Doug Farries

It came to my attention this morning that there is an email or mail solicitation from Domain Registry of Canada. This is a scam to get you to renew a domain name with them and not your regular domain registrant. At an outrageous price I might add – $40 per year when a domain name shouldn’t cost you more than $10- 12.

I have seen a letter and an email and it looks very official but it is in no way affiliated with CIRA (the official .ca registrant in Canada). These guys have been shut down in the states but not yet in Canada.

It is important that you know your registry details. If you are hosted with me or made arrangement thru me for hosting I can provide you with your site details. Please contact me for this information and be in charge of your site!

If you believe you have been misled, paid them anything or have received a letter or email from Domain Registry of Canada you should contact the Competition Bureau toll free at 1-800-348-5358 or visit their web site located at: http://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/epic/site/cb-bc.nsf/en/home

They have complaint forms online.

Competition Bureau of Canada
Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time
50 Victoria Street
Gatineau, Quebec
K1A 0C9
E-Mail: compbureau@cb-bc.gc.ca
Toll free: 1-800-348-5358
Phone: (819) 997-4282TDD (hearing impaired): 1-800-642-3844
Facsimile: (819) 997-0324