> 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
