Fake 'renewal' notices for domains, directories, or business listings are a long-running scam. Paste it for an instant read.
Quick answer — If it's not from the registrar you actually use and pushes urgent payment, it's almost certainly a scam. Log in to your real provider to check renewals — never pay via a mailed invoice from an unknown sender.
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The trick
These look like a renewal bill from your real provider but come from a lookalike sender — paying it either buys a worthless listing or transfers your domain to them.
What to do
Check who your actual registrar/provider is and pay only through your account with them. Ignore renewal 'invoices' from senders you can't verify.
If you already paid or shared your info
Don't panic — acting quickly limits the damage. Do these now:
Paid by gift card, wire, or crypto? Contact the gift-card issuer, wire service, or exchange right away — some transactions can still be stopped — and keep the receipts and card numbers.
Entered a card number or paid online? Call your bank to freeze or replace the card and dispute the charge.
Typed a password or login on a linked page? Change it now — and anywhere you reused it — and turn on two-factor authentication.
Shared your SSN or other ID? Start a recovery plan at IdentityTheft.gov and consider a credit freeze with the three credit bureaus.
Report it to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov (and, for online scams, the FBI at ic3.gov).
FAQ
Is this domain renewal invoice real?
If it's not from the registrar you actually use and pushes urgent payment, it's almost certainly a scam. Log in to your real provider to check renewals — never pay via a mailed invoice from an unknown sender.
Official sources
This guidance is compiled from official U.S. government sources. For your specific situation, verify directly:
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