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Domains By Proxy LLC | Complaints – Better Business Bureau
06/24/2021The web site “Unmask, ” which is affiliated with, LLC, and Domains By Proxy LLC, has made my personal information public including birthday, age, aliases, and past addresses. I have had my identity stolen and do not want any of this information on the web. I have requested multiple times for them to remove my information and they have not. I made these requests properly using the procedure they outline on their web site. I have not added supporting documents as an attachment here as they contain the private information I am trying to remove. However, I have emails to prove my requests, as well as screenshots of my data available on their site(s), and can provide them at any time. Dear *******************, Thank you for your message and we have reviewed ********** complaint concerning be advised that is not a customer of ours (does note subscribe to our privacy service). You may verify this by reviewing the public WHOIS database at: request that this complaint be removed from our file and filed against the correct regards, **********Office of the General ManagerDomains By Proxy, LLC06/07/2021I ordered 2 chairs on March 18, 2021 got an email with a confirmation #, and have never received anything else, when I tried to email customer support, the page does not exist. I contacted my bank regarding the charge and they gave me the phone number attached to the charge. The number is just a recording telling you if your call is in regard to a refund they cannot help you and that you should file the claim on My bank is going to file a claim as well on my behalf to get my money back $ youDear *******************, Thank you for your message and we have reviewed **************** complaintPlease note that we Domains By Proxy, LLC simply provide a private registration service that allows its customers of our affiliate registrars to register domain names without listing their contact information in the ***** order for us to assist ************ with her complaint, please have her provide the domain name (website URL) at regards, **********Office of the General ManagerDomains By Proxy, LLC05/05/2021i have been using domain name *************************** since 2006. i have the website running since then. I have registered this domain by the biggest service provider *************** but they have closed down their services. I have tried to renew the domain, Net4 domains taken money but did not register it. I have contacted Tucows as they were the registrar, but they said now it is with *********** by I have contacted them to get my domain back, but no reply so far.
I was a reseller with and had 88 domains, but now all domains have gone. Net4 domains closed down, so no chance of getting authentication code also to transfer the domain. Please let us know the solution to get my 15 year old domain from
waiting for a solution
***** ***** ****** ********* ****** **** ******* *****Dear *** ******, Thank you for your message and we have reviewed ***** *****’s complaint. Based on the information provided, it appears that ***** *****’s complaint is not with Domains By Proxy but rather *************** for the failed domain renewal or allowing it to be registered/purchased by our we can recommend is that ***** ***** contact *************** for information as to why is domain renewal failed for, ***** ***** may email our customer at ******************************************. Please keep in mind our customer is not required to reply to the regards, Hap of the General ManagerDomains By Proxy, LLCCustomer Response05/12/2021 HiWhat ever you said is correct. I registered this *************************** with but they have closed down, cannot renew or shift to other service provider, but i found that this domain is with you now. So i want to know the possibility of buying this domain from you or let me know how can i get the domain back. since is closed no way to contact them. please suggest an alternative method to get this domain backDear Ana Amador, Domains By Proxy (“DBP”) provides a private registration service that allows its customers to register domain names without listing their contact information in the public WHOIS database. All management decisions concerning private names are made by the domain Kumar may email the domain holder at Please keep in mind the domain holder is not required to reply to your, if ***** ***** disputing is disputing ownership over the domain name, ***** ***** will want to contact the registrar ******* who has control over the actual domain name registration. *******’s Disputes Team can be contacted at *************************Warm regards, Hap of the General ManagerDomains By Proxy, LLC04/30/ has published a false news article regarding our home. In the article it states our home was sold last year which is false. This article also shows are full address and my husband’s name. This is a safety concern due to my job and our family. Anyone can ****** my husband’s name and find our home address. I reached out to the ****** and they took over a month to respond. I am eligible for restrict public access to my home address information pursuant to Tax Code Section ******. I am a member of the address confidentiality program Dear *******************, Thank you for your message and we have reviewed ************************** be advised that Domains By Proxy provides a private registration service that allows its customers to register domain names without listing their contact information in the ***** are not a website hosting provider and are not in a position to remove content from our customers are some options for ********************** ton consider: She may contact the domain holder directly at: ****************************************** If she seeks the identity of the domain holder, she may review our subpoena policies here: If her goal is removal of website content, she may contact the hosting provider. According to information we located online, we believe (but cannot guarantee) the hosting provider IP address for this website is 3. 82. 80. 110, which currently appears to be assigned to *********** Services NoVa (*******************) regards, **********Office of the General ManagerDomains By Proxy, LLC04/02/2021*************/*********/**********************************/185250101Dear *******************, Thank you for contacting Domains By Proxy, LLC (DBP) have reviewed ****************** complaint and please be advised that does not utilize our private registration, we are not a website hosting provider and we **** no control over website content. As such, we are not in a position to remove content from All that said, it appears that this complaint was mistakenly filed against DBP when it should of been filed against Please file complaint against correct party and remove it from our current registrant of can be identified by reviewing the Whois at: regards, **********Office of the General ManagerDomains By Proxy, LLCCustomer Response04/06/2021 I cannot contact them directly.. they do not respond. Who exactly am I supposed to contact? Dear *******************, Thank you for your note that we (Domains By Proxy, LLC) simply provide a private registration service that allows our customers to register domain names at our affiliate registrars without listing their contact information in the ***** are not associated with and does not subscribe to our private registration appears that this complaint was mistakenly filed against Domains By Proxy, LLC when it should of been filed against Please file complaint against correct party and remove it from our current registrant of can be identified by reviewing the Whois at: questions or concerns pertaining to the contact information for should be addressed to the registrar, regards, **********Office of the General ManagerDomains By Proxy, LLCCustomer Response04/23/2021Better Business Bureau:I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution would be satisfactory to me. I will wait for the business to perform this action and, if it does, will consider this complaint gards, *********************01/19/2021Domains by Proxy, ********** ** has somehow obtained my internet DOMAIN NAME even though I had been paying for the domain name through Their company appears to be a front to GODADDY internet phone service is a FACADE there is NO WAY to use the service. No option to speak or leave a message. In addition they have not replied via email. “********************************”I believe they FRAUDGENTLY obtained my domain name “”Dear ****, Thank you for contacting Domains By Proxy, LLC (DBP). DBP provides a private registration service that allows its customers to register domain names without listing their contact information in the ***** database. DBP provides privacy for our affiliated registrars, including current domain holder registered the domain name through GoDaddy and is utilizing our privacy you believe the domain name was released and made available for registration in error, you must contact your domain registrar for assistance. Regards, ****Office of the General ManagerDomains By Proxy, LLC Customer Response01/20/2021I never signed up for a private registration service I have no problem with my information being less than who is it I believe the service was entered into fraudulently the only service that should be maintaining my domain name is myour telephone contact information is a faade theres no way to talk to to anyone or to leave a message also you have ignored numerous emails from liquid web and myself.. I believe this entire matter is fraudulent And will pursue this until satisfied and my domain name which was fraudulently obtained is releasedDear **************, Upon further review of, we find the domain name is not, and has not been, registered to you since it transferred to GoDaddy on 12/7/2020 from Enom. If you were the registrant of the domain name while it was registered at Enom, you will need to contact Enom to find out how it was made available for registration by the current registrant. Unfortunately, Domains By Proxy is only the private registration provider and has no control over the domain name itself. This constitutes a domain dispute and must be handled by the registrar. We would suggest contacting Enom for more information at: hope this information is helpful. Best, *************************Domains By Proxy, LLC01/11/2021octa logo is conducting fraud – they need to be shut down
they stole 1400 of mine and they are doing it to other people everyday
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********************************************** ************************************** ***************************************************Dear ***** *********, Thank you for contacting Domains By Proxy, LLC (“DBP”) regarding DBP provides a private registration service that allows its customers to register domain names without listing their contact information in the WHOIS database. As we only provide a private registration service, we are not in a position to determine if is engaging in illegal are some options for you to consider:• File a complaint with your local law enforcement agency• You may contact the domain holder directly at: *******************************• If you seek the identity of the domain holder, please review our subpoena policies here: ***************************************************Regards, LisaOffice of the General ManagerDomains By Proxy, LLC 01/05/2021A company called coinpot took my money and kept it with no expatiation will not return my email coinpot seems to wait until you have a high balance when you cash out the just keep your money
Domains By Proxy LLC hides the identity of internet fraudsters like coinpot so there is no accountably they steal 20 here 20 there and DBP hides them for a fee they profit from internet fraud.
Even when that fraud is pointed out to they do not answer your emails or deny they know anything so the internet fraud artist continue to steal from the public and they continue to profit from it. I hope this complaint help with my problem and the other in same boatear
Mr. ******, Thank you for contacting Domains By Proxy, LLC
(“DBP”). DBP provides a private registration service that allows its customers
to register domain names without listing their contact information in the *****
database. We do not condone customers who engage in suspect
you have been defrauded, please help us by filing a report with your local law enforcement agency. We work closely with the law enforcement community and have systems in place to assist with official requests for
are some additional options for you to consider:You may contact the domain holder directly at by sending email to the address listed in *****: *****************************If you seek the identity of the domain holder, please review our subpoena policies here::********************************************* Regards, Lisa Office of the General ManagerDomains By Proxy, LLC Dear Mr. *******, Thank you for your reply. We are not in a position to determine if a customer is engaging in illegal activity. This is why we encourage you to contact law enforcement, as they are equipped to conduct an investigation into possible fraud. Kind regards, Lisa of the General ManagerDomains By Proxy, LLCCustomer Response01/08/2021you live off the processes of fraud, I will sending notice to the AG about your part in this fraud I will be contacting your client as they have 12 hours to comply before they are turned over to the AFP and you to the AG thank you for your assistance. 10/23/2020YES I HAVE NOTICED THIS MASSIVELY INAPPROPRIATE INFORMATION ABOUT ME UNDER MY NAME ON PUBLIC WEBSITE UNDER THE.. I HAVE SENT THEM NUMEROUS COMMUNICATIONS, TO INCLUDE CERTIFIED MAIL, EMAILS, AND I HAVE MADE NUMEROUS CALLS ONLY TO GET THE “RUN AROUND” AND “WE CANNOT PROVIDE TO YOU THE NAME OF THE PROVIDER” BLAH BLAHI HAVE INFORMATION AS TO AN ARREST FROM 25 YEARS AGO AND THIS HAS ALSO SINCE BEEN EXPUNGED. HORRIFIC HERE.. THESE CUSTOMER SERVICE PEOPLE ALSO HAVE NO IDEA AS TO WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ALOT OF THE ******* THEY VIOLATE THE *** ALL THE **** IN THESE CALLS WITH MEDear BBB, Thank you for your message and we have reviewed ************************** note that we are only a private registration provider for domain names. We are not a hosting provider and have no control over hosted content. As such, we are unable to investigate website content complaints. That said, ********************** may wish to consider the below listed options: If ************************** goal is removal of website content, we encourage her to contact the hosting provider, which she can identify by performing a network Whois search found through a search engine. If ********************** is seeking the identity of a domain owner, she may wish to review our subpoena policies here: let us know if we can be of further regards, HapOffice of the General ManagerDomains By Proxy, LLCCustomer Response11/02/2020YES.. i HAVE CALLED DOMAINS BY PROXY ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND THEY FLAT OUT REFUSE TO GIVE ME THE DOMAIN NAME HOLDER AND THEY HAVE ALSO TOLD ME TO CONTACT **************** HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THISPLEASE GIVE ME THE NAME OF THE DOMAIN HOLDER.. I KNOW IT IS UNDER THE *** SITE.. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THOUGH THAT THE DOMAIN HOLDER IS A PRIVATE REGISTRANT? I HAVE BEEN GOING ROUND AND ROUND WITH THIS FOR OVER TWO MONTHS NOW.. THIS IS GETTING EXHAUSTINGPLEASE GIVE ME ACTUAL, REALISTICE AND QUICK AND EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS HERE SHY OF HAVING TO FILE A LAWSUITPLEASE ALSO GIVE TO ME THE ADDRESS, CONTACT INFO, FAX NUMBER, AND PHONE NUMBER TO WHOM I ISSUE SUBPOENAS ETC IF NEED BE THANKS.. I HAVE ALSO BEEN GIVEN CONTACT INFO THAT IS NOT EVEN ACCURATETHANKS Dear BBB, Thank you for your order for us to release the identity of the underlying domain owner, we will require a properly served subpoena. ********************** may review our Subpoena Policy a the following link: above link includes information on how and where subpoenas should be nally, please note that as we are only the private registration provider, we are unable to affect hosted website content. If ************************** goal is removal of website content, we encourage her to contact the hosting provider, which she can identify by performing a Network Whois search on a Network Whois searching website. These types of Network Whois searching websites can be found through a search Regards, HapOffice of the General ManagerDomains by Proxy, LLCCustomer Response11/05/2020yes in response i did a whois network search and it is coming back as “private registrant”so would I have to get a subpoena issued to Go Daddy or you all at Domains By proxyPlease tell me specific process I must follow as I have sent certified mail, return receipt requested to Bail Bonds HQ.. and they would not accept this piece of mailThere is this inappropriate information under my name on the internet.. as to me being an “inmate A6568201: ************** County Jail”.. “fugitive from Justice”.. this has been dropped and completely expungedI have been honestly given the run around by numerous customer service reps there at ******************** and by Go Daddy which is why I am now reaching out to the better business bureau to get involvedi want a straight, workable answer and a solution to get this matter resolved.. and I want this permanently removed completely from any public website I cannot also provide the documentation from my attorney to show that all of this has been expunged as wellPlease offer this to me as I am exasperated at this point thank you09/28/2020Ustreet Styles took payment I didnt authorize and never delivered pants paid for with my credit card. They promised a refund and still havent either sent the pants or a refund or at least a substitute item. I want one of the three and if its a substitution it should be greater than what was ordered! Hello, We have received your message regarding “Ustreet Styles” As we are only the private registration provider, we are unable to investigate your are some options for you to consider: You can file a complaint with your local consumer protection agency or law enforcement. If you seek the identity of the domain owner, please review our subpoena policies here: regards, *****Office of the General ManagerDomains By Proxy, LLCCustomer Response10/04/2020This is unacceptable because you are registered and therefore liable and responsible! Thank you for themessage. We do not allow illegal content on our customer’s websites. However, as a private registration provider, it is not our place to determine if thesite you have mentioned is actually engaging in illegal activities. Domains By Proxyregularly works with courts and law enforcement from the local to theinternational level. If you suspect any of our customers are using theirwebsite to engage in any illegal activities, please help us by contacting yourlocal law enforcement agency, and request them to investigate this enforcement cancontact us if they need more information pursuant to an investigation. We havea long-standing history of cooperation with law enforcement and the ncerely, Office of theGeneral ManagerDomains By Proxy, LLCCustomer Response10/08/2020you are still liable and responsible and I will *** both of Business Profiles may not be reproduced for sales or promotional Business Profiles are provided solely to assist you in exercising your own best judgment. BBB asks third parties who publish complaints, reviews and/or responses on this website to affirm that the information provided is accurate. 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Domains by Proxy – Wikipedia
Domains by Proxy (DBP) is an Internet company owned by the founder of GoDaddy, Bob Parsons. Domains by Proxy offers domain privacy services through partner domain registrars such as GoDaddy and Wild West Domains.
Subscribers list Domains by Proxy as their administrative and technical contacts in the Internet’s WHOIS database, thereby delegating responsibility for managing unsolicited contacts from third parties and keeping the domains owners’ personal information secret. [1][2] However, the company will release a registrant’s personal information in some cases, such as by court order[3][4] or for other reasons as deemed appropriate by the company per its Domain Name Proxy Agreement. [4]
As of 2014, over 9, 850, 000 domain names use the Domains by Proxy service. [5]
Political usage[edit]
In the run-up to the 2012 United States presidential primaries, numerous domain names with derogatory expressions have been registered through Domains by Proxy by both Republicans and Democrats. [6]
Domains by Proxy have allegedly been a target of the Internet organization Anonymous due to perceived malicious business activities including inducements to join their service, claims of privacy that are not fulfilled and the lowering of Google PageRank of the sites they link to. [citation needed][7]
Controversy[edit]
Fraudsters[edit]
Controversially, Domains By Proxy is also used by a number of organizations such as that target vulnerable individuals by sending threatening psychic letters, such as, and fake drug companies such as the now-defunct [8]
Advance Fee fraudsters also use Domains By Proxy. On 5 Feb 2016, the Artists Against 419 database reflected 1124 out of 108684 entries abused the services of Domains By Proxy. This represents a figure of slightly over one percent of the entries. [9]
Privacy[edit]
In 2014, Domains by Proxy handed over personal details of a site owner to Motion Picture Association due to potential copyright infringement despite the website not hosting any copyrighted files. [10]
See also[edit]
Internet privacy
Footnotes[edit]
^ Xu, Kuai; Wang, Feng; Wang, Haiyan; Yang, Bo (February 2020). “Detecting fake news over online social media via domain reputations and content understanding”. Tsinghua Science and Technology. 25 (1): 20–27. doi:10. 26599/tst. 2018. 9010139. ISSN 1007-0214.
^ Godfread, Paul, and Kristine Dorrain (2009). “Survey of the Law of Cyberspace: Domain Name Cases 2008”. The Business Lawyer. CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
^ Private domains not so private? | CNET
^ a b Domains By Proxy Domain Proxy Agreement
^ “List of 9, 863, 496 domain names using Domains By Proxy”. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
^ Rucker, P. and Farnam, T. W. In Campaign 2012, Web sites are the new real estate. The Washington Post, 18 October 2011.
^ Samarasinghe, Nayanamana, and Mohammad Mannan. “On cloaking behaviors of malicious websites”. Computers & Security 101. CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
^ Dr. Bob [1]
^ Artists Against 419 Database [2]
^ “‘Domains by Proxy’ Hands Over Personal Details of “Pirate” Site Owner”. TorrentFreak. 6 March 2014. Retrieved 6 March 2014.
External links[edit]
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Domains By Proxy
Important! Domain privacy & protection settings are now managed where the domain was registered. To manage your domain protection, please log in to your domain registrar and go to its domain management page.
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Why choose Domains By Proxy?
Launched in 2002, Domains By Proxy was the Internet’s very first Whois privacy service. Our service was born from consumer demand, since many Internet users didn’t want their personal information available for everyone to see in the Whois directory. Now, over a decade later, with 15 – 25% of all,,,, & domains utilizing privacy services*, Domains By Proxy is still the gold standard, providing consumers with a reputable service and unparalleled customer support.
*ICANN’s study on the prevalence of domain names registered using a privacy or proxy service among the top 5 gTLDs (October 2009).
Frequently Asked Questions about domains by proxy whois
Who owns a domain by proxy?
Domains by Proxy (DBP) is an Internet company owned by the founder of GoDaddy, Bob Parsons. Domains by Proxy offers domain privacy services through partner domain registrars such as GoDaddy and Wild West Domains.
Do I need to register my domain with domains by proxy?
Even though Domains By Proxy is the listed (proxied) registrant, you retain the FULL BENEFITS OF DOMAIN REGISTRATION. This means that you can: Cancel, sell, or transfer your domain registration.
Is GoDaddy a DomainsByProxy?
Even though this looks like a legitimate email from a legitimate Godaddy service, these emails were a forward by Godaddy’s domainsbyproxy privacy service. … They are NOT from Godaddy.May 4, 2020
