A client of mine unfortunately fell fowl of the domain name renewals scam today – but because we look after our clients we were merely informed and not caught out.

I now feel obliged to inform ANYONE about these scams… this is the deal!

Because of the requirements of law, your name and address usually is searchable for the legal owner of the domain name, and as such various companies use this information to send you a renewal invoice when they have no control or administration of your domain.

This could be in the form of a letter or email, so please be aware they are bogus and are a scam, these include companies called Domain Regsitry of America and Oxford Domains etc

Please note: YOU SHOULD ONLY pay your host for the renewal of any domain / domain related service as they look after YOU and YOUR company.

If in any doubt do not hesitate to call or email your service provider.

Never, ever, oblige these letters or emails as they are only after your domain name and your money!