domain name renewal scams

What are domain name renewal scams?A domain name is simply an Internet address, to help people on a website. For example, SCAMwatch the domain name is scamwatch.gov.au. Domain names must be renewed every few years.
Domain name renewal scams can work in two ways. You can send an invoice for a domain name that is very similar to your current domain names, the scammer hopes that you don t notice the difference and simply pay for it.
Alternatively, it could be a letter that looks like a renewal notice for your actual domain name, but by another company that you previously used for the registration of your domain name.
WarningYou will receive a letter that looks like an invoice for the registration or renewal of a domain name.
The domain name in the bill is very similar to your actual domain name, but a different ending. For example, he may. Net.au instead. Com.au or. Au at the end may be missing.The domain name may be correct, but the letter is not from the company that you previously used for the registration of your domain name.Protect yourself from domain name renewal scamsUse your common sense: the offer may be a scam.Check the website address carefully. Scammer often fake websites with very similar addresses.Try to avoid a large number of people authorized to place orders or pay bills.Always check that the goods or services were both ordered and delivered before paying an invoice.Make sure the business billing you, you usually.Read all terms and conditions of the offer very carefully: claims of free or very cheap offers often have hidden costs.You can contact your local Office of Fair Trading, ASIC or the anonymous for their support.Do your homeworkMake sure to check whether the domain name in the bill is the same as your actual domain name. If it is the same, also to ensure that the accounts of the company that you previously used for the registration of your domain name.
If you want to work for the domain name renewal, find out if your current registration expires, to ensure that you do not pay if you don t have to. Also note that if your IT services (eg e-mail or Web-hosting services) from an external company this may include domain name registration for free or at a lower price. Make sure you know all the terms and conditions of the offer before agreeing to anything.
DecideIf you are satisfied with the current domain name registration provider, simply ignore the renewal or other letters that you receive.
If you wish to domain name registration provider, make sure that you know the cost and terms of the offer before.