Expiring Web Addresses - I heard Bin Laden was targeting VeriSign Next!

[Mike Allen]

I have heard about this renewal ordeal... Here is a warning I got from one of our Christian hosting companies...  Rumor has it BIN LADEN has targeted VeriSign next...;>   We couldn't be so lucky...   Mikey, 4CheapDomains.Net     > Date: 2001-10-18 17:16:45 > Subject: Renewal Advisory! > Body: >  Dear Hosting Christians Customer, > > BEWARE! It has recently come to our attention that customers have been receiving some potentially misleading renewal notices for their domain names. > > A number of industry companies are mailing information to entice customers into transferring domain names to another registrar. > > These companies are utilizing the Whois database to gain access to name, address, email, phone, expiration dates and other pertinent domain information. Solicitations are often confusing or misleading. > > Some of the tactics include: > > Indicating that domain names require renewal and to mail back payment immediately (perhaps in the envelope enclosed) > Save money by renewing or transferring your domain name immediately > Low-ball pricing and "free" transfer fees or other services > In most cases you are asked to act quickly or before some arbitrary deadline giving you little time to make an informed, well researched decision. Often the person receiving the solicitation is not aware of status, management, control or other issues involving domain names. > > What should you guard against? If you are not sure where your domain is registered please check our who-is on our home page. > > Read ALL the details and research these companies carefully before acting hastily > > > Are they ICANN accredited? > How long have they been in business? > Will they provide recognizable reference accounts that you can check? > Do they have phone support staff, back-up systems, security, and service level standards? > > > Be aware of the potential pitfalls of domain name transfers > > > Inadvertent domain name deletions > Loss of services like email or address forwarding due to DNS changes > Name-hijacking > Increased costs > Loss of domain name control > > > Don't be lured into paying too much or paying for services that you don't understand > Please note that BulkRegister renewal notices are sent only via email and that domain renewals are processed by you directly through your BulkRegister > > Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can assist you with any additional information or assistance. Thank you again for choosing Hosting Christians. > > Hosting Christians > E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] or call > 516-410-7774