This is what happens when you register a domain name without Whois privacy or redaction. I've written a lot lately about the robocalls and telemarketing calls you get after registering a domain that doesn't have redacted Whois information. Over ... Continue Reading5 Comments
Google sues more “Google Listings” telemarketers
· Policy & LawGoogle files lawsuits against companies that it claims mislead businesses about their Google listings. If your phone number is associated with a business, there's a great chance you've been on the receiving end of telemarketing calls or robocalls like ... Continue Reading1 Comment
Another day, another “Google Listing” call
· UncategorizedThis time from Utah company Local Verifications. Last week I wrote about another company using robocalls to sell people on search engine services such as updating their Google business listing. Yesterday I received another one of these calls on my ... Continue Reading11 Comments
Here’s one source behind the proliferation of Whois marketing
· ServicesCheap, fresh whois data is leading to increased spam and telemarketing. I usually keep my iPhone on "do not disturb" mode at night. But not on August 16. My wife was traveling, so I kept it on in case she needed to reach me. At 4:19 in the morning, ... Continue Reading17 Comments