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jude · Joined: 28 Jun 2009 Posts: 23 Location: Warwickshire

Hi All

I received an email this week from Hong Kong stating that a third party was trying to register several domains using my business name. Naturally I was annoyed and replied asking for more info, and they listed SEVEN domains two of which are European, that they wanted to register. Fortunately I checked the internet before calling a solicitor, and realised it's just a fraudulent selling technique originating in China. So don't be alarmed if you receive something like this:

From: cairns.chen [mailto:cairns.chen@hknsc.org]
Sent: 12 October 2009 10:19
To: enquiries
Subject: executype Domain name & Internet keyword registration

Dear CEO & Manager,

We are a domain name registration center in Hong Kong, mainly dealing with domain name registration and internet intellectual property rights protection. On Oct 11,2009 we received a formal application from a company who is applying to register several domains, using “executype ”as the keyword. After investigation,we find that you are the original user of the keyword. Such similar domain cases may involve your trademark and company name,and may cause website confusion and conflicts. For a responsible attitude, we inform you here and ask for your opinion. If you don't mind,we will finish registration for the third company.

Look forward to your reply.

Cairns chen
Tel: +852-31757930（ext.8015）
Fax: +852-31757932
Email: Cairns.chen@hknsc.org
Website: www.hk-net.hk
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Judith

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Executype Office Services
www.executype.co.uk

Sally@Stonetext · Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 10:27 am Post subject:

I've received something similar. After an initial surge of panic it went straight in the round filing basket on the floor (electronic equivalent).
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Sally
Stonetext Online Admin Services www.stonetext.co.uk
Stonetext Web & Graphic Design www.stonetext.f2s.com

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caroline · Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 11:20 am Post subject:

Yup - me too! I don't really want to buy virtuallysorted.hk / .yp / .something.com etc. Go ahead and use them!

In fact I might even get some more business too as my domain is more universal... Ah, the joys of being .com!
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