The Appraisal Scam

evirtual1 · 07-15-2011, 08:08 PM

Just thought i would share with the appraisal scam, it's been a while since i have received one but during the week i had a an offer for a name which i replied to 'make your offer via sedo' next day came the 'have you had it evaluated' email.

This is a well known scam that see's the person making a commission off your appraisal costs

Funny when i told them i knew of the scam they did not reply

IF you receive an offer from this email address you would be wise to not take it seriously, especially when you are just starting off ......its quite exciting and then a big let down
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/warnings-and-alerts/723315-the-appraisal-scam.html

Do not take offers from this email address seriously

vice-president @ your-domain-hosting.com

**gemstar** · 07-15-2011, 08:14 PM

Funny how these dummies are still around

evirtual1 · 07-15-2011, 08:37 PM

i sent him an email to let him know the cats outta the bag at namepros

*bilbo333* · 07-22-2011, 07:09 AM

I received this email yesterday on one of my .CO domains. This time it was the CEO @email address.com.

evirtual1 · 07-22-2011, 03:58 PM

Originally Posted by bilbo333

I received this email yesterday on one of my .CO domains. This time it was the CEO @email address.com.

I think its time to let them know we publically shame them on namepros .......might stop them coming here looking for suckers

namenut · 07-22-2011, 09:28 PM

I always tell them ....

"Go ahead and get an appraisal from any service you like .... you have my permission"

I mean you don't need to own my name to get your own appraisal on it.

NN

defaultuser · 07-22-2011, 10:41 PM

If it is the literal "your-domain-hosting.com"

File a complaint with GoDaddy.

They will charge him a fee and shut the site down. It's temporary but better then responding to them. If you feel compelled to respond - use a different email address and put in an offer on their domain and have some fun - a realistic one.

Rinse-Repeat as necessary.

nielsencl · 08-15-2011, 10:35 PM

I suggest posted their entire email in the thread so others can find it when they seach. Then I suggest reporting the emails as SPAM. A scam is hard to prove, but the spam is not. I will help you to file a proper report if you need it. :-)

MikeBigg · 08-16-2011, 07:35 AM

This is what I received:
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=723315

---------------------------

Hello,

We have found this name for sale listed in auction.

Please email us your desired price in USD or euros for the domain name in the
subject line.

If you have other names for sale please email us your domains with prices.

Looking forward to doing business with you.

Regards,

Marc Lorenz

President

Brand Domain Name Services LLC

================================================== ======
NOTICE - This communication may contain confidential and privileged
information that is for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any
viewing, copying or distribution of, or reliance on this message by
unintended recipients is strictly prohibited. If you have received this
message in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message
and deleting it from your computer.
================================================== ======
----------------

evirtual1 · 08-16-2011, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by MikeBigg

This is what I received:
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=723315

---------------------------

Hello,

We have found this name for sale listed in auction.

Please email us your desired price in USD or euros for the domain name in the
subject line.

If you have other names for sale please email us your domains with prices.

Looking forward to doing business with you.

Regards,

Marc Lorenz

President

Brand Domain Name Services LLC

================================================== ======
NOTICE - This communication may contain confidential and privileged
information that is for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any
viewing, copying or distribution of, or reliance on this message by
unintended recipients is strictly prohibited. If you have received this
message in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message
and deleting it from your computer.
================================================== ======
----------------

Reply and tell him you have shared his scam with everyone on namepros !

I like the way they insert a clause trying to stop you sharing their spam

MikeBigg · 08-17-2011, 06:01 AM

I did send him a link to a thread here where this scam was discussed.

I haven't heard back from him! lol

Mike

07-15-2011, 08:08 PM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
evirtual1 NamePros Expert Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rod.Tv Posts: 7,369	The Appraisal Scam Just thought i would share with the appraisal scam, it's been a while since i have received one but during the week i had a an offer for a name which i replied to 'make your offer via sedo' next day came the 'have you had it evaluated' email. This is a well known scam that see's the person making a commission off your appraisal costs Funny when i told them i knew of the scam they did not reply IF you receive an offer from this email address you would be wise to not take it seriously, especially when you are just starting off ......its quite exciting and then a big let down ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/warnings-and-alerts/723315-the-appraisal-scam.html Do not take offers from this email address seriously vice-president @ your-domain-hosting.com __________________ Start your business with.... AllDogWalking.Com Business Information School Study Guide Blonde Last edited by mis_chiff; 07-22-2011 at 07:21 AM.

07-15-2011, 08:37 PM	THREAD STARTER #3 (permalink)
evirtual1 NamePros Expert Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rod.Tv Posts: 7,369	i sent him an email to let him know the cats outta the bag at namepros __________________ Start your business with.... AllDogWalking.Com Business Information School Study Guide Blonde

07-22-2011, 07:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
bilbo333 NamePros Supporter Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 384	I received this email yesterday on one of my .CO domains. This time it was the CEO @email address.com. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GRIDDLE.CO RAINBOWS.CO - VBA.CO - BOOKSONCLOUD.COM CLOUDVOODOO.COM LLL.CO Domains and More ->http://www.domainpier.com

07-22-2011, 09:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
namenut Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Las Vegas, NV. Posts: 3,442 Follow @namenut	I always tell them .... "Go ahead and get an appraisal from any service you like .... you have my permission" I mean you don't need to own my name to get your own appraisal on it. NN __________________ GrowRoomz ~ RXkush ~ WTBnames ~ WTSnames ~ PortPholeo I try to keep my mouth shut ... but sometimes I type out loud. Aleixa - Bevus - Eliite - Grafrica - iViDD - Koilz - Muule - Ujene

07-22-2011, 10:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
defaultuser Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: internet@ctivist.com Posts: 4,794	If it is the literal "your-domain-hosting.com" File a complaint with GoDaddy. They will charge him a fee and shut the site down. It's temporary but better then responding to them. If you feel compelled to respond - use a different email address and put in an offer on their domain and have some fun - a realistic one. Rinse-Repeat as necessary. __________________ A Member of: IdeationTeam.com HowToBeADomainer.com - a Domaining How To AuthorEditor.com

07-15-2011, 08:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
gemstar Born again domainer ;P Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,736 Follow @Iufodotcom	Funny how these dummies are still around

08-15-2011, 10:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
nielsencl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 2,516	I suggest posted their entire email in the thread so others can find it when they seach. Then I suggest reporting the emails as SPAM. A scam is hard to prove, but the spam is not. I will help you to file a proper report if you need it. :-) __________________ Lorraine Bowman - Internet Expert Witness - Bankrupture - Ad Creation Marketplace - How To Sell Domain Name

08-16-2011, 07:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
MikeBigg NamePros Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 102	This is what I received: ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=723315 --------------------------- Hello, We have found this name for sale listed in auction. Please email us your desired price in USD or euros for the domain name in the subject line. If you have other names for sale please email us your domains with prices. Looking forward to doing business with you. Regards, Marc Lorenz President Brand Domain Name Services LLC ================================================== ====== NOTICE - This communication may contain confidential and privileged information that is for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any viewing, copying or distribution of, or reliance on this message by unintended recipients is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message and deleting it from your computer. ================================================== ====== ---------------- __________________ File Hosting \| Dubious Facts

08-17-2011, 06:01 AM	#11 (permalink)
MikeBigg NamePros Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 102	I did send him a link to a thread here where this scam was discussed. I haven't heard back from him! lol Mike __________________ File Hosting \| Dubious Facts

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
.IN Looking for Domain Appraisal Specialists	daddict	ccTLD Discussion	0	07-12-2011 06:33 AM
IRS notification scam	Bannen	Warnings & Alerts	0	06-25-2011 08:33 AM
SCAM WARNING - read this thread for info.	JoshHardman	Warnings & Alerts	9	06-19-2011 12:21 AM