Is this any type of e-mail scam?

Slinx · 2004-05-29, 02:29 AM

I got this letter today. I have a lot of domains and I noticed it for the first time. I know that all information in the whois database must be filled correctly.

the mail:

From : WDRP Compliance <wdrp@name-services.com>
Reply-To : wdrp@name-services.com
Sent : Friday, May 28, 2004 4:38 PM
To : xxx.com
Subject : Important Notice: Please Verify Contact Data for your Domain Name(s)

Dear Domain Holder,

This message is a reminder to help you keep the contact data associated with
your domain registration up-to-date.

As of October 31, 2003 we are required by the Internet Corporation for Assigned
Names and Numbers (ICANN) to send you this reminder by the Anniversary date of
each registered Domain Name that is subject to the terms and conditions of that
organization.

Below is a list of domain names with your email address listed as the registrant
or administrative contact. The current contact information associated with the
domain may be verified by following the link provided.
If any of the contact data is inaccurate, it must be corrected. If the contact
data is accurate, no further action is required to comply with this notice.

Please remember that under the terms of your registration agreement, the
provision of false Whois (contact) information can be grounds for cancellation
of your domain name registration.

Domain Names with Anniversary Dates between June 1 and June 30

Name: Registration Date:
------ -----------------
xxx.com Jun 03, 2003
View Contact Data: <http://wdrp.name-services.com/whois.asp?key=(number for my whois details>

Thank you for your attention.

Sincerely,

WDRP Compliance

Bill · 2004-05-29, 04:42 AM

No, it's not a scam, it's something you should expect to see every once in a while from your registrars.

If your ownership data is accurate, usually you don't have to do a thing.

If you have phoney or inaccurate data, then you have to worry more. Lots of people used phoney data at points in the past.

If you have moved or have bad data, you can update it by going straight to your registrars website. I say that because even tho what you got is almost certainly legitimate, someone conceivably could spoof the url and steal your registrar password.

SirMoby · 2004-05-29, 08:34 AM

Never click any link in an email without first double checking the url to make sure that it goes directly to the site you think it should.

2004-05-29, 02:29 AM	#1
Slinx WHO IS FONZY!?! Don't they teach you anything at school? Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 47	Is this any type of e-mail scam? I got this letter today. I have a lot of domains and I noticed it for the first time. I know that all information in the whois database must be filled correctly. the mail: From : WDRP Compliance <wdrp@name-services.com> Reply-To : wdrp@name-services.com Sent : Friday, May 28, 2004 4:38 PM To : xxx.com Subject : Important Notice: Please Verify Contact Data for your Domain Name(s) Dear Domain Holder, This message is a reminder to help you keep the contact data associated with your domain registration up-to-date. As of October 31, 2003 we are required by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) to send you this reminder by the Anniversary date of each registered Domain Name that is subject to the terms and conditions of that organization. Below is a list of domain names with your email address listed as the registrant or administrative contact. The current contact information associated with the domain may be verified by following the link provided. If any of the contact data is inaccurate, it must be corrected. If the contact data is accurate, no further action is required to comply with this notice. Please remember that under the terms of your registration agreement, the provision of false Whois (contact) information can be grounds for cancellation of your domain name registration. Domain Names with Anniversary Dates between June 1 and June 30 Name: Registration Date: ------ ----------------- xxx.com Jun 03, 2003 View Contact Data: <http://wdrp.name-services.com/whois.asp?key=(number for my whois details> Thank you for your attention. Sincerely, WDRP Compliance

2004-05-29, 04:42 AM	#2
Bill Selling porn allows me to stay in a constant state of Bliss - ain't that a trip! Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 3,914	No, it's not a scam, it's something you should expect to see every once in a while from your registrars. If your ownership data is accurate, usually you don't have to do a thing. If you have phoney or inaccurate data, then you have to worry more. Lots of people used phoney data at points in the past. If you have moved or have bad data, you can update it by going straight to your registrars website. I say that because even tho what you got is almost certainly legitimate, someone conceivably could spoof the url and steal your registrar password.

2004-05-29, 08:34 AM	#3
SirMoby Jim? I heard he's a dirty pornographer. Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 2,706	Never click any link in an email without first double checking the url to make sure that it goes directly to the site you think it should.