Asia Domain Name Registrar

["Sherry, Cathy" <csherry () UMASSP EDU>]

One of our IT departments received the email below.





Dear Manager,



We are an institution who specialized in handling the dispute of Aasia

domain name , Internet brand and Asia Domain Name Registrar.



On July.24th,2008, there is a International Investment Corporation

submitted the application of ASIA domain name and internet brand

of"umassd"to us，we are dealing with it now. we found that it happens to

be the same name with your company's name.In order to avoid possible dispute

in the furture ,on the other hand in order to protect your brand. we need your

confirmation on this issue. because Asia domain name and Internet brand are very

important resources and  unique.

pls ask your company's responsible person to contact us asap! Your early

reply will be highly appreciated! Thank for your time!Thanks!



Best regards



Tom



Asia Domain Name Registrar

TEL :  86-21-312 609 71

FAX :  86-21-312 609 72

Email: brook () domainorg com cn

Some web sites were then noted.



Is anyone familiar or has anyone had experience with this kind of email or request.  Staff is trying to determine the 
legitimacy of the email.  Any information/feedback you could share would be appreciated.





:: Catherine Sherry, CISSP, CISA - Principal Security Specialist
:: University Information Technology Services (UITS)
:: University of Massachusetts President's Office

:: 508-856-1547
:: 508-856-4844 Fax
:: csherry () umassp edu <mailto:csherry () umassp edu>

University of Massachusetts : 333 South St. : Suite 400 : Shrewsbury, MA 01545 : www.massachusetts.edu 
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