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Just putting this out there in case anyone else get's an e-mail like this, apparently it is a common appraisal scam and they try to get you to pay $25 for a bogus appraisal. Sorry if this is a repost.
----Here is the first e-mail I received:
> From: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Friday, August 20, 2010 7:43 AM
> To: <Me>
> Subject: 30killionaire.net (sent 08/20/10)
>
>> Hello,
>>
>> How much do you want for your domain?
>>
>> We have found it listed for sale and we have a good offer for you.
>>
>> Our comapny invests in domains and developed sites. If you have a list of
>> domains for sale, please send the list with prices in plain text.
>>
>> We prefer ".com", ".net", ".co", ".co.uk", ".us" and easy-to-remember
>> names with other extensions.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> James Murphy
>>
>> CEO
>>
>> Hosting & Domain Deals LLC
>> ========================================================
>> NOTICE - This communication may contain confidential and privileged
>> information that is for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any
>> viewing, copying or distribution of, or reliance on this message by
>> unintended recipients is strictly prohibited. If you have received this
>> message in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message
>> and deleting it from your computer.
>> ========================================================
-----My reply back (thinking this would be a legit offer)
> Mr. Murphy,
>
> I have the following domains for sale:
> 30killionaire.com
> 30killionaire.net
> 30killionaire.org
> 30killionaire.info
>
> I have just recently made them available for sale so please let me know
> what you are willing to offer on one or all of the domains, whatever you
> choose.
>
> Thanks for your interest,
> Chris
-----His replay back (now raising red flags):
Can you accept 14,000 USD for all these names (package deal)?
I have a 36,000 USD budget for 15-17 domain names. Have you had your domain
names evaluated in the past? Without a valuation certificate we cannot be
sure in the sale price. Moreover, my accountant and tax services always ask
for valaution certificates
. On the other side, it's very important for
me in terms of reselling too. Of course, we must engage a valuation company
with a REAL manual service. So I will only accept valuations from
independent sources I and my accountant trust.
To avoid mistakes I asked domain experts about reputable appraisal
companies. Please check this blog with suggestions from other sellers and
buyers:
http://www.domainexplorer.org/Archive/5386271.htm
If, for example, the valuation comes higher you can adjust your asking price
accordingly. It will be fair. I also hope you can give me 12% - 15%
discount.
After you send me the valuation via email (usually it takes 1-2 days to
obtain it) we'll continue our negotiations. Do you sell domain with a web
site or just the name? Domain without content is ok with me. Web site is not
necessary.
What is your preferred payment method: Escrow.com, International wire
transfer, PayPal.com or something else?
Hope we can come to an agreement fast.
----I replied back basically letting him know he is an embarrassment to the domaining community.
Here is a link to other people who have received similar e-mails and who actually were scammed out of their money: http://enbeeone3.com/domain-appraisal-scam
----Here is the first e-mail I received:
> From: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Friday, August 20, 2010 7:43 AM
> To: <Me>
> Subject: 30killionaire.net (sent 08/20/10)
>
>> Hello,
>>
>> How much do you want for your domain?
>>
>> We have found it listed for sale and we have a good offer for you.
>>
>> Our comapny invests in domains and developed sites. If you have a list of
>> domains for sale, please send the list with prices in plain text.
>>
>> We prefer ".com", ".net", ".co", ".co.uk", ".us" and easy-to-remember
>> names with other extensions.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> James Murphy
>>
>> CEO
>>
>> Hosting & Domain Deals LLC
>> ========================================================
>> NOTICE - This communication may contain confidential and privileged
>> information that is for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any
>> viewing, copying or distribution of, or reliance on this message by
>> unintended recipients is strictly prohibited. If you have received this
>> message in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message
>> and deleting it from your computer.
>> ========================================================
-----My reply back (thinking this would be a legit offer)
> Mr. Murphy,
>
> I have the following domains for sale:
> 30killionaire.com
> 30killionaire.net
> 30killionaire.org
> 30killionaire.info
>
> I have just recently made them available for sale so please let me know
> what you are willing to offer on one or all of the domains, whatever you
> choose.
>
> Thanks for your interest,
> Chris
-----His replay back (now raising red flags):
Can you accept 14,000 USD for all these names (package deal)?
I have a 36,000 USD budget for 15-17 domain names. Have you had your domain
names evaluated in the past? Without a valuation certificate we cannot be
sure in the sale price. Moreover, my accountant and tax services always ask
for valaution certificates
. On the other side, it's very important for me in terms of reselling too. Of course, we must engage a valuation company
with a REAL manual service. So I will only accept valuations from
independent sources I and my accountant trust.
To avoid mistakes I asked domain experts about reputable appraisal
companies. Please check this blog with suggestions from other sellers and
buyers:
http://www.domainexplorer.org/Archive/5386271.htm
If, for example, the valuation comes higher you can adjust your asking price
accordingly. It will be fair. I also hope you can give me 12% - 15%
discount.
After you send me the valuation via email (usually it takes 1-2 days to
obtain it) we'll continue our negotiations. Do you sell domain with a web
site or just the name? Domain without content is ok with me. Web site is not
necessary.
What is your preferred payment method: Escrow.com, International wire
transfer, PayPal.com or something else?
Hope we can come to an agreement fast.
----I replied back basically letting him know he is an embarrassment to the domaining community.
Here is a link to other people who have received similar e-mails and who actually were scammed out of their money: http://enbeeone3.com/domain-appraisal-scam
