Originally posted at KtecK Blog - Syndicated on November 26th, 2006 (My old blog)
If you own a domain name, some time prior to renew, you may received a letter in the mail from a company called the Domain Registry of Canada, Domain Registry of America, Domain Registry of Europe and possibility other such names. I just got one of these letters today, November 25, 2006. The letter looks like an official invoice with your personal contact information and name of your expiring domain(s).

Predominately displayed on the top right you’ll see:

“Domain Name Expiration Notice”

The letter has statements like the following indicating that urgent action is required:

“As a courtesy to domain name holders, we are sending you this notice”

“You must renew your domain name to retain exclusive rights to it on the web, and now is the time to renew your name from your current registrar to the Domain Registry of Canada” (could also be, Domain Registry of America, Domain Registry of Europe or other such names) (more…)

Tags: Fraud, Internet, scams