A few days ago, out of the blue, I received a phone call from someone identifying themselves as being from my domain registrar. They called me by my previous name (the one on the registry, which I bought before I remarried), and asked if they could verify my personal information. I cautiously answered "yes", listening closely for anything that wasn't already public knowledge on a WHOIS search.
They asked to verify my address, mostly. Nothing "personal" like password or financial info. BUT, the call still skeeved me out. Why would my domain registrar take the time to call me up when I haven't done anything online that involves my registry? I haven't changed anything in years. (I've purchased a long-term domain plan.)
The guy told me that there was some new law or something requiring them to verify information.
Is this correct?
~kelly
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