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.
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