[ale] Domain Name Registration

[Fulton Green]

Isn't this address near that Benchmark Printing Supply that keeps spamming
the 'net? :)

Did they even bother to provide any electronic contact info (email, web)?
This is most likely a scam, but I could be wrong. Double-check your NetSol
info to make sure they haven't stolen it, though, and make sure your
authentication method with them is secure as well.

On Mon, Aug 14, 2000 at 10:45:53AM -0400, Ron Mellema wrote:
> I know this is not a Linux question but you are the only group that I
> completely trust. I just received a FAX from a domain registrar that
> calls themselves EDNM and they imply that I MUST respond to them to keep
> from loosing a name we have had for 3 years. First, does it appear that
> I do have the name locked down? Conditions:
> Registrar - Network Solutions
> I control all contacts with NIC handles
> All handles are password protected.
> 
> Can another registrar take the name from Network Solutions without my
> consent? Side note, the name comes up for renewal on 10/11/2000 and it
> will be paid.
> 
> I will list below some of the FAX content just for reference.
> _______________________________________
> FINAL NOTICE
> URGENT NOTICE OF IDENTICAL DOMAIN NAME APPLICATION BY A THIRD PARTY
> 
> You are required to submit to us your opposition to the third party
> domain name registration contemplated herein and expressly advise us of
> your intent to license this domain name prior to the expiration of this
> notice.
> 
> They give their address as:
> EDNM - 5555 Glenridge Connector, Suite 200
> Atlanta GA 30342
> 
> No phone number given just a FAX #8777-450-0607
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