The Appraisal Scam

[DnEbook]

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


Do not take offers from this email address seriously

vice-president @ your-domain-hosting.com

 

[gemstar]

Funny how these dummies are still around

 

[DnEbook]

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

 

[bilbo333]

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

 

[DnEbook]

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]

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

 

[DU]

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]

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]

This is what I received:

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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

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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.
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[DnEbook]

This is what I received:

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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.
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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]

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

I haven't heard back from him! lol

Mike