Comments on: David Airey.com hacked

By: David Airey

David Airey — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 10:35:31 +0000

I don’t, Raymond. Sorry to learn of your troubles. Good luck.

By: Raymond Chin Choy

Raymond Chin Choy — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 17:35:36 +0000

Dear David,
On 28/11/10 someone hacked into my gmail account (from Nigeria) and sent emails to some of my contacts informing them that I mugged in London where my cash and credits cards were stolen and requested funds to pay the hotel, subsequently Gmail notified me of suspicious activities frozed my account, I was able to reactivate the account using a new password…problem is that I have lost all my contacts, old emails, sent emails etc, and I am unable to contact Gmail/Google on my predicament.
Do you have an email address or telephone number for gmail?
Best regards,
_Raymond

By: David Airey

David Airey — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:33:40 +0000

Hello Anita, as far as I remember, once a domain is transferred within GoDaddy, it cannot be moved again for at least one month. This is a measure to prevent what you’re worried about. When I was going through this situation, I also had to wait for those email replies. It wasn’t easy, I’m sure you know that.

Sorry I can’t be of more help. I got your email, too.

By: Anita

Anita — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:45:17 +0000

Hi David,
I came across this post while searching for similar incidences of stolen domains. I’m glad you’ve had your domain returned.

Now I’m in the same dilemma.. 2 days ago, to my horror, my sister & I, received an email each that ALL of our domains parked at Godaddy have changed ownership to the same registrant! 2 accounts loosing all of our domains to the same person at the same time.. It can’t be a coincidence!

Our accounts were hacked & the hacker [whom we have never heard of till now] now owns ALL of our 100+ domains!! I have contacted Godaddy but I’m getting the auto replies & answers etc.. The longer this drags on, he would’ve sold all of our domains!

I’d appreciate your advice and if you could point me to someone whom I can contact regarding this theft and to expedite the reversion as soon as possible.

Thank you so much & Regards,
Anita

By: Bingdorf

Bingdorf — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 10:15:08 +0000

Sorry about that David.. i sort of know what it feels like as a similar act was initiated for a domain we owned, but this time – it was done by a domain registrar!!!… they figured the importance of the domain, and acquired it after we had officially purchased from their site. We even have the bills and receipts of purchase to prove this fraud!

By: David Airey

David Airey — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 09:17:27 +0000

Thanks everyone, for the continued comments.

It meant a lot to read that you’d follow my blog no matter what the address, though it’s been great that I’ve restored the domain at no cost except time (and a few SEO hiccups).

I hope you’re all well.

By: thess

thess — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 08:19:32 +0000

I feel that what ‘s happened to you was horrible, but I truly admire you when you said this and I quote:

“I see no point in getting bent out of shape about this. What’s done is done.

At least no-one died.”

words of a man with a good heart. I wish you more success.

Regards from Holland.

PS. Never ever announce on your website that you will be on vacation, that’s what these thieves are waiting for, happened to a friend of mine before too.

By: Mike Beasley

Mike Beasley — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 03:51:28 +0000

Been there. We never think about getting hacked, phished, or data loss(due to fire, lighting, bad disk).

That reminds me. It’s about time to backup my stuff.

By: cat

cat — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 13:01:13 +0000

… holding breath …

By: Jana

Jana — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 12:53:14 +0000

I hope everything is working better now.