This is the latest email scam going around. Please be aware of this and do not act on it.

Emails are being sent out with the subject line “Domain Dispute and Registration”. These people introduce themselves as a domain registration service in Asia (A Chinese Phone Number is given). The email message states that they’ve received a formal application from someone who wants to use a “domain name” relevant to you.

It reads (for example)… “Last week we received a formal application submitted by Mr. George Zjou who wanted to use the keyword “hodgsonsinternet” to register the Internet Brand and with suffix such as .cn /.com.cn /.net.cn/.hk/ .asia/ domain names.”

It says that after their initial examination they’ve found that the domain name applied for is “…the same as your domain name and trademark….” and that because this may produce a possible dispute they’ve put the registration on hold. They go on to say you have five days to reply or they will approve the application.

It’s yet another scam to try and get to your hard-earned cash. The premise being that you’ll pay them for those domains rather than letting someone else register them. This term is know as Cybersquatting — registering a domain name, then offering to sell the domain to the person or company who owns a trademark for an inflated price.

Anybody can register a domain name but in this instance we believe it is worth staying well away from companies like this. Please circulate this knowledge to anyone you feel its relevant.

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