Register.com = Scam artists !

[domaingenius]

Well just sent an email to Kieren who went over from UK few years ago to work from ICANN and he has sent me reply saying he will pass on to compliance team. What I would like to know ,if anyone knows, is whether Register.com have any website/domain names in UK or Europe as a may consider some legal action and enforce against their domain name as an asset.

DG

file a complaint at www.internic.net

Yes good idea .

DG

 

[1112]

When I call them , I alway refer them as RegisterFLY, They are SCAM, I lost few domains
with them , In my book, Register.com = RegisterFLY.com = SCAMMERS.

 

[Dave Zan]

How is a telephone call more secure than logging in online?

IIRC Moniker required phone verification years ago, prior to ICANN's changing
the domain transfer policy. So far that's helped them retain their position of
never having seen a hijacked domain transfer out.

What I would like to know ,if anyone knows, is whether Register.com have any website/domain names in UK or Europe as a may consider some legal action and enforce against their domain name as an asset.

Before doing that, why not try this?

I did deal with them last year. After I insisted on getting auth codes online, they provided by email.

 

[domaingenius]

IIRC Moniker required phone verification years ago, prior to ICANN's changing
the domain transfer policy. So far that's helped them retain their position of
never having seen a hijacked domain transfer out.
Before doing that, why not try this?

Yes have tried that but still no reply. I will give them few more days.

As for security. I note what you say about Minker, but I still say Fabulous system is much better and easier. They allow you to make up your own questions that need to be answered before any stage of process can be completed (that can be set by yourself) so that no transaction can be done simply by auth code alone. It is much easier and safer than phone calls. I do NOT see the Register system as being intended for security purposes or actually secure.


If I missing something please tell me, but how does "A" telephone call to Register.com make it safer ??????? Surely someone else could easily make call and so how does that make it safe ?

DG

 

[Fearless]

IIRC Moniker required phone verification years ago, prior to ICANN's changing
the domain transfer policy. So far that's helped them retain their position of
never having seen a hijacked domain transfer out.

That's not answering my question.

 

[David G]

I do not see this as a scam, more as a security measure. They should provide a 1-800 number to make it a little easier, but again, not a scam.

Disagree. I am sure it has little to do with security but instead to both make it tough to get and so they can try to talk you into staying.

That is exactly what happened when I called them for the auth code on my 1 name there. Same thing NetSol does when you call them for the code.

 

[katherine]

Netsol sends the epp code by E-mail, like gd. No problems to transfer away with them so far.

 

[tonyk2000]

What I would like to know ,if anyone knows, is whether Register.com have any website/domain names in UK or Europe as a may consider some legal action and enforce against their domain name as an asset.

DG

Yes they have. It is UK-based "Register.com Europe plc, dba Register.com Europe" http://corporate.register.com

 

[Ovicide]

Their Better Business record doesn't look too good:
http://search.newyork.bbb.org/reports.aspx?pid=44&page=1&id=7834

Based on BBB files, this business has an unsatisfactory record with the Bureau...

 

[domaingenius]

Yes they have. It is UK-based "Register.com Europe plc, dba Register.com Europe" http://corporate.register.com

I rang the London number today and it transferred somewhere else (USA ?) and I asked if they were still connected with Register.com and they said No.

DG

 

[Fearless]

Now Network Solutions is playing games with transfers. I have a name expiring April 25. I submit a transfer and get an email fromthem with this:

Specifically, the domain name registration was not eligible for transfer because:
The domain cannot be transferred to another registrar because it has been locked due to potentially suspicious activity in your account.

Online the name has Transfer-Lock: Yes until May 3, 2008

I'm sick of lousy registrars.

 

[Yofie]

Now Network Solutions is playing games with transfers. I have a name expiring April 25. I submit a transfer and get an email fromthem with this:

Specifically, the domain name registration was not eligible for transfer because:
The domain cannot be transferred to another registrar because it has been locked due to potentially suspicious activity in your account.

Online the name has Transfer-Lock: Yes until May 3, 2008

I'm sick of lousy registrars.

This will cure your problem. http://www.dotweekly.com/2008/04/10/domain-locked-at-netsol-here-is-a-tip/

It's happened to me Several Times. NetSol is just locking account for really No Reason! For some reason if the link doesn't work, Click Here. It's on my blog.

 

[reclad]

I'm extremely pleased with Fabulous as my Registrar, not only
for the low prices and enhanced Security, but I know they wont
be cherry picking my domains for their own interests.

Add one extra thing. If the US Snowe bill goes through unchanged,
your domains are not at a US-based registrar, and will be 'safe' from
US lawmakers and their machinations.

 

[domaingenius]

Add one extra thing. If the US Snowe bill goes through unchanged,
your domains are not at a US-based registrar, and will be 'safe' from
US lawmakers and their machinations.

Yes again thats correct and is definately a plus point. Sorry to say this but I trust Australian law makers and government more than US ,especially whilst you have a guy called "Bush" as President lol. I dont know if this word has same connotations as in UK but its appropriate for GW anyways as it about sums him up.

DG

If everyone agrees why dont we start a petition and send it to ICANN. I have the email addy of Kieren who moved from UK to ICANN somewhile ago and promised he would help when needed so can send it to him when complete ?. Anyone interested ?.

DG

 

[Fearless]

This will cure your problem. http://www.dotweekly.com/2008/04/10/domain-locked-at-netsol-here-is-a-tip/

It's happened to me Several Times. NetSol is just locking account for really No Reason! For some reason if the link doesn't work, Click Here. It's on my blog.

Thanks, I sent an email. It's worth a try. Does this work on Godaddy?

 

[Dave Zan]

That's not answering my question.

I guess not. But if you're looking for, say, a satisfying answer, especially if it's
directed towards Register.com, then beats the heck out of me if you'll get one
at all.

I'm simply providing one answer based on Moniker. Not that anyone's forced to
like it, anyway.

Interesting tip, Yofie. I'll blog about it later and link back to you, thanks.

 

[Fearless]

I'm simply providing one answer based on Moniker. Not that anyone's forced to
like it, anyway.

Saying Moniker did it is not answering why calling is any more secure than online.

 

[domain newbie]

same shit with moniker, gotto call to get your money back !

 

[reclad]

Originally Posted by reclad
Add one extra thing. If the US Snowe bill goes through unchanged,
your domains are not at a US-based registrar, and will be 'safe' from
US lawmakers and their machinations.

Yes again thats correct and is definately a plus point. Sorry to say this but I trust Australian law makers and government more than US ,especially whilst you have a guy called "Bush" as President lol. I dont know if this word has same connotations as in UK but its appropriate for GW anyways as it about sums him up.
DG

I live in Oz and whilst everyone gripes about their own government,
the ways which the US lawmakers find to screw their own good
citizens can be truly breathtaking. I think I'll stay in Oz.

 

[domaingenius]

Rang Register.com ,waited 10 minutes for the scammers to answer and they said I would have the auth codes in few minutes .NOTHING received as yet. OK so please could someone like John Berryhill advise whether can issue proceedings in USA to force them to release auth codes ?.

Thanks

DG