[Wylug-discuss] Warning: Domain Name Scam

[Smylers]

James Holden writes:

> I've had two phone calls regarding domains which I manage for local
> businesses.  ...  You are told that another company is seeking to
> register a domain similar to yours.
>
> If you manage domains for business customers, I'd recommend you let
> them know to avoid this obvious scam.

Or, if the near-miss domain is sufficiently close to your main domain
that you do think it's worth having, simply keep them talking on the
phone long enough to log on to your usual domain-registering website and
grab it yourself ... then thank them for bringing it to your attention.

Smylers