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Is this a SCAM???

by JoMo
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I got this email yesterday from Supreme Center (domains@propersupport.com). I am not sure who it is. they are asking me to update my personal info (address etc...). I know there are a lot of scams going on trying to get personal info. Just want to make sure this is legit.

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 you need assistance in accessing your account to make these updates, please reply to this email. 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.
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The info they have is of the last place I lived, so I do have new info to submit.


-joel
#scam
  • Profile picture of the author Mrs S
    My first thought was maybe - then I ran some of the copy thorugh Google and found this:

    ICANN | Whois Data Reminder Policy

    Looks like it might be legit.
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    • Profile picture of the author raiko
      If you have a domain registered with them then they will send that notice to you once a year. It doesn't necessarily mean that your contact info is incorrect. They just send the notice no matter what as an annual reminder to keep your info up to date. The best way to deal with those types of emails, especially if you are unsure if they are legit, is to navigate to your account page by yourself and not through any email links. Once there you can check your whois info and make sure it is correct. So, no that email is probably not a scam but so many are these days that it's best to treat them all as if they are.
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  • Profile picture of the author Andy
    Joel,

    Generally speaking about scams - if you wonder if something is a scam - it probably is. :-)


    IMO emails are like verbal contracts. They are only as good as the paper they are written on.

    I got one the other day from namecheap.com - I actually use them to register domans but I didn't even bother to open the email.

    What I will do is log in to my namecheap account and look for any internal messages there. If they want something, they'll tell me. I do NOT - EVER click on the link provided in an email to a secured account (any page requiring a password.)

    Yes, I may be paranoid but thus far it's proven worth the effort.

    Now excuse me while I go check my man-traps in the backyard.

    God bless,

    Andy
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  • Profile picture of the author StevieHawk
    If you don't know who it is then it is probably a scam.

    propersupport.com is just a members area but does have a few numbers. Still looks very suspect.
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  • Profile picture of the author crissanteiro
    I would contact your host service to find out. They might be able to enlighten you on this.
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  • Profile picture of the author Andy
    Hi Chris,

    Just a thought here - your doman registrar and web host should always be kept separate. I know many hosts offer "free" domains with their service but I think the experiences of many here would back me on this. Decline the "free domain" and find and independant registrar.

    As I said I use namecheap. There are others but I've always done well with them.

    God bless,

    Andy
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  • Profile picture of the author Gene Pimentel
    This is a standard letter that all registrars send out. All they are asking you to do is log into your domain account and verify that the registration info is accurate. If not, the domain can be taken away from you.

    To determine whether or not this company is the current registrar of your domain name, go to Whois.com and enter your domain name.
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  • Profile picture of the author scott_krech
    I have received many of these emails over the years from different domain registrars. Like others have said above...simply log in to your domain registrar account (godaddy.com, etc.) and update your info there, instead of clicking the link in the email, problem solved.

    Make it a great week!
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