IMPORTANT information about domain names By Peter M. Abraham June 2004 It was just the other day when I took a phone call from a customer asking if we knew of any problems with email.  They shared that they have not received email all day; and that's uncommon for them.  They didn't even get any spam. We checked the servers, and they were completely operational. We then checked the domain name registration -- they had registered with Network Solutions (also known as Verisign, WorldNIC, and InterNIC); and the domain name expired on June 10, 2004. There are several important things for you to keep in mind when it comes to the domain names you own: Your domain names are not included as part of your hosting package. Whether your register your domain name through us or another party, the fees are completely separate from your hosting investment with us. We live in a world of people trying to scam you, slam you, and steal from you. Unfortunately there are companies out there who will send you fake invoices and bills for domain name renewals. While slamming (stealing you as a customer) is illegal in the telecommunications industry, there are currently no laws about one domain name registrar stealing you from your current one without your consent or knowledge. You can protect yourself and your domain names by taking the following steps: Know who is your domain name registrar. You can probably name the gas stations you typically buy gas at in your county. You can probably name your bank without blinking an eye. Know the name of your domain name registrar. That way when you get bills and invoices from other domain name registrars, you can easily see it as a scam. Consider using Dynamic Net, Inc. for registering and renewing your domain names. Click here to see our domain name registration fee schedule. You can make your life easier by using us for hosting and your domain name registration. Aside from one less name to remember, we will take ever measure we can to let you know your domain name is about to expire. The growing number of people who lost their domain names completely (not stolen, let go and some one else took it) or who had to pay high redemption fees (because they let the expiration go on too long) can share with you their registrar did not contact them to renew. Please feel free to call us toll free at 1-888-887-6727 or internationally at 1-717-484-1062 if you have questions. Thank you.