SUSPICIOUS??? I get an email from a guy - DNForum - Domain Sales, Domain Forum, Domain Appraisals, Domain Registrars

**todd69101** · 05-06-2009, 05:19 PM

I recieved an email thats suspicious to me. What do you think? Hi Im so and so i am very interested in domain. He asks for others I might have. I told him I wanted $500 for each.He wants ME to pay for appraisals on them...Is this the norm? Cant he buy an appraisal on my domains? Thanks for any help. Todd

**south** · 05-06-2009, 05:20 PM

It's a scam.

Delete it.

**todd69101** · 05-06-2009, 05:26 PM

Thanks south, I know if it sounds fishy it is!!! But I felt I better ask before I blew him off. Cant you buy an appraisal on any domain or do you have to be the owner?

Heres the email!

Hello,

What is the price of your domain?

We are very interested in it. Good domains are wise investment in the
future. Our company is interested in easy-to-remember domain names.

If you have other domains for sale feel free to send your list.

Looking forward to do business with you.

Regards,
Andrew Weisberg
CEO
OB Real Estate LLC

**fab** · 05-06-2009, 05:30 PM

You can get an appraisal on any domain. He wants you to pay a partner of his for an appraisal, and then he'll tell you, he's not interested in the domain.

**south** · 05-06-2009, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by todd69101

Thanks south, I know if it sounds fishy it is!!! But I felt I better ask before I blew him off. Cant you buy an appraisal on any domain or do you have to be the owner?

You can buy an appraisal for anything, whether yours or not. They're pretty meaningless anyway most of the time. People will pay what they will pay. Check similar domain sales histories to get ideas as well. Dnjournal is a good start, there are others.

**todd69101** · 05-06-2009, 05:33 PM

Thanks for all the help,
I figured he was up to no good....
Heres his email,

weisberg@theonlinebrokerage.com

**owntag** · 05-06-2009, 06:10 PM

It isn't normal that you just know this Appraisal Scam as an active DNF member since 2007!

**todd69101** · 05-06-2009, 06:43 PM

I am not a full timer. I dont even consider myself a domainer. I really need to start a different approach to domaining than I have. I have chatted only a few times with everybody. I do see alot of professional people here on DNF. I am going to start a new beginning right now!!

Hello evryone here at DNF, I have been a member since 2007 (part time). I only own about 300 domains. When I first started I had over 1000. I let them go because I had given up. I am back now. I also own DnMama. with only 38 customers.(A big reason for only having this many customers is because I havent presented myself) I work in a Hospital. And play with domains in my spare time. I am 45 years old. Love to Hunt and Fish. Thanks to everyone that has helped me out when I asked questions. Todd

**kyria** · 05-07-2009, 07:51 AM

I just got an identical one about 10 minutes ago. I told him the price, but told him not to bother replying if he wants me to appraise the domain. Bet he will not answer?

kyria

**south** · 05-07-2009, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyria

I just got an identical one about 10 minutes ago. I told him the price, but told him not to bother replying if he wants me to appraise the domain. Bet he will not answer?

kyria

Don't bother to reply. Just delete them. And add a filter in your email client

ezimedia · 05-08-2009, 01:58 AM

HI

Lot's of people get these type of emails.. and I just reply if you want an appraisal for my domains you want to buy then you pay for the appraisal and I will take the cost of the price of the domains when you are ready to buy.

Thx
Tom

**supermance** · 05-08-2009, 05:36 AM

hi, a got the same email 6 months ago

, yes they're scam

**kyria** · 05-08-2009, 05:46 AM

About a year ago I was quite active on the 419eaters site having fun with the Nigerian type scammers. Pitty I no longer have time to play with these lowlives...although I'm quite tempted to follow up with this guy...

**DomainName** · 05-08-2009, 02:36 PM

yeah, received the same e-mail 2 days ago. SCAM!

He used the line that they didn't respond faster because his wife was giving birth. Geez, I don't need that much detail here!

**victornumber** · 05-08-2009, 03:21 PM

received the same thing. I told them I already sold it and its not available and they keep insisting me to get an appraisal as if they are ignoring my messages.

**aZooZa** · 05-08-2009, 03:54 PM

Zone file spam.

**patroiz** · 05-10-2009, 09:06 AM

http://www.google.is/search?hl=is&q=...btnG=Leita&lr=

it seems that Google doesn't know Andrew's company, it is usually a sign of a scam.

**SIKHboy** · 05-10-2009, 02:34 PM

i got those every now and then emails, and go to junk box straight lol

waste of time and waste of money

I use to own a random 4 Letter with letters like zxq domain, and i dropped it 2 years ago lol, and people even send me they want to buy and after the appraisal.

complete BS

**drondeau** · 06-15-2009, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ezimedia

HI

Lot's of people get these type of emails.. and I just reply if you want an appraisal for my domains you want to buy then you pay for the appraisal and I will take the cost of the price of the domains when you are ready to buy.

Thx
Tom

Yeah, thats the exact same response I give - I never hear back from these guys

**ops8086** · 07-05-2009, 07:10 AM

Do not trust this guy, he sent an identical email in the last days for my domain and offered my 10,000 USD for a domain that is worth no more than 50 USD.

It is a scam, if you search on Google you see a lot of people received that identical email, and say about this scam.

Please, don't trust him.

05-06-2009, 05:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
todd69101 Platinum Lifetime Member Name: Todd Scott Last Online: Yesterday 08:50 AM iTrader: (38) Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,354 DNF$: 325 Location: Nebraska Country:	SUSPICIOUS??? I get an email from a guy I recieved an email thats suspicious to me. What do you think? Hi Im so and so i am very interested in domain. He asks for others I might have. I told him I wanted $500 for each.He wants ME to pay for appraisals on them...Is this the norm? Cant he buy an appraisal on my domains? Thanks for any help. Todd __________________ <<<< jugs101.com >>>> PM offers!

05-06-2009, 05:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
south DNF Addict Name: Scott Last Online: Yesterday 05:12 PM iTrader: (137) Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,132 DNF$: 2,659 Location: 33143/04930 Country:	It's a scam. Delete it. __________________ All offers valid for 72 hours except running auctions. SJCParking.com \| SFOOffsiteParking.com \| LaGuardiaParking.net

05-06-2009, 05:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
todd69101 Platinum Lifetime Member Name: Todd Scott Last Online: Yesterday 08:50 AM iTrader: (38) Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,354 DNF$: 325 Location: Nebraska Country:	Thanks south, I know if it sounds fishy it is!!! But I felt I better ask before I blew him off. Cant you buy an appraisal on any domain or do you have to be the owner? Heres the email! Hello, What is the price of your domain? We are very interested in it. Good domains are wise investment in the future. Our company is interested in easy-to-remember domain names. If you have other domains for sale feel free to send your list. Looking forward to do business with you. Regards, Andrew Weisberg CEO OB Real Estate LLC __________________ <<<< jugs101.com >>>> PM offers! Last edited by todd69101; 05-06-2009 at 05:30 PM..

05-06-2009, 05:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
fab Last Online: 11-19-2009 07:01 PM iTrader: (26) Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,442 DNF$: 366 Location: Elad Country:	You can get an appraisal on any domain. He wants you to pay a partner of his for an appraisal, and then he'll tell you, he's not interested in the domain. __________________ Text Link Ads WhyPark.com - Stop Parking Your Domains - 48 Hour $100 Domain Fire Sale

05-06-2009, 05:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
todd69101 Platinum Lifetime Member Name: Todd Scott Last Online: Yesterday 08:50 AM iTrader: (38) Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,354 DNF$: 325 Location: Nebraska Country:	Thanks for all the help, I figured he was up to no good.... Heres his email, weisberg@theonlinebrokerage.com __________________ <<<< jugs101.com >>>> PM offers! Last edited by todd69101; 05-06-2009 at 05:39 PM..

05-06-2009, 06:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
owntag DNStore.com Last Online: Today 01:46 AM iTrader: (47) Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,380 DNF$: 742 Location: U.K Country:	It isn't normal that you just know this Appraisal Scam as an active DNF member since 2007! __________________ ABCDE.COM - Even your grandmother can remember!

05-06-2009, 06:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
todd69101 Platinum Lifetime Member Name: Todd Scott Last Online: Yesterday 08:50 AM iTrader: (38) Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,354 DNF$: 325 Location: Nebraska Country:	I am not a full timer. I dont even consider myself a domainer. I really need to start a different approach to domaining than I have. I have chatted only a few times with everybody. I do see alot of professional people here on DNF. I am going to start a new beginning right now!! Hello evryone here at DNF, I have been a member since 2007 (part time). I only own about 300 domains. When I first started I had over 1000. I let them go because I had given up. I am back now. I also own DnMama. with only 38 customers.(A big reason for only having this many customers is because I havent presented myself) I work in a Hospital. And play with domains in my spare time. I am 45 years old. Love to Hunt and Fish. Thanks to everyone that has helped me out when I asked questions. Todd __________________ <<<< jugs101.com >>>> PM offers!

05-07-2009, 07:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
kyria Platinum Lifetime Member Last Online: 09-24-2009 04:16 PM iTrader: (3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 31 DNF$: 265 Location: Cyprus Country:	I just got an identical one about 10 minutes ago. I told him the price, but told him not to bother replying if he wants me to appraise the domain. Bet he will not answer? kyria

05-08-2009, 01:58 AM	#11 (permalink)
ezimedia DNF Member Last Online: Yesterday 03:17 AM iTrader: (43) Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 841 DNF$: 111 Location: Australia	HI Lot's of people get these type of emails.. and I just reply if you want an appraisal for my domains you want to buy then you pay for the appraisal and I will take the cost of the price of the domains when you are ready to buy. Thx Tom __________________ Free Directory Submitter - More Free Seo Tools - Free Forum Poster Software Weight Lifting Books - Weight Lifting Information

05-08-2009, 05:36 AM	#12 (permalink)
supermance Gold Lifetime Member Last Online: 05-24-2009 03:30 AM iTrader: (0) Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 5 DNF$: 10	hi, a got the same email 6 months ago , yes they're scam

05-08-2009, 05:46 AM	#13 (permalink)
kyria Platinum Lifetime Member Last Online: 09-24-2009 04:16 PM iTrader: (3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 31 DNF$: 265 Location: Cyprus Country:	About a year ago I was quite active on the 419eaters site having fun with the Nigerian type scammers. Pitty I no longer have time to play with these lowlives...although I'm quite tempted to follow up with this guy...

05-08-2009, 02:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
DomainName Live, Eat, Breathe Names Last Online: Yesterday 09:55 PM iTrader: (19) Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 808 DNF$: 88 Country:	yeah, received the same e-mail 2 days ago. SCAM! He used the line that they didn't respond faster because his wife was giving birth. Geez, I don't need that much detail here! __________________ My Countdown Counting down to: Until a new year 39 days 21 hours 51 minutes

05-08-2009, 03:21 PM	#15 (permalink)
victornumber Exclusive Lifetime Member Last Online: Yesterday 07:41 PM iTrader: (24) Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 884 DNF$: 0	received the same thing. I told them I already sold it and its not available and they keep insisting me to get an appraisal as if they are ignoring my messages. __________________ buying lll.ca and generics. PM list and prices

05-08-2009, 03:54 PM	#16 (permalink)
aZooZa Name: Dale Hubbard Last Online: Yesterday 04:09 PM iTrader: (45) Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,874 DNF$: 5,869 Location: Exeter, UK Country:	Zone file spam. __________________ UK Drop Catching Services: Dropsystem.co.uk New! Canada TBR Drop Catching: Dropping.ca New! QUALITY MiniSites: NOTsoMINI.com

05-10-2009, 09:06 AM	#17 (permalink)
patroiz Platinum Lifetime Member Last Online: 11-15-2009 03:52 PM iTrader: (6) Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 228 DNF$: 3 Location: Iceland Country:	http://www.google.is/search?hl=is&q=...btnG=Leita&lr= it seems that Google doesn't know Andrew's company, it is usually a sign of a scam.

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05-10-2009, 02:34 PM	#18 (permalink)
SIKHboy Platinum Lifetime Member Last Online: Yesterday 10:43 PM iTrader: (1) Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 333 DNF$: 3,270 Location: davis	i got those every now and then emails, and go to junk box straight lol waste of time and waste of money I use to own a random 4 Letter with letters like zxq domain, and i dropped it 2 years ago lol, and people even send me they want to buy and after the appraisal. complete BS Last edited by SIKHboy; 05-10-2009 at 02:37 PM..

07-05-2009, 07:10 AM	#20 (permalink)
ops8086 Platinum Lifetime Member Last Online: 07-06-2009 06:16 PM iTrader: (0) Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6 DNF$: 110 Location: Italy	Do not trust this guy, he sent an identical email in the last days for my domain and offered my 10,000 USD for a domain that is worth no more than 50 USD. It is a scam, if you search on Google you see a lot of people received that identical email, and say about this scam. Please, don't trust him.

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