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Domain Registry of America

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Phone: (866) 434-0212 Fax: (866) 434-0211 View Additional Phone Numbers 2316 Delaware Ave  Ste 266, Buffalo, NY 14216 http://www.droa.com View Additional Web Addresses

BBB Accreditation

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Reason for Rating

BBB rating is based on 16 factors. Get the details about the factors considered.

Factors that lowered the rating for Domain Registry of America include:

  • 278 complaints filed against business
  • 6 serious complaints filed against business
  • Length of time business has taken to resolve complaint(s)
  • Business has failed to resolve underlying cause(s) of a pattern of complaints

Customer Complaints Summary Read complaint details

278 complaints closed with BBB in last 3 years | 157 closed in last 12 months
Complaint Type Total Closed Complaints
Advertising/Sales Issues 210
Billing/Collection Issues 26
Delivery Issues 3
Guarantee/Warranty Issues 0
Problems with Product/Service 39
Total Closed Complaints 278

Additional Complaint Information

The BBB file contains a pattern of complaints from consumers who report that the company's mailing is misleading. Consumers state that they have received notices from Domain Registry of America that appear to be invoices for renewal of their internet domain name. The company claims that their marketing materials clearly state that 'Domain name holders are not obligated to renew their domain name with their current registrar or the Domain Registry of America.... This notice is not a bill.'

Additional Information

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BBB file opened: January 16, 2002 Business started: 09/09/2002
Type of Entity

Corporation

Business Management
Mr. Alvin Chen, Relations Manager
Contact Information
Complaint Contact: Mr. Alvin Chen, Relations Manager
Business Category

INTERNET SERVICES

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DROA Domain Registry of Canada
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