{"id":635,"date":"2012-03-05T09:00:50","date_gmt":"2012-03-05T09:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pingler.com\/blog\/?p=635"},"modified":"2014-08-19T21:07:49","modified_gmt":"2014-08-19T21:07:49","slug":"the-importance-of-verifying-domain-ownership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pingler.com\/blog\/the-importance-of-verifying-domain-ownership\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of Verifying Domain Ownership"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-5817\" src=\"https:\/\/pingler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/22770959_s-300x186.jpg\" alt=\"Domain Ownership\" width=\"300\" height=\"186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pingler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/22770959_s-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pingler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/22770959_s.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Scams involving the supposed selling of domain names \u2013 particularly those in bulk \u2013 have been on the increase recently and unfortunately, many people simply do not follow the proper protocols and procedures when engaging in the transaction. \u00a0There are a plethora of tools available to verify and inspect the authenticity and actual ownership of each domain name in question and anyone in the business of buying and selling domain names should always use these tools and methods to verify each transaction and to always proceed with caution. \u00a0The following paragraphs contain simple yet helpful tips to keep you on your toes when doing business with a first-time vendor or an existing business relationship.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Insist on Paperwork<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Being serious about business, any real entrepreneur will understand conditions that attempt to verify and initiate contracts between other entrepreneurs. \u00a0Always send invoices and insist on written agreements that clearly outline the transaction in question. \u00a0In the event a dispute occurs and legal action is needed, you want to make sure to have access to all invoices, transactions and agreements with the individual. \u00a0Insisting on measures like these with first-time sellers is a must as it will repel the vast majority of anyone who is attempting to scam or defraud you by selling domains of which they do not have ownership.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t Let Your Guard Down<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Believe it or not, there are many thieves that deal in domain registration that only attack when you least expect it: after they&#8217;ve earned your trust. \u00a0There are individuals who will operate in a legitimate capacity with domain name buyers for long periods of time and strike once there is an opportunity. \u00a0A domain seller may make $1,000 off of a $10,000 transaction and do that ten times with a buyer before ripping you off after requesting advance payment and will earn just as much in that one theft as they did during the first ten transactions. \u00a0Always do things by the book and always keep your records in order in the event they need to be accessed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use Available Tools<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is vital that you always make sure that the individual in question has ownership of the domain and there are online tools to help you out. \u00a0Pingler&#8217;s <a href=\"..\/..\/seo-tools\/multiple-ip-address-checker\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Multiple IP Address Checker<\/a> is perfect for checking multiple domain names at once to see the IP of each. \u00a0If all domains have the same IP, then that is a solid indicator that the domains are owned by one individual \u2013 the seller. \u00a0If you are ever in doubt or see domains spread across a range of IPs, ask the seller to transfer them all to one server for verification. \u00a0Other valuable tools include WHOIS information lookup, which will give you more details about who owns the domain name in question.<\/p>\n<p>In the end, it is up to you to use your best 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