Domain Registry of America wanting to transfer my domain registry?

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    joysaw00 · Member ·

    Around a year ago, I paid for WordPress to register a domain name for me. Recently, I got what I thought was a renewal notice for this website from Domain Registry of America, and I paid for the renewal. Now, I keep getting emails from DRA saying I need to approve the “transfer” of my domain name. What alarms me is that 1) I didn’t realize I was “transferring” anything; 2) the bill on my credit card includes a foreign transaction fee; and 3) When I called Wild West Domains, they said they couldn’t help me, and I have to talk to WordPress.

    Is this legit, or I have been duped into some sort of foreign scheme, and I need to cancel my credit card charges? Does anyone know how WordPress domain renewals typically work?

    Thanks for your help.

    Here is the email I keep getting:

    The transfer and renewal of your domain name, wanderinghebrew.com is not yet complete at this time.

    Reason:
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    1) The Domain name is currently in a “REGISTRAR-LOCK” status with your current registrar WILD WEST DOMAINS, INC.
    2) We require that you provide us with an EPP Key/Authorization Code from your current registrar

    In order to complete the transfer and renewal, the “REGISTRAR-LOCK” status needs to be removed and an EPP Key/Authorization code needs to be obtained. Please see below for instructions on achieving this.

    Solution:
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    – Log into your account with your current registrar, and change the status of your domain, wanderinghebrew.com, from “locked” to “active”.

    – Then look for the EPP Key or Authorization Code.

    Alternate Solution:
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    – Call your current registrar, WILD WEST DOMAINS, INC. (see phone number below) and ask them to remove the lock status of your domain name, give you your EPP Key, and allow the transfer to Domain Registry of America.

    Transfer Department
    Domain Registry of America
    Toll free 1-866-434-0212 or for International Callers, dial +1(905)479-2533

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    auxclass · Member ·

    I have not renewed a domain yet with WordPress.COM but I will guarantee that you are being scammed, I have gotten several of these emails and such, all scams.

    Renew only with who you originally registered unless you really want to move. Cancel the charges.

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    thesacredpath · Member ·

    Don’t do anything until you actually talk with wordpress on this. I’ve tagged this thread for their attention as they are out of the office till the 19th, but they are monitoring the forums.

  • markel · Staff ·

    Your domain is registered with us and does not expire until January.

    The emails you are receiving and the fee you have paid did not come from us and someone is either trying to get you to transfer your domain to them or is trying to wrest control of the domain from you completely.

    The only way that a domain can be renewed on WordPress.com is to go to Upgrades > Domains in your Dashboard and pay for the renewal. The option does not appear until you are 90 days away from expiration.

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    thesacredpath · Member ·

    @joy, contact your CC company and dispute the charge so that you can get your money back.

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    mark · Member ·

    “Domain Registry of America”

    Stay away. I get them for my domains and I file them directly into the bin. Really – stay away.

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    joysaw00 · Member ·

    Thanks everyone. Will do.

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