If you have a website, you’ve probably gotten one of these letters. It looks legit, but is it?? Learn how to identify scam letters, what to do if you get one, and what to do if you fall for it! ⬇CLICK SHOW MORE for details⬇
If you have a website, chances are you’ve received a letter like the one below from Domain Registry (or something similar, like iDNS, Domain Registry of America, or Internet Registry of Canada). It’s a Domain Name Expiration Notice. The letter tells you that your domain name registration (the URL of your website) will expire in the next few months and offers you the best savings if you renew now.
The letter often looks very official. It includes a logo (often with your country’s flag), your name, address, and domain information. Many people assume they need to pay up to keep their website domain active. Or they give it to their Accounting department for payment and forget about it.
But if you’ve ever wondered “Is this domain renewal letter legitimate?” or “Do I need to pay this bill?” here’s the straight answer. Do not pay! It’s a scam.
Unfortunately, domain name registration and renewal scams are pretty common. I get a couple of calls a month from clients asking what they should do with a letter/bill they’re received. So go to https://treecaremarketingsolutions.com/domain-name-registration-renewal-scam to find out what I tell my clients. I’ll:
– explain what this domain renewal letter actually is,
– give examples of the most common domain name scams,
– share tips to identify whether a letter you’ve received is legitimate or not,
– describe what to do if you’ve fallen for the scam,
– and walk you through what to do when you get one of these letters.
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