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Hi domain friends. I picked up a law domain name (Last Name + Law .com) in a GoDaddy Closeout in April 2016. It's been parked with Voodoo since then with a For Sale sign. I just got a disturbing e-mail from apparently the former owner. Here are some excepts in italics:
You have unlawfully retained and are now holding for ransom my domain name, ********law.com, which has injured my business and is in violation of the Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act of 1999 (ACPA), which carries substantial penalties, including but not limited to monetary damages and attorney fees.
If you do not agree to return my domain name to me within 48 hours of today, I will have no option other than to commence legal action against you, and potentially others associated with you, without further notice.
I have to admit, I'm worried. Is this person bluffing, or could they really take legal action against me? If the worst they can do is file a UDRP, I'm less worried. Can they do anything more? Could I be arrested? I know that may sound like a ridiculous question, but......what's the answer?
Also, if this individual was to file a UDRP, what happens if I lose? How is the domain transferred away? Is it simply removed from my account, or do I need to then perform a transfer?
Thanks in advance for any advice.
You have unlawfully retained and are now holding for ransom my domain name, ********law.com, which has injured my business and is in violation of the Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act of 1999 (ACPA), which carries substantial penalties, including but not limited to monetary damages and attorney fees.
If you do not agree to return my domain name to me within 48 hours of today, I will have no option other than to commence legal action against you, and potentially others associated with you, without further notice.
I have to admit, I'm worried. Is this person bluffing, or could they really take legal action against me? If the worst they can do is file a UDRP, I'm less worried. Can they do anything more? Could I be arrested? I know that may sound like a ridiculous question, but......what's the answer?
Also, if this individual was to file a UDRP, what happens if I lose? How is the domain transferred away? Is it simply removed from my account, or do I need to then perform a transfer?
Thanks in advance for any advice.