Why are scammers still active members in this forum?

[silentg]

There is mixer and Grisha. Mixer has been proven to be trying to sell a stolen domain. And Grisha tried to scam another member and failed. His excuse was he was brokering the domain. Brokering a $19 domain? Now he claims he's brokering other domains as well. Brokering domains for GoDaddy software? Seems more like stolen domains.

[Adam Dicker]

Please post the threads and I will get rid of them as soon as I look at the issues.

We certainly don't want them here if this is true.

-=DCG=-

[silentg]

Here are the threads:
http://www.dnforum.com/f34/my-domain...ad-454869.html

Mixer tried to sell vyq.com (I called the original owner and it was confirmed stolen).
http://www.dnforum.com/f26/vyq-com-3...ad-454787.html

[Adam Dicker]

Here are the threads: http://www.dnforum.com/f34/my-domain...ad-454869.html
Mixer tried to sell vyq.com (I called the original owner and it was confirmed stolen). http://www.dnforum.com/f26/vyq-com-3...ad-454787.html

Both users have no been banned, thanks for posting this info.

-=DCG=-

[silentg]

Thanks for taking action. I reported these threads before. Maybe it didn't get reported.

[Mykeul]

Hello,

Sorry to ask this noob question, but how could a domain be stolen ?
Just finding the owner's password and transfer it elsewhere or there is other things ?

Mykeul

[axeman]

There is an unlimited amount of scenarios in which your domains can be stolen, ranging from phishing, hackers, friends, business partners, family members, fellow forum members (minus these two now gone!), a competing business or trademark holder, even your own registrar could well steal your domain!

I believe i have covered a small amount of scenarios, but im sure you get the picture.

[Mykeul]

Huhuuuu ... Scary ... I didnt know.
Maybe a few advices about how not to be stolen ? (please)

Thanks,

Mykeul

[DomainMagnate]

Huhuuuu ... Scary ... I didnt know.
Maybe a few advices about how not to be stolen ? (please)

Thanks,

Mykeul

Be careful, use strong passwords, don't use free email accounts (gmail, hotmail etc) for whois and domain registrar logins, have an antivirus and antispyware installed on your computer, brush your teeth often, beware phishing emails, do research on a domain if the price looks too good or fishy, use trusted registrars.

[silentg]

1. Don't use paypal when doing domain transactions. Use Escrow service like Escrow.com.
2. Don't click any links in your e-mail that asks you to update your contact details for your domains.
3. Always check the whois for any domain before you purchase on forums or sites like Flippa. If there's any recent update then inquire about it from the seller.
4. If a domain like LLL.com is priced at $2500 then that should raise red flags. It'll most likely be a stolen domain. If you purchase it then you'll lose your money and the domain. Always check trader ratings and length of sellers membership.

[JuniperPark]

I appreciate that this forum removes the bad guys!!

[katherine]

Concerning #4, I should add that inactive member accounts with clean TR have been hacked to peddle stolen domains at DNF.
So pay attention to members that have been inactive for a long time and suddenly pop up to liquidate domains like LLL.com

[biggedon]

Huhuuuu ... Scary ... I didnt know.
Maybe a few advices about how not to be stolen ? (please)

Thanks,

Mykeul

stay away from gobdaddy.com or goldaddly.com and you should be fine

don't give out account passwords

use common sense