Warning: DOMAINRENEWALONLINE.ORG "Domain Slamming"
In the past few weeks, we have received several EMail messages advertising domain name registration services provided by DOMAINRENEWALONLINE.ORG. At first glance the messages appear to legitimate domain renewal notices and they include a link to pay for the renewal - but the messages are actually sales solicitations, attempting to trick you into transferring your domain registration to DOMAINRENEWALONLINE.ORG.
This is a practice known as "domain slamming" and it is similar to the tactics used by the Domain Registry of Canada (who we also issued a warning about). The only significant difference is that the Domain Registry of Canada sends physical letters, while DOMAINRENEWALONLINE.ORG uses EMail instead - so their messages also qualify as spam (unsolicited commercial EMail). Aside from the misleading sales tactics, it's always a good idea to avoid doing business with spammers.
Read on for two samples of the EMail messages sent out by DOMAINRENEWALONLINE.ORG
============================================================== From: "jacques.casey" <jacques.casey@domainremeber.info>Hello
Do not miss, your domain name YOURDOMAIN.com is about to expire 60 days . Our company allows to renew your domain name automatically. Click here if you wish to renew your domain ---------> http://WWW.YOURDOMAIN.com.domainrenewalonline.org/
Once we have accepted the payment we will initiate the renewal process .You will receive a conformation when your name has been renewed. __________________________________
Kind Regards ISP Renewal __________________________________
Services and information about Domain Renewal. You receive a reminder from us when you have a domain name that is about to Expire. Domain Renewal monitors domain names and renews your domain names through your existing Internet service provider. If you choose to prolong your domain name please use the link above. You can also ask your existing domain provider to renew your domain for you. If you order us to renew your domain name, we will not make any changes in the whois information or change internet service provider. The only changes will be a new expire date. You can see the total fee for your renewal by clicking on the link. You can contact our customer center if you have any questions regarding your domain. The customer center can be reached at Tel: +44 20 3318 1883 Fax: +44 20 3318 1884 ==============================================================
============================================================== From: ISP renewal <miriamangels@aol.com>
Be aware
This is a notice to remind you, YOURDOMAIN.com will expire 60 days .We will help you to renew your domain name automatically.Click here if you wish to extend the expiry date of your domain -------->>> http://WWW.YOURDOMAIN.com.domainrenewalonline.org/
You will receive a conformation, once your payment has been accepted and your domain has been renewed. __________________________________
Best regards ISP Renewal __________________________________
Useful information. This is a domain renewal reminder service. Once a domain name is about to expire we will send a reminder notice so you do not miss the expiry date of your domain. If you choose to extend your domain name through our service please use the link above. Note! By using our services you will keep your existing provider. No changes will be made in the whois information except the new expiry date. You may also contact your existing domain provider to renew your domain The only changes will be a new expire date. Click on the link above to View the total cost for the service. You may contact our customer center if you have any additional questions at Tel: +44 20 3318 1883 Fax: +44 20 3318 1884 ==============================================================
