Re: [registrars] False Transfers

["Ross Wm. Rader" <ross@tucows.com>]

Without commenting on the specifics David, the Gaining Registrar is
obligated to provide a confirmation of authorization to the Losing Registrar
upon request. This is, as far as my interpretation goes, an unqualified
obligation - ie, non-negotiable, it must be provided by the Gaining
Registrar.

If you feel that a registrar is not living up to their obligations under the
contract and can show specific instances of behavior that support your
conclusion, it is advised that you a) formally notify the registrar of your
concern and provide a clear indication of what your expectations are (as far
as correcting the alleged breach goes) and if this proves unsuccessful, b)
formally provide Verisign Registry with a clear outline of the problem and
what you expect them to do. Both notices should be cc'ed to DanH in order
that the situation is well-documented.

I hope that this in some small way helps your situation - feel free to drop
me a line if you need any clarification or assistance.

-rwr


----- Original Message -----
From: <dwascher@iaregistry.com>
To: "Registrars Mail List" <registrars@dnso.org>
Cc: "Michael D Palage" <michael@palage.com>; "Dan Halloran"
<halloran@icann.org>
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2001 3:36 PM
Subject: [registrars] False Transfers


> Recently I have received several transfers of domains that were not
> requested by the domain registrant or Admin. I have requested proof of the
> transfer and that has yet to happen.
> I would appreciate the correct people to contact.
>
> I have included the registrar and the answer that I was given when I
> requested this information.
>
> For wireless-broadband.com
> Register.com - verification will have to come from customer, he will tell
> the customer to
> fax it to us (iaregistry). ***** I thought it was authorized before the
> request *****
>
> For zigy.com and lawselect.com
> Alldomains.com - left another message today for them to call me back, they
> were supposed to
>  consulting the supervisor for an answer.
>
> Verisign - 1st call I was told that the 2 names were under some legal
notice
> so I could not have the authorization. ***** What legal notice the names
are
> in our database *****
> 3rd domain they referred me to the supervisor that never called me back.
>
> It appears that the ability for a registrar to challenge a transfer is
just
> as difficult as initiating it. I would recommend that we publish a list of
> whom to contact when a registrar needs to confirm a transfer.
>
> Thanks,
> David W.
> IARegistry
>