Request for transfer that I did not make!

[Len]

I received this email that requests a confirmation for transfer of one of my domains from Enom to RU-CENTER.
Fortunately, the domain in question is a premium .tv that can only be held at the Enom registrar, had this request been successful then the transfer would have ultimately been denied anyway.

I don't know if this is connected but I had an offer from Russia for the domain on Sedo which I turned down. I am now wondering if they are trying to get their hands on it by some other method??!!

I have posted the email just to give a heads up.



Dear Sirs,

ANO Regional Network Information Center dba RU-CENTER has received
a request from Regional Network Information Center on 02-FEB-2009
for RU-CENTER to become the new registrar of xxxxxx.TV domain name.

You have received this message because you are listed as
the Registered Name Holder or Administrative contact for
this domain name in the WHOIS database.

Please read the following important information about transferring
your domain name:

- You must agree to enter into a new Registration Agreement with
RU-CENTER. You can review the full terms and conditions of the
Agreement at http://www.nic.ru/dns/contract/en/net_com_reg_agr.html
- Once you have entered into the Agreement, the transfer will take
place within five (5) calendar days unless the current registrar
of record denies the request.
- Once a transfer takes place, you will not be able to transfer a
domain name to another registrar for 60 days, apart from a transfer
back to the original registrar, in cases where both registrars so agree
or where a decision in the dispute resolution process so directs.

If you WISH TO PROCEED with the transfer, please go to our website
(http: xxxxRemovedxxxx)

If you DO NOT WANT the transfer to proceed, then don't respond
to this message.

Attention!

The domain status in the current registrar's database was LOCK
at the moment this request was sent. This status prohibits the domain
transfer to another registrar. To transfer your domain to RU-CENTER
succesfully, please unlock this domain using your current registrar
web-interface before you approve this request.
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RU-CENTER Administrative Group
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +7 495 737 0601

 

[Peter]

As long as you have control of the email address in the whois there is not a problem as they would not be able to accept it. Also if you have registrar lock on then the transfer would not go through even if you approved it.