This seems to be a common tactic amongst domain name registrars; I have received very similar mailings from a couple of other companies that were similarly misleading. I'd switch to a registar who doesn't resort to these kind of marginal tricks, ....... but there don't seem to be any..... I wanted to register the domain name Verisignsucks.com but it was already taken. Best, Frederick Garbrecht
-----Original Message----- From: Chris Santerre [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2002 4:18 PM To: Security-Basics (E-mail) Subject: (Verisign) Misleading mailing is not a good way to get customers. I just received a mailing from Verisign that borderlines on fraud. It is at the least, VERY misleading. It states in BOLD letters "Domain Name Expiration Notice" and to reply by June 20, 2002. However the domain it pertains to doesn't expire until 1/03 and is NOT registered with Verisign. The form is called a "renewal and transfer" and is nothing more then an attempt to fool people in to switching over registration to Verisign and giving out credit card info. I urge everyone to be on the lookout if you recieve one of these mailings. I don't mind them advertising for people to switch, but this mailing is down right wrong. I think many a busy Admin may just send this off without fully understanding it. Complaints can be sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Chris Santerre System Admin
