Beware domain name scammers
Lookout for dodgy domain name resellers people, in late Dec 2009 I received an ‘offer’ to register my domain www.evolvedwebsites.net.au, for just $245.00 AUD.
As .com.au domains should only cost about $50 this is a total rip-off, the letter is very well presented and even offers a free iPod shuffle if I buy before Dec 18th (at $79 they can afford to give one away right?).
This scam is often tried on domains due to expire, they will send you an invoice to renew your domain name, and in the fine print it will say ‘this is an invitation only’ which makes it legal. Just.
My advice, check with who your domain registration company is first (do a search in your email, they will have sent you a receipt), such as NetRegistry.