Such scams originating from China and other countries are a growing concern.
Domain name scams on the internet have become quite common over the past few years. With the proliferation of digital technologies these domain name scams are utilized by scamsters to cause at times severe harm to the unsuspecting digital commons. They are also known as cyber-squatting or domain hijacking. The article looks at the types of domain name scams and the remedial measures that can be taken to prevent against these scams.
Domain name scams are nothing but unlawful acquisition and use of a domain name without the permission of the rightful owner. These scams are a growing concern for businesses and individuals around the world, and it will not come as a shock that China is one of the largest sources of such scams.
One common type of domain name scam is the use of typosquatting. This involves registering a domain name that is similar to a popular brand or website, but with a slight misspelling or different extension. For example, a scammer may register “googIe.com” instead of “google.com” in an attempt to trick users into visiting their fake site. Once a user lands on the fake site, they may be tricked into entering sensitive information or purchasing fake products.
The second type of domain name scam is the use of expired or expiring domain names. When a domain name is not renewed by its owner, it becomes available for registration by anyone. Scammers may…
