: Transferring a Domain Safely I want to transfer a domain that I am buying off somebody but I want to make sure i'm not getting scammed. Is there some kind of 3rd-party website that can help

@Pope3001725

Use an escrow service like escrow.com.


Ensuring Buyers get the Domain and Sellers get paid.

Whether you're
buying or selling domain names online, Escrow.com is a name you can
trust. Escrow.com is a government licensed and audited 3rd party that
safely holds a Buyer's payment in a trust account until the entire
transaction is complete. That way, Buyers can be confident the domain
will be registered in their name and Sellers can be sure they'll be
paid.

Escrow.com protects your money and your domain.

Since the Buyer pays
Escrow.com and not the Seller, Escrow.com can withhold payment until
it's satisfied the domain name has been transferred by the Seller. One
of the ways Escrow.com does this is by checking the WHOIS database of
the appropriate Registrar* to make certain it properly reflects the
new Buyer's name as the domain name Registrant. Once this has been
verified, Escrow.com releases payment to the Seller.

Buy and sell Domains without fear of fraud.

Anytime you pay in advance
for something you've purchased on the Internet, you're taking a
chance. People can forge their identities. They can misrepresent what
they're selling. And even with the best of intentions, some people are
just plain irresponsible.

That's why it's important to turn to a trusted 3rd party like
Escrow.com for transactions involving a high risk of fraud like domain
name transfers. Relying on Escrow.com is like having an insurance
policy that protects you against fraud, deception and
irresponsibility.

Benefits for Buyers


Peace of mind, Security, and Convenience
Assured Domain name transfer prior to paying Seller
Ability to confirm domain ownership directly with the registrar
before the seller is paid.
Ability to pay by wire transfer and in some cases PayPal, check,
money order, or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express)
Restrictions apply
Ability to send credit card information to a financial institution,
not a stranger
Easy access to live customer support by phone or email


Benefits for Sellers


Peace of mind, Security, and Convenience
Payment verification prior to Domain name transfer
Guaranteed payment once transfer specifications are met
Protection against credit card fraud, insufficient funds or credit
card chargebacks
Ability to accept credit cards and PayPal if otherwise not able to.
Restrictions apply
Escrow fees that may be lower than merchant credit card processing
fees
Easy access to live customer support by phone or email

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