A cautionary tale about stolen domain names.
Buying a stolen domain name can lead to a heap of legal trouble, not to mention losing a lot of money. In this episode, I chat with domain investor Josh Reason about a stolen domain name he almost bought. He explains the due diligence that raised several red flags and how he confirmed the domain was stolen. Fortunately, the story has a happy ending.
Also: Patriotic domains, lawsuit update, .London, Afilias’ .org deal, and .GOP
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Snoopy says
Key takeaway: Do not trust Sedo to verify things. Little doubt they would rely on hiding behind their TOS when things go pear shaped.
Richard says
Agree. Sedo doesn’t verify sh**.
Multiple stolen domain names where listed and sold on their platform.