| I got the same email yesterday.
The name on my email is a very prestigious lawyer with a law firm in New York dealing primarily with internet cyberlaw.
However, I have asked for verification of the identity of the sender before I comply with anything. I have not received a response.
This email came at approximately 330pm est at my residence. I would be curious to see how many others got the same email and and at about what time.
Anything is possible...it may be legit, but very suspicious. If it is a scam, very good ploy.
First, I can not see a lawyer or law firm asking for restitution. This usually comes from a court order. Secondly, most are happy that the domain is canceled, with the holder sending confirmation of the domain being canceled.
Look at the name of the signer.
Then Google that name.
Every thing appears impressive and legit but I am still very, very suspicious of this.
Ask for verification and confirmation regarding the validity of the claim. Look at the google info. Make sure that IF you get a response that a phone number and address is included and it matches the info from Google. Then, actually place a call to that number if they match.
Talking with a paralegal under this person may provide some insight.
Be cautious as not to disclose too much information. You want to prompt them to provide the information you are looking for. If this is an ongoing investigation, then they should be happy to talk to you.
I am actually looking forward to who they claim they are and who they claim their agent of transfer is. This could get amusing.
Keep your 3000 DNF$
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