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brassmonkey · 04-05-2017, 11:51 AM

they are selling names. got a domain email with all my info

Paul&John · 04-05-2017, 12:02 PM

What was the content of the email?

robwod · 04-05-2017, 12:04 PM

I have a pile of domain names with them. And I routinely get hit up to buy lists from brokers. I've never seen one from NameSilo, which would seem to go against their own business plan.

Just curious, have you bothered to contacted them about this to confirm it was not just a mistake? Or was it just more convenient, a la the "GFY Mentality", to come here first and make another thread before confirming anything?

Matt 26z · 04-05-2017, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by robwod

And I routinely get hit up to buy lists from brokers.

If you're talking about spam to buy a similar domain, that's going to happen anywhere you've got names.

robwod · 04-05-2017, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt 26z

If you're talking about spam to buy a similar domain, that's going to happen anywhere you've got names.

Exactly.

But I meant from brokers trying to sell me domains who scrape the registry sites to find similar names to those I own. Some go so far as to "imitate" the registrar by cloaking their webmaster referral to that registry.

When in doubt, it's ALWAYS a better idea to reach out to a company directly first, as opposed to running to a board to create potentially unnecessary drama.

brassmonkey · 04-05-2017, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by robwod

I have a pile of domain names with them. And I routinely get hit up to buy lists from brokers. I've never seen one from NameSilo, which would seem to go against their own business plan.

Just curious, have you bothered to contacted them about this to confirm it was not just a mistake? Or was it just more convenient, a la the "GFY Mentality", to come here first and make another thread before confirming anything?

i checked the box when i registered my domains not a newbie on this shit. 2 day got this email all my info saying i need to lock i my domain the is due in december!

Matt 26z · 04-05-2017, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by brassmonkey

i checked the box when i registered my domains not a newbie on this shit. 2 day got this email all my info saying i need to lock i my domain the is due in december!

So you received an email, supposedly from Namesilo, with all your personal info and it said you have an unlocked domain that is due for renewal in December?

alastik · 04-05-2017, 01:06 PM

That would explain the physical junk mail I've been getting.

FWIW Network Solutions, Name.com, 1and1 and Netfirms are no different.

The only registrars I'm using that haven't sold my info are GoDaddy (surprisingly) and Namecheap.

brassmonkey · 04-05-2017, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt 26z

So you received an email, supposedly from Namesilo, with all your personal info and it said you have an unlocked domain that is due for renewal in December?

no my private info should have not been in the email! are you slow??? hehehe just kidding i swamped with work my god

brassmonkey · 04-05-2017, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by alastik

That would explain the physical junk mail I've been getting.

FWIW Network Solutions, Name.com, 1and1 and Netfirms are no different.

The only registrars I'm using that haven't sold my info are GoDaddy (surprisingly) and Namecheap.

yeah and godaddy is a bitch! guess i will transfer back to namecheap and pay the 11 bucks at least they are honest and support is fuking top of the line

Jel · 04-05-2017, 04:16 PM

not too difficult to see why OP's role in the biz is as a sigwhore on a board mostly populated by hobbyists.

ruff · 04-05-2017, 07:06 PM

Where the fuck is Batman?

brassmonkey · 04-05-2017, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Jel

not too difficult to see why OP's role in the biz is as a sigwhore on a board mostly populated by hobbyists.

i got a whore hangin for you pretty mouth

jscott · 04-06-2017, 06:09 AM

I used to get actual paper mail sent to my Pobox or even home address, stating domains that i own, and how i need to renew them for $70/year.

These are semi-scammers, not sure how they get ahold of our infos, whether it be hacked info, or what. But i highly doubt Namesilo are selling customer lists

Barry-xlovecam · 04-06-2017, 06:16 AM

It's is relatively easy to script a whois bot and to make the requests to different registry whois servers randomly.

I have done that for some projects ...

Welcome to the dark side of the Internet ...

Bladewire · 04-06-2017, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by brassmonkey

yeah and godaddy is a bitch! guess i will transfer back to namecheap and pay the 11 bucks at least they are honest and support is fuking top of the line

NameCheap is shit now. Never seeing their $6 or so renewal coupons always $9 & change.

They are crooks expiring your domains @27 says now instead of 30. Here's a thread about what I went through with them, real time. Synopsis below:

NameCheap wanted $200 to renew my "expired" domain that slipped through during the Christmas holidays. They also expire in less than 30days now it's 27 days. How did I find out it expired? I got an email that my domain had been transferred to a random person.

I freaked out contacted NameCheap "live" support (that takes 5 minutes+ to answer each question.) after about 40 minutes I find out that NAMECHEAP is the 3rd party my domain was transferred to, even though their company info is nowhere on the registration.

Follow this link for the rest of the story.

Fuck NameCheap and their shitty "customer service" and scheme to make back off 27 day "expired" domains.

brassmonkey · 04-06-2017, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barry-xlovecam

It's is relatively easy to script a whois bot and to make the requests to different registry whois servers randomly.

I have done that for some projects ...

Welcome to the dark side of the Internet ...

if the whois is "private" how would a script scrape it??

jscott · 04-06-2017, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by brassmonkey

if the whois is "private" how would a script scrape it??

Just like all those scammers/spammers that are sending you/us these bogus deals, they are PRO's man, they have their ways

brassmonkey · 04-06-2017, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jscott

Just like all those scammers/spammers that are sending you/us these bogus deals, they are PRO's man, they have their ways

the whois is not suppose to be your real info! i sent the attorney general a email waiting to hear back. this is fraud

Alex21 · 04-15-2017, 05:48 AM

Looks like Name.com is doing this too now.. or similar.. unsolicited brokering of names:

Title: We found a great domain for you: blah.org

This Premium Domain would be great for you: blah.org

If you're looking to expand your online presence and reach new audiences, you might be interested in blah.org. The domain name is currently available, and it's a perfect compliment to blah.com

Never remember getting these before. at least from a legit company like Name.com..

InfoGuy · 04-15-2017, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt 26z

If you're talking about spam to buy a similar domain, that's going to happen anywhere you've got names.

Most of the spam offering similar domains for sale are from flippers of domains in RedemptionPeriod or PendingDelete. If you want to fuck with them, express interest in buying, wait for them to acquire the domain after it drops and then tell them afterwards you lost interest to leave them holding the bag. Occasionally, it's from a domainer or broker looking to sell a domain.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jscott

I used to get actual paper mail sent to my Pobox or even home address, stating domains that i own, and how i need to renew them for $70/year.

These are semi-scammers, not sure how they get ahold of our infos, whether it be hacked info, or what. But i highly doubt Namesilo are selling customer lists

Paper bills for $70/year sounds like they're from scammers like iDNS (Internet Domain Name Services), that offer search engine listing renewals, not domain renewals.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bladewire

NameCheap is shit now. Never seeing their $6 or so renewal coupons always $9 & change.

They are crooks expiring your domains @27 says now instead of 30. Here's a thread about what I went through with them, real time. Synopsis below:

NameCheap wanted $200 to renew my "expired" domain that slipped through during the Christmas holidays. They also expire in less than 30days now it's 27 days. How did I find out it expired? I got an email that my domain had been transferred to a random person.

I freaked out contacted NameCheap "live" support (that takes 5 minutes+ to answer each question.) after about 40 minutes I find out that NAMECHEAP is the 3rd party my domain was transferred to, even though their company info is nowhere on the registration.

Follow this link for the rest of the story.

Fuck NameCheap and their shitty "customer service" and scheme to make back off 27 day "expired" domains.

You do know that NameCheap operates on an enom backend, right? Did you try transferring out as an option to the $200 redemption fee?

Bladewire · 04-15-2017, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by InfoGuy

You do know that NameCheap operates on an enom backend, right? Did you try transferring out as an option to the $200 redemption fee?

Their interface won't let you transfer out and their live online support says you have to pay $200 before they'll do it for you, now they're trying to sell my Zoreo.com domain they stole at 27 days for $4,975 fuck them never again with Namecheap.

That's what I get for using a Russian owned domain registrar #ThanksGFY

But seriously, thanks for trying to help I appreciate that

InfoGuy · 04-15-2017, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Bladewire

But seriously, thanks for trying to help I appreciate that

You're welcome. NameCheap/enom expired inventory is auctioned off at NameJet.

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robwod Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,539	I have a pile of domain names with them. And I routinely get hit up to buy lists from brokers. I've never seen one from NameSilo, which would seem to go against their own business plan. Just curious, have you bothered to contacted them about this to confirm it was not just a mistake? Or was it just more convenient, a la the "GFY Mentality", to come here first and make another thread before confirming anything? __________________ NSFW

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04-05-2017, 01:06 PM	#8
alastik Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Ohio Posts: 50	That would explain the physical junk mail I've been getting. FWIW Network Solutions, Name.com, 1and1 and Netfirms are no different. The only registrars I'm using that haven't sold my info are GoDaddy (surprisingly) and Namecheap.

04-05-2017, 04:16 PM	#11
Jel Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,904	not too difficult to see why OP's role in the biz is as a sigwhore on a board mostly populated by hobbyists.

04-06-2017, 06:09 AM	#14
jscott So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Taipei Posts: 25,198	I used to get actual paper mail sent to my Pobox or even home address, stating domains that i own, and how i need to renew them for $70/year. These are semi-scammers, not sure how they get ahold of our infos, whether it be hacked info, or what. But i highly doubt Namesilo are selling customer lists

04-06-2017, 06:16 AM	#15
Barry-xlovecam It's 42 Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Global Posts: 18,083	It's is relatively easy to script a whois bot and to make the requests to different registry whois servers randomly. I have done that for some projects ... Welcome to the dark side of the Internet ...

04-15-2017, 05:48 AM	#20
Alex21 Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 339	Looks like Name.com is doing this too now.. or similar.. unsolicited brokering of names: Title: We found a great domain for you: blah.org This Premium Domain would be great for you: blah.org If you're looking to expand your online presence and reach new audiences, you might be interested in blah.org. The domain name is currently available, and it's a perfect compliment to blah.com Never remember getting these before. at least from a legit company like Name.com..