I receive one of these “Domain Service Notice” spam emails every once in awhile. They are really annoying because they look official, but they don’t actually mean anything. It originated from the email address domain_services@ymail.com. Basically they want you to pay up to $499 to submit your site to search engines. Wow, that’s something us webmasters can do ourselves in a couple of clicks.
I definitely get a kick out of how this spam email was written (I obviously replaced my personal details with X’s below). I hope nobody actually falls for this and pays such a ridiculous price for just search engine submissions. Save your money!
Attention: Important Notice
DOMAIN SERVICE NOTICE
Complete and return by fax to:
1-310-579-8655
4310 W. 190th St.
Suite # 63546
Torrance, CA 90504
United States of America
ATT: XXXXXX
ADMINISTRATIVE CONTACT
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XXXXXXXX
Domain Name: XXXXXX
Search Engine Submission
Requested Reply
JULY 19,2011
PART I: REVIEW SOLICITATION
Attn: XXXXX
As a courtesy to domain name holders, we are sending you this notification
for your business Domain name search engine registration. This letter is
to inform you that it's time to send in your registration and save.
Failure to complete your Domain name search engine registration by the
expiration date may result in cancellation of this offer making it difficult
for your customers to locate you on the web.
Privatization allows the consumer a choice when registering. Search engine
subscription includes domain name search engine submission. You are under
no obligation to pay the amounts stated below unless you accept this offer.
Do not discard, this notice is not an invoice it is a courtesy reminder to
register your domain name search engine listing so your customers can locate
you on the web.
This Notice for: XXXXXXX will expire on July 19,2011 Act today!
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DETAIL OF SERVICE: ANNUAL WEBSITE SEARCH ENGINE SUBMISSION FOR DOMAIN NAME
XXXXXX
Detail of Service:
SEARCH SUBMISSIONS
Reply by Date:
07/19/2011
For Domain Name:
XXXXXX
Select Term Your Existing Domain Period Covered Price
XXXXXXXXX
[ ] 1 year 07/19/2011 - 07/19/2012 $42.00
[ ] 2 year 07/19/2011 - 07/19/2013 $72.00 (save 15%)
[ ] 5 year 07/19/2011 - 07/19/2016 $159.00 (save 25%)
[ ] 10 year -Most Recommended- 07/19/2011 - 07/19/2021 $295.00 (save 30%)
[ ] Lifetime (NEW!) Limited time offer - Best value! Lifetime $499.00
Please ensure that your contact information is correct or make the necessary changes.
Full Name: XXXXXX Email: XXXXXXX
Email 2: ____________________
Phone: _____________________
Want to receive this notification for other domains you own? simply list them below:
_____________________ _____________________
_____________________ _____________________
Today's Date: _____________________ Signature: _____________________
Payment by Credit Card
PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN BY FAX: 1-310-579-8655
(Please do not include your credit card number on this form just fill the
information above and fax it to us, once we receive your fax we will send you
instructions on how to make a payment by credit card)
XXXXXXXXXXXXXx
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By accepting this offer, you agree not to hold DN liable for any part. Note
that THIS IS NOT A BILL. This is a solicitation. You are under no obligation
to pay the amounts stated unless you accept this offer. The information in this
letter contains confidential and/or legally privileged information from the
notification processing department of the DN. This information is intended only
for the use of the individual(s) named above. There is no pre-existing relationship
between DN and the domain mentioned above. This notice is not in any part associated
with a continuation of services for domain registration. Search engine submission is
an optional service that you can use as a part of your website optimization and alone
may not increase the traffic to your site. If you do not wish to receive further
updates from DN send an email to domain_services@ymail.com and in the subject line
only put remove to unsubscribe. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby
notified that disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action in reliance
on the contents for this letter is strictly prohibited. * 100% satisfaction guaranteed,
you may request a refund within 30 days.
