Domain Renewal Scam

I've gotten these letters in the mail before, pretending to be this selfless servant, only looking out for your best interest.  If it only that were true, below I'll detail exactly what they're doing and why you shouldn't go along with it.

Wow, this sure looks official, you have the United States flag there sort of, the font here is even readable, I'm surprised a nice man in a suit and slicked back hair doesn't ring the door bell when you open it.

So, How much will this "courtesy" cost you?

Says here $35 for 1 year and what's this? $50 for 2 years WHAT A DEAL!  Where do I sign?

Do the due diligence people, look around, paying more than $10/year for a standard domain is too much. Put these wolves in sheep clothing out of business by using fair priced registrars like:

Some Final Thoughts

On another note, make sure you own your own domain name, not the IT guy that worked for you 3 years ago, or your cousin, or brother, or whoever.  The domain should be in your name and under your control at all times.  If you're not sure, give us a call or look for an upcoming post on "keeping your business's on-line real estate in your name".

 

 


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