Non-Profit Scam to Purchase Domain

[samtex]

I can't say 100% this is a scam, but I have seen this so often that is smells and looks like a scam in everyway. I have people submit an offer for a domain I have and claim to be a non-profit so they can get a lower price on the domain.

Here is an example:

Domain: xxxxxx.com
Offer: USD 100
Name: Joe Doe
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 416-456-2339
Comment: I was wondering how much I can purchase this domain for. I am part of a non-profit organization of this name and this would greatly help our cause. Think of it like a donation.

Another example:

Hello,

Is your domain still for sale? I see you purchased it a few months ago. Please let me know. I am opening a non-profit and this is the name I hope for it to have.

Thanks very much,
Ilana


First off, I am tired of people wanting a hand out for stuff like this. Secondly, why doesn't the non-profit humble themselves a little bit and just purchase a $10 .com?

Has anyone else experienced this?

 

[Robert Allen]

Nope, it is not a scam. Unless they ask 'Appraise at xx'.

Robert

 

[newton]

I get these non-profit begging emails all the time and they go straight into the spam folder now.

 

[Marcvs]

apart from one thing john.doe is the example apple email so its probably a scam!

 

[dna]

I think its probabily a ruse to get you to accept a lowball offer.

 

[spaggle]

Don't fall for it. Non-profits make more money than you think.