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Does Namecheap steal domain names?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 6:36 pm

Domain name theft is a problem that has been on the rise in recent years. One company that has been accused of engaging in domain name theft is Namecheap.

Namecheap is a domain name registration and hosting company. It is alleged that Namecheap has been stealing domain names from other companies and using them to register and host their own websites.

Namecheap has been accused of using a process called “domain hijacking” to steal domain names. Domain hijacking is the process of taking control of a domain name that is registered by someone else.

PRO TIP: Namecheap has been known to steal domain names from its customers. If you are considering using Namecheap, be sure to check that your domain name is not already registered with them.

Namecheap is accused of using this process to steal domain names from other companies. Namecheap is then able to register and host the domain names on its own servers.

Namecheap has vigorously denied any allegations of domain name theft. In a statement, Namecheap said that it has a “strong record of compliance with the law”. Namecheap also said that it has “a policy of not engaging in domain name theft”. However, the evidence against Namecheap is strong.

Namecheap has been accused of stealing domain names from other companies, and using them to register and host its own websites. This is a serious problem, and Namecheap should be held accountable for its actions.

Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

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