The Domain Registry of America - help mail or a scam?

The Domain Registry of America is... a scam. 

They send notices to you if you have a blog or site, and let you know that it is time to renew - WITH THEM.

They make it sound like they already own your domain or site and they are the "officials" in charge.

Their prices are expensive too. They make it seem like you MUST register again with them, even if you already have a web host or provider.

Don't believe these letters. You do NOT have to register your domain name or site with them.

I have never liked these letters, which my mother and I both have received in the past.

I ran across a great posting about this Domain Registry of America scam today. They are not doing things that are against the law, they just are right on the line, so be warned ahead of time.

Here is that great article:

The Domain Registry of America scam (from the SpinWeb site). I am signed up to their mailing list, so that is how I can across it.

I hope you are having a fun and productive week. I personally was doing yard work this morning. It was already getting hot!

Betsy Sheppard
Webmaster, 2012
The BGAMUG Computer Club (website)

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