Warning - New Scams and Scammers

[TheLegendaryJP]

I just got 23 today alone all on popular first name dot com's.

 

[Raider]

I think most experienced domainers can smell a scam, it's the newbies that have trouble and are often the ones who get ripped off, Many have no clue that a charge can be reversed until it actually happens to them, Which leads to another "Paypal screwed me" thread, "Now what should I do?"

What this forum needs is a page or section devoted to Security, A set of guidelines of how members can better protect themselves against Fraud, Chargeback's or Stolen domains.

 

[cleverlyslick]

At the end of the day use escrow.com.....sorted

what are the fees on escrow?

 

[Keral_Patel]

I got 3 emails for the first names hahaha. Just doing a simple google search gave me lots of info.

 

[Gerry]

Looks like whomever is doing this is really getting around:

Beware the “First Name” Domain Name Buyer

I suspect the inquirer really wants to by the domain, but is trying to go the sympathetic/not-a-domainer route. Even so, I recommend not responding. Anyone who uses a fictitious name is not worthy doing business with.

 

[Raider]

what are the fees on escrow?

Go here; https://escrow.com/support/calculator.asp

The "Premier service" is required for anyone paying with a Credit Card.