How can companies avoid buying black domain names when purchasing domain names?

Many startups purchase domain names to build websites, but due to lack of experience, some end up with illicit domain names. These domain names are from unknown sources. Let's discuss how businesses can avoid purchasing illicit domain names.

1. Consider the sales channel and sales attitude.

Many illicit domain names are sold through unofficial channels, often in QQ groups, WeChat groups, domain name forums, and other places with a wealth of information.

They will often tell you they're short on cash and are selling at a low price for the day only.

When you ask them why they're not selling through legitimate channels, they'll likely say they don't want to pay the fees.

For domain names worth more, it's recommended to use the "domain broker" feature of a professional domain name trading platform. While the platform will charge a fee, they will investigate both parties involved to ensure the buyer doesn't end up with a fraudulent domain.

Private domain name transactions carry significant risks, especially for larger transactions. Saving the 3% transaction fee can lead to significant losses.

Even if a domain name is being traded privately, buyers must conduct a thorough background check to verify that it belongs to Heimi. This includes identifying the seller's domain name and providing screenshots of registration and renewal transactions. For larger transactions, it's particularly important to ensure the seller's identity is genuine. Ensure that the name on the seller's bank card matches their ID card and the domain owner listed in the domain's Whois information. Ideally, the seller should provide a photo of themselves holding their ID card. Thieves, often driven by a sense of guilt, often hesitate to provide their real names and instead trade under false identities.

2. Check the Pricing

Heimi's selling price is generally below market value. Because of their perceived guilt, the original owner likely won't keep the Heimi for long, as it would likely lead to the original owner's discovery. Consequently, they typically sell at a low price. Buyers are advised not to take chances and be greedy.

3. Check the Domain Name's Source

Currently, a significant number of unauthorized domains have flowed into China from foreign platforms like Godaddy and ENOM. Be extremely cautious with domains originally registrared on these two platforms! The main reason is that these two platforms have a long history, boast a large number of high-quality domains, and are therefore highly sought after by hackers. However, Godaddy does not have two-factor authentication by default. Hackers can access other users' accounts through methods like database manipulation or email password cracking, then modify the domain's Whois information to obtain the transfer password online. Domestic platforms are more comprehensive in this regard, generally requiring SMS verification or security verification for domain transfers to prevent account and password compromise leading to domain theft.