No idea whatsoever!
But I keep receiving these mails (I think over 20/25 by now) for different
domains. I will be registering some... at openSRS!!!! (Verio loosing
business that way...)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ross Wm. Rader" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Elliott@ LYregistry.com" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2000 4:45 PM
Subject: Re: New SPAM approach ?
>
> Any idea what initiated them to send the spam to you?
>
> On Thu, 17 Aug 2000, Elliott@ LYregistry.com wrote:
>
> > I am not sure it interests anyone, BUT.... That's a new approach or SPAM
??????
> >
> > Received a few minutes ago from Verio the following mail: (below)
> >
> > 1) Domain in reference: welcome-to-austria.com is still UNREGISTERED AND
available (for a few more minutes, I am going to register it at openSRS NOW)
> >
> > 2) Luckily they are not charging the credit card they have at hand as
they were nice to indicate 0.00$... Otherwise they would I guess !!!!!!!
> >
> > If it does not interest the list, I apologize for posting.
> >
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >
> > QUOTE
> >
> > Customer#: welc24
> > Payment Method: Credit Card 5326... Exp: 03/01
> > Invoice Delivery: E-mail
> >
> > Qty Description Price Total Ref# Domain
> > 3 Plan dnr renewal 0.00 0.00 344009 welcome-to-austria.com
> > **** Renewal Cycle: Aug 15 2000 - Nov 15 2000 ****
> >
> > Total Charges: $ 0.00
> >
> >
> > The quantity of additional products is determined by the total
> > monthly quantity multiplied by the contract length.
> >
> > Please note any changes that need to be made to your Credit Card or
> > expiration date and update any incorrect Credit Card details through
> > your Edit Account Screen.
> >
> > We are now offering discounts for extended contract lengths. A
discount
> > is given for 6, 12, and 24 month contracts. If you you are not
already on
> > one of these contract lengths and would like to take advantage of
any of
> > the following please hit the reply button and state what contract
length
> > you would like to have and for which domain name. Please in 3 days.
> >
> > Discounts: 6 months - pay for 5 1/2 months get 2 free weeks
> > 12 months - pay for 10 months get 2 free months
> > 24 months - pay for 18 months get 6 free months
> >
> > Discounts will only be given upon activation or at renewal time.
> >
> > The new deletion policy is as follows: No deletion refunds will be
> > issued for any account if the account deletes after the initial 30
days
> > after activation or 10 days after renewal.
> >
> > The above invoice is due upon receipt. If the payment method listed
> > above is "Credit Card," the card on file will be charged in 3 days.
> > If it is listed as "Check/Money Order," please remit to:
> >
> > Verio, Inc.
> > P.O. Box 972312
> > Dallas, TX. 75397-2312
> >
> > Please include your customer number with payment.
> >
> > Thank You for Your Business!
> >
> > UNQUOTE
> >
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> -rwr
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> Ross Wm. Rader
> Director Product Management,
> Channel Platform Group
> Tucows Inc.
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> t. 416.535.0123 x335
> f. 416.531.5584
>
> "Embrace the cow, love the cow.
> And remember, Winsock means love."
>
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