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Hello guys, I am aware of the scam going on where somebody reaches out to you and offers you XX.XXX for your domain name, claiming they are a broker and buying it on a behalf of the company etc...
I received a similar email couple days ago but this time there is something different.
Here is the first email:
Nothing unusual, seems like the one I got last time. I did reply saying I am interested in selling the domain name.
However the next email surprised me and supposedly it came from GoDaddy :
Than I got another email from the buyer again which reviled that it was the same type of scam that was going on for a while:
Did anyone get a similar email? I realize this is scam and just want to make sure people know about it.
I received a similar email couple days ago but this time there is something different.
Here is the first email:
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Hello! We've found your email via WHO IS. Are you interested in selling your domain? We can make an offer in $XX,XXX range. How do you want to get paid: Paypal, Bitcoin or wire? E. Rosenberg, Ph.D. Haifa, Israel Galcomm Co.
"
Nothing unusual, seems like the one I got last time. I did reply saying I am interested in selling the domain name.
However the next email surprised me and supposedly it came from GoDaddy :
"
Thank you for confirming you have received our email. We're required by ICANN regulations to forward these types of requests to you. However this is our obligation to verify the legitimacy of such requests.
To protect you we have verified this contact and may confirm the legitimacy of the request to purchase your domain. The buyer has provided the proof of funds so now you can communicate with the buyer safely.
To respond safely to the domain buyer, simply reply to this email and he will receive your response on his email account. Then you will be able to communicate direct without GoDaddy.
Copyright © 1999-2020 GoDaddy Operating Company, LLC. 14455 N. Hayden Rd, Ste. 219, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 USA. All rights reserved.
"
Than I got another email from the buyer again which reviled that it was the same type of scam that was going on for a while:
Hello!
We have passed the GoDaddy buyer's verification and now we can send you a message. Now this is a Godaddy's certified offer and you can be sure the buyer has serious intentions.
My name is Elisa Rosenberg. I work as a broker of International clients in a hosting company - Galcomm Co. from Israel. I will help you to finish the sale.
I am reaching out to you on behalf of a buyer from Tel Aviv. Your buyer is a company from Israel. Your domain will be used to generate traffic to their new mutli-million dollar web project so they offer a good price. Commission of our company is 6%. It's paid when you get the money.
They will pay you via the Escrow.com or Swiss Escrow service. You can be paid via wire, Paypal, check or any other method you prefer.
The buyer offers $60,000 usd.
Do you have a certificate? It's required by their bank.
The final sale price will depend on the certificate ($60,000 minimum - if it comes higher they will pay more).
If you don't have the certificate it's not a problem. You can order it online.
Please note he cannot accept it from any agency. He needs a manual service. It also must be a third party independent agency (not your broker our auction site) and must be accepted by his bank.
The certification includes the following:
1. Independent valuation of the market price. It will show your domain name is not overpriced. On the other hand if the valuation comes higher, he will increase the price accordingly. In the domain name industry, there are many appraisal tools that people use to estimate the value of a domain name. My client does not want to risk and doesn't accept services that use scripts. If you are unsure about some service feel free to ask me.
2. TM and law compliance verification. It proves your domain has no trademark problems. He would like this verification to be included in the appraisal report. It's not a problem because some companies include the TM verification for free.
3. Copy in Hebrew.
The process is very easy:
1. Go to the certificate agency site and order a certificate. Just submit your domains and let them know you have a buyer with $XX,XXX offer. It will help you to get a better valuation.
If your domain is worth at least $10000, they will send you the payment instructions. If it's not possible, they won't send you the instructions. This way you will not lose anything. It's very convenient and gives you the full protection. Other services charge you upfront even if your domain is not worth spending the appraisal fee, so I don't recommend them.
2. Send the certificate to me and we will start the sale process. As soon as the buyer receives your certificate they will buy your domain.
If you are new to the certification process, I can help you with the step by step instructions.
To read the review you must have Telegram Messenger installed on your smartphone. To communicate with me online please use Telegram messenger. Here is the invitation link to our Domain Sale Group: https://no_url_shorteners/godaddysales
Add me (@ElisaAttorney) to your contacts and we will be able to chat in Telegram. If you don't have Telegram you may install it on your smartphone from Google Play or AppStore.
One of my sellers already sold to this buyer from Tel Aviv. You may read his review at https://no_url_shorteners/godaddysales/1754 Feel free to contact him.
Please respond ASAP. No risk for you to proceed since this is a certified by GoDaddy domain offer with full proof of funds. If you send the certificate the buyer will have to pay you the same day.
Elisa Rosenberg
Vice President
Investor Relations
Galcomm Co.
Aba Hillel Silver St 99
Haifa 3269514
Israel
Did anyone get a similar email? I realize this is scam and just want to make sure people know about it.
