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TCH-Rob
Jan 18 2005, 06:26 PM
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Not too long after ICANN changed the rules, a domain thief has stolen several domains.
See full article;

http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,17519...805dtx1k0000599

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Kirikos believes, and with good reason, that the answer is to use the registry LOCK feature
!!blue
Jan 18 2005, 08:44 PM

Oh my gah! ohmy.gif

Another article here:
http://news.netcraft.com/archives/2004/11/...ome_easier.html

Go update your WHOIS contact info for your website now! wink.gif
whoahorse
Jan 18 2005, 09:50 PM
This is scarey - but not new to the web world. It's just easier for the domain squatters now.

Where do people find the time to do this kind of stuff? Spam, squatting, etc?

I wish they would do charity work instead with all their free time. eek.gif

Weezy
TCH-Thomas
Jan 19 2005, 03:19 AM
This domain locking thing, is that something all domain registrars must offer/have?
Madmanmcp
Jan 19 2005, 10:07 AM
A more in depth explanation.

h_tp://www.merit.edu/mail.archives/nanog/msg04382.html
TCH-Don
Jan 19 2005, 11:53 AM
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(3) The registrar initiates the transfer.

(4) The registry checks to see if the name is on Registrar-LOCK, if so,
the transfer request is rejected.  Registrants may choose to put domain
names on registrar-lock.  Many registrars now put names on lock by
default, and give the registrant the opportunity to remove a lock prior
to transfer.


Good to know, I believe most registars have a way for you to lock your domain, if not ask them.
DaemonLee
Jan 25 2005, 08:11 AM
QUOTE(TCH-Don @ Jan 19 2005, 08:53 AM)
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(3) The registrar initiates the transfer.

(4) The registry checks to see if the name is on Registrar-LOCK, if so,
the transfer request is rejected.  Registrants may choose to put domain
names on registrar-lock.  Many registrars now put names on lock by
default, and give the registrant the opportunity to remove a lock prior
to transfer.


Good to know, I believe most registars have a way for you to lock your domain, if not ask them.
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Sorry to do CPR on a old topic, but this brings up a point of interest.


If your Registar has your Domain-name locked, then no one can smuggle it away via a Transfer, correct? Not in any method?

Because I heard somewhere, that some places will allow in Call-in alterations.
TCH-Rob
Jan 25 2005, 09:28 AM
Sure you can call in, but you have to prove you are the owner.
daregal13
Feb 7 2005, 02:54 AM
I tried to transfer one domain one time and the registrant asked me to provide a lot of legal papers proving I am the owner of the domain like driver's licence, attorney's letter and such before they can initiate the transfer. I thought that is a lot of trouble for I am the ownere of the domain and I can't even do anything about it. I think that is good though because anybody can just claim to be me and call or contact my registrant and asked a domain to be transfered.
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