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Tips To Avoid Domain Scams-Domain appraisal scam
No one like being a victim of fraud, It’s something not easily forgotten and often leaves those who suffer to ask the question “How can I avoid this in the future. well, the Information is your strongest weapon.
The first thing,Google the domain (Try adding words like stolen, scammer), asking other domainers about the domain in question, Go ahead and ask for more information, confirm your doubt. The biggest single indicator of a potential scam is the price. A scammer will want to price the domain low enough that it sells before he gets caught. Keep a watchful eye on new members. Recently modified whois is another warning sign. If other indicators are present (ex. extremely low price), proceed with extreme caution.
Some known scams:
1. Appraisal Scam — If they ask for an appraisal, it’s probably a scam.
**) REAL Appraisal Scam: DOMAINSECONDHAND.COM More »
Web Hosting Scam
Any kind of information is vulnerable to threats or attacks on the World Wide Web and the chances of being victimized by a web hosting company cannot be ruled out. Remember to perform a thorough check of the company’s history and credibility before giving out any kind of personal information especially related to your credit card, phone number etc. Do not get lured into the neatly designed websites or ridiculously priced hosting packages.
