This is pretty unusual that PETA ask for donation of domain name SEX.COM
DOM Partners is hoping to take home a hefty sum by auctioning off the domain name “sex.com” on Thursday, but instead of selling the domain to the highest bidder, we’re asking the company to charitably donate the domain to PETA.
Televisions, news and all media again talking about sex.com . It’s long history behind this domain.
What’s going to happened?
Good friend of my received fraud e-mail, but this time is purchase of the art.
Here is the e-mail that’s arrived- look very legit
From: Linda
Subject: Venus
To: XXXX@xxxx
Hello,I appreciate your works and I would like to have the one titled:Venus .Please get back to me and lets arrange the purchase,Thanks.
Linda.
Looks like good legit offer. Does it? Receiver respond with terms of sale, and shipping cost.
Look at the copy of senders e-mail after TOS was send out;
From: Linda
Subject: Thanks.
To: XXXX@XXXXX
XXXXX,
Good to hear back from you.Yes,I will definitely like to proceed with the purchase of the work.I think it is a lovely work that will add a lot of colors to our wall.
I am presently away in London for my twin sister’s wedding even though it comes at a time when we are preparing for a big move and also expecting a baby but my presence here means so much to her,I guess you know how intimate identical twins are?she was also in the states when I was getting married to Terry in December 2001.Also,I would like to have my baby girl delivered here and i am buying this artwork for her nursery.
Please let me have your address,phone number and the name that would be written on the certified check so that I can inform my husband that is still shuttling between our home in Alabama and Cape Town, South Africa on whom to make the payment payable to.He has just been transferred to head the Mechanical section of their head Office in Cape town.He would be quite busy though,but I know he would find a time to send your payment asap.He loves artworks too.
About the shipping arrangement?I would have to forward your contact info to the local cartage company that is moving all our properties from Alabama to S.Africa,so that they would get in touch with you to arrange shipping details.They will arrange pick up of the artwork from your studio.(i.e there would be no shipping cost on the price of the artwork).They are handling all our movement arrangement and we would not like to move in pieces.
I hope you understand the arrangement?Please feel free to ask further questions.I saw your works while searching for artwork that would be used to beautify our new girl’s wall and your work caught my attention.I cant wait to have it on the wall!!!
I will look forward to hearing from you so I can know how best to proceed.
Cheers.
Best Regards,
Linda.
So, what are you guys thing? Looks pretty legit does it?
Be very cautions and careful when you are selling your products on the internet.
” Watch Out Spam e-mails offer for your domains”
Typical domain scammer email.
I figured I would post this email exchange for anyone who hasn’t been scammed via email/Paypal yet.
From: Anthony Smith
To: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: regarding domain xxx.xxx
Dear Sir/Madam,
We would like to show our interest in your domain name xxx.xxx
According to information stated in the www.domaintools.com, You are the owner of the above mentioned domain.
We would like to know if this domain name is for sale and what would be the price.
We are looking forward to hearing form You soon.
Best regards.
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OK, the wording of this email just doesn’t seem right from the get go. Something sounds almost familiar about it… what could it be… oh yeah, I remember now… “Dear Sir/Madam, I am a Nigerian lawyer for the royal family…”
Maybe I’m being too cynical.
I guess there’s a chance this could be a legitimate inquiry, right?
I’ve been planning to develop this name for a while, but who knows when I’ll ever really get around to it.
I’ll figure a price and respond just in case.
From: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
To: Anthony Smith
Subject: regarding domain xxx.xxx
Yes, it is for sale.
$950.00 USD
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I get a reply back right away.
From: Anthony Smith
To: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: regarding domain xxx.xxx
Would You sell it for less?
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Well that’s par for the course. Reminder to self: Use “Firm” next time.
From: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
To: Anthony Smith
Subject: regarding domain xxx.xxx
Hi Anthony,
I’m afraid not.
Our original plans were to develop it for our web design business as xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and as a developed site I’m sure it will generate several times more than that asking price in sales revenue.
You asked me for a price and that made me determine the worth of the domain based on the lowest offer I would accept to drop my plans for the domain.
I am in no rush to sell the domain and am happy to develop it in the future when I have the time.
Thank you for your interest and best of luck in your ventures.
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Reply from “Anthony” takes a little longer this time.
From: Anthony Smith
To: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: regarding domain xxx.xxx
Well, we accept Your asking price.
Now could You please provide as with Your PayPal details so we could end this transaction?
Thank You.
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End this transaction… with Paypal? Not so fast.
(How many little red flags have you counted so far?)
Time to offer a little free education. Well, maybe not free since I’m going to ask you to pay 100% of the escrow fee.
Of course if “Anthony” balks at this, really wants the domain, and is legitimate then I could always offer to split the fee.
From: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
To: Anthony Smith
Subject: regarding domain xxx.xxx
Hi Anthony,
Paypal does not offer any buyer or seller protection for intangible goods such as domain names.
For domain sales we accept wire transfer or escrow.com transactions.
Buyer pays transaction fee.
Thank you.
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OK “Anthony”, the ball is in your court and we’re nearing the end of our game.
From: Anthony Smith
To: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: regarding domain xxx.xxx
Dear xxxxxxxx,
I am more than sorry to say that PayPal is our only option.
If that is OK with You, we could go on. If not – that’s a pitty.
Please let us know Your decision.
Thank You.
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Ooooooo, wrong answer… and the little red flags grow bigger.
(Btw, what the heck is a “pitty”?)
Anyway, fear not for I have the final answer that will overcome this last obstacle and bring about a happily ever after ending for the both of us…. plus I’m growing tired of this game.
From: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
To: Anthony Smith
Subject: regarding domain xxx.xxx
Hi Anthony,
No problem. Paypal will be fine to use on your end.
You can use your Paypal account to pay for the escrow.com transaction.
The escrow fee is slightly higher for using Paypal so I will pay half the transaction fee.
Since you seem unfamiliar with domain purchases and escrow I have already signed into my account and filled out the transaction information for you.
You should be receiving an email from escrow.com shortly.
If you are still interested in the domain just follow the simple directions at the site to complete payment and get the transfer going.
Thank you.
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OK, “Anthony”, last chance. It’s time to show the cards in your hand.
From: Anthony Smith
To: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: regarding domain xxx.xxx
Sorry, only direct PayPal payment.
Please let us know if You are still interested.
Thank You.
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Scammers are everywhere. Be wary of any offers that come out of the blue, especially ones that seem too good to be true. (The domain in question would probably fetch $250-300 tops on the board.)
And above all else, if somebody insists on using Paypal…. RUN!
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