IllDev.com SEO Domain Name FAQ Frequently Asked QuestionsDomain Fraud FAQ
The following provides answers to some of the most frequently
asked questions about the domain name registration solicitation
mailings.
What is Fraudulent Invoicing for Domains?
We want to help you prevent your domain name registration from
being moved to another company by being tricked into renewing
with another provider. If you receive mail that appears to be an
invoice, which is in fact a solicitation for business, you may be
the target of a fraudulent or false invoicing scheme.
Which companies are making these solicitations?
There are a number of domain registration companies looking to
grow their businesses by stealing business from other companies.
While we welcome fair competition in the marketplace, some
companies believe the best way to win business is to solicit
existing domain name registrants from other companies. Wherever
possible, these companies will target registrants and trick them
into moving their domain registration business. Some companies
recently reported to have been involved in this type of activity
are:
- Domain Registry of America (DROA)
- Internet Registry of Canada (IROC)
- Internet Registry of America (IROA)
- Verisign/Network Solutions
What should I do to avoid being tricked into
transferring my domain away from my current
provider?
The best way to combat this is to simply IGNORE all
communications regarding your domain name that do NOT come from
your current provider.
What can I do if I’m already a victim?
The first thing you should do is contact the payment
authority. In all likelihood, these transactions will not be
processed if the company is not able to secure payment for the
transaction. If you have already sent money to one of these
companies, we suggest contacting your bank or credit card company
immediately regarding your options to have any payment you may
have authorized either stopped or reversed.
Major Credit Card Company Contact Numbers:
Visa Global Customer Assistance: 1-800-847-2911
Mastercard USA: 1-800-MC-ASSIST (1-800-622-7747)
Mastercard Canada: 1-800-307-7309
American Express: 1-800-528-4800
Diners Club USA: 800 2 DINERS (1-800-234-6377)
Diners Club Canada: 1 800 363 3333
How can I help make sure this doesn’t happen to
anyone else?
Report the incident to your current provider and the
appropriate authorities! Proactively combating these sorts of
unscrupulous business practices is the only way to ensure these
companies are stopped. This will not only help you, but all
registrants, to enjoy the freedom to choose your provider and to
be free from solicitations designed to deceive or trick you. It
will also help us aid you in the recovery of your domain.
Please report all incidents of solicitation to: registration@IllDev.com
Send evidence of the solicitation to your current domain
provider. We’re working with Tucows OpenSRS, our supplier
as well as the appropriate authorities to assess the pursuit of
legal and policy initiatives at our disposal. Please help us by
taking the time to send us any solicitation you receive. Samples
can be sent to:
IllDev.com search engine optimization
9135 Katy Freeway Suite 204
Bradenton Search Engine Optimization , TX 77024
How can I combat an incident of solicitation?
Incidents of solicitation should always be reported to
your current provider. Additionally, the following resources can
be used to help combat these practices in general:
In the United States:
- Report your incident at the United States Postal Inspection
Service On-line Complaints web site.
- You can also complete the PDF
Form and send the completed report to your Postmaster or mail
to:
- INSPECTION SERVICE SUPPORT GROUP
222 S RIVERSIDE PLAZA STE 1250
CHICAGO IL 60606-6100
- Check out http://www.domainscams.com for the latest
information on these sorts of solicitations.
In Canada:
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For more information on domain registration, please see:
Domain FAQ- domain name registration FAQ
Domain Buyers Article - domain name buyers guide
To set up a free, no-pressure
appointment with one of our representatives, call us at:
941.705.1388.
Although we are located in Bradenton, Florida, we will
personally visit customers in Sarasota, Venice, Tampa,
Lakeland, Orlando, Jacksonville, Ellenton, Palmetto, Myakka,
Siesta Key, Bird Key, Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton Beach, Anna
Maria Island, Tidy Island, Cortez and other accompanying
cities. We also boast clients from Chicago, Ukraine, Los
Angeles, Myakka, Sarasota, Ellenton, Braidwood, Joliet,
Longboat Key, Little Rock and Manhattan.
