Domain Appraisal Scam

den · 01-02-2007, 10:12:25 AM

Seems like someone is trying to scam me into paying for a dodgy appraisal which I suspect he also owns.

Already replied saying no to the appraisal and if he wants the domain to just go ahead and buy it.

Anyone come across this scam/website?

Quote:

500 USD. Ok.

Do you sell the name only without web site? I'm interested in the name so web site is not so important.

Do you have an appraisal certificate for your domain name?

Domain name is an investment for me. In other words I'm going to sell your name later and make a profit. If I overpay I won't be able to make a profit in the future. It's very important for you and me to know the current market value of your domain.

Of course, we must be sure that you are engaging a reputable appraisal company. I heard many appraisal companies often made inaccurate appraisals. I will only accept appraisals from independent sources I trust. I heard some appraisal companies often made inaccurate appraisals. To avoid mistakes I asked domain experts about reputable appraisal companies in a forum
Domain Talk

Just check this posting.

If the appraisal comes higher you can adjust your asking price accordingly. I also hope you can give me 10% - 15% discount of the appraised value.

After I get an appraisal from you we'll continue our negotiations.

How do you prefer to get paid: www.escrow.com, www.PayPal.com check or wire?

Hope we can come to an agreement fast.

Looking forward to your reply.

accelerator · 01-02-2007, 02:16:24 PM

Yes, this type of appraisal scam is pretty common. Avoid.

Rgds

Accelerator

den · 01-02-2007, 02:57:16 PM

Cheers accelerator,

The guy is still emailing me, will see how long I can wind him up for

thadeas · 06-02-2007, 11:31:56 PM

Hi,

These type of scams have been around for a while, keep him on the hook and waste his time before telling him to go get f**ked.

Many Thanks

Thadeas.

bensd · 14-02-2007, 09:16:37 AM

Had the same email come through the other day....

Wanted to offer me $6,000 for a third rate .biz name lol

Takwa · 19-07-2007, 12:49:10 PM

Yes I had the same type of e-mail, nearly fall for it until he ask me to appraisal from some company which i searched on the net, and found lots of posts about this scam. Later I just blocked him as spam, should have play with them a bit lol

Anyway if anyone want to see a copy of the e-mail they sent, please go to
http://www.traffic4u.info/Scams.html

Beware everyone domain scams are so common.

chenzen · 28-07-2007, 03:01:35 AM

everyone beware of securenamesale.com. i lost $69 to them already. visit http://domainnameappraisalscam.com to find about the format and procedure of the scams. enjoy

tazzzz7 · 13-07-2008, 04:15:52 PM

Same letter but different person and email address now: email address is from phrllc@phreaker.net. He also offers $6000 for your domain as long as you get an appraisal from easynamesale.com.

Hello,

We are interested in XXXXXXXXX.com

Please let us know the your price and we will consider it.

Our company is investing in High Tech and IT projects. Now the domain market is
very attractive for us, since every business in the Internet requires a domain.

Looking forward to do business with you.

Regards,
George Sterling
President
PHR LLC

northonline · 17-07-2008, 09:27:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tazzzz7

Same letter but different person and email address now: email address is from phrllc@phreaker.net. He also offers $6000 for your domain as long as you get an appraisal from easynamesale.com.

Hello,

We are interested in XXXXXXXXX.com

Please let us know the your price and we will consider it.

Our company is investing in High Tech and IT projects. Now the domain market is
very attractive for us, since every business in the Internet requires a domain.

Looking forward to do business with you.

Regards,
George Sterling
President
PHR LLC

I was scammed couple of months ago with similar kind of e-mail but soon I realised that and asked for a refund from plimus and get the money back.

It seems like this guy never gives up.

north

tifosi · 17-07-2008, 10:37:28 PM

0.1% take up from 10000 emails = nice steady income.

Just the nature of scamming unfortunately. Just be aware and not be the 0.1%

S

01-02-2007, 02:16:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
accelerator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: England Posts: 4,918 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 31)	Yes, this type of appraisal scam is pretty common. Avoid. Rgds Accelerator __________________ LowPrices.co.uk \| My Twitter \| KeyphraseDomains.co.uk \| Mens Shirts \| Hotels in Bath \| Money Off Code

19-07-2007, 12:49:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
Takwa Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,088 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 36)	Yes I had the same type of e-mail, nearly fall for it until he ask me to appraisal from some company which i searched on the net, and found lots of posts about this scam. Later I just blocked him as spam, should have play with them a bit lol Anyway if anyone want to see a copy of the e-mail they sent, please go to http://www.traffic4u.info/Scams.html Beware everyone domain scams are so common. Last edited by Takwa; 15-04-2008 at 02:39:22 PM.

13-07-2008, 04:15:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
tazzzz7 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (0% / 0)	Also goes by EASYNAMESALE.com BIG SCAM Same letter but different person and email address now: email address is from phrllc@phreaker.net. He also offers $6000 for your domain as long as you get an appraisal from easynamesale.com. Hello, We are interested in XXXXXXXXX.com Please let us know the your price and we will consider it. Our company is investing in High Tech and IT projects. Now the domain market is very attractive for us, since every business in the Internet requires a domain. Looking forward to do business with you. Regards, George Sterling President PHR LLC Last edited by tazzzz7; 13-07-2008 at 04:18:46 PM. Reason: NOT DONE YET!~

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