Working according the law is my policy.

Some of my clients are interested in your domain. Please let me know your
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price. If you have other good names just send me the list with prices.

Looking forward to do business with you.

Regards,
Tom Myers
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Old 01-12-2009, 06:57 AM   #19 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by djbat
Mine was from this looser:

Hello,

My name is Tom Myers and I'm interested in the domain mentioned in the
subject line. I'm a cybersquatter but never use domains in bad faith etc.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=454716
Working according the law is my policy.

Some of my clients are interested in your domain. Please let me know your
price. If you have other good names just send me the list with prices.

Looking forward to do business with you.

Regards,
Tom Myers
Independent Cybersquatter

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My advice to them... I know! Slip under a truck and die!

I received the exact same e-mail few days ago. I think idea is for you to spend money on domain appraisal site that person, in this case Tom, wants you to use before concluding business.

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I was just lying down and I thought about something. How did this person get my e-mail address?
NamePros has blocked my e-mail; so, there is no way that anyone could get my e-mail from here. I have the domain parked at NameDrive.com, but I doubt that they would share my e-mail with 3rd party.
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