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| communication time, allows you to conduct business | | | | phone call or a renewal notice that looks like it is from |
| from almost anywhere in the world and most | | | | your existing provider. The former will be a fraudster |
| importantly opens up a whole new market for existing | | | | claiming to be from a domain name registration agent. |
| businesses. New business opportunities are created | | | | They will say that they have a client who wishes to |
| with the internet but with the increasing audience | | | | buy a domain similar to the one you have registered |
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| ability to be anonymous means more fraudsters are | | | | would like to offer you first option on the domain but |
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| internet risks as well as offline risks to be aware of. | | | | Protect your business by investigating the claim first. In |
| With your business details live on the internet many | | | | the instance of the domain name scam then simply |
| scammers will be a bit braver by telephoning you with | | | | first of all look to see if the domain name is in fact |
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| have heard of include the domain name scam, the | | | | owner with the caller. I always recommend new |
| office stationary supplies scam, the fake invoice and | | | | businesses attend the scam related seminars and |
| the premium rate line one. | | | | events. The cost of the ticket is covered by the great |
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| becoming a fraud victim - investigation. When properly | | | | latest attempts from fraudsters. Additionally you have |
| investigated, it will soon become apparent that these | | | | the opportunity to network with other businesses in |
| schemes aren't legitimate. Especially the fake invoice | | | | your industry or sector. |
| one and the office stationary supply scheme. | | | | |