Re: [afnog] Suspicious request for IP address space

[Phil Regnauld <regnauld () nsrc org>]

Jon Lewis (jlewis) writes:
> Odds are, they're looking for a willing host for a snowshoe spamming
> operation.

        If they're asking for hosting and not only IP allocation, you might
        be right.

> If I wanted space for something like that, Afrinic
> region providers would not be my first choice...particularly for the
> hosting. AFAIK, there are numerous LIRs in the RIPE region,
> particularly Romania who are more than happy to lease large blocks
> of IPv4 to anyone for any purpose.

        They're exploring new marktes.  Legitimate businesses are not
        the only ones scouting for cheap suppliers.

        Cheers,
        Phil