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Someone is registering a domain that looks like ours

vectel.nl becomes vectell.nl, or vecte1.nl. Classic CEO fraud setup. Worth watching for actively.

Try this first

  1. 1Search your own brand name: Google + 'site:' on variations (vectel, vecte1, vectell). Found something live? Screenshot for evidence.
  2. 2Check WHOIS records (whois.nl, who.is) for registration date. Recently registered is suspect.
  3. 3For high-risk businesses: set up a monitoring service (DNSTwister, Sucuri Lookalike, or commercial like BrandShield). Mails you on every new lookalike registration.
  4. 4Warn your team via Teams or mail: 'watch out for mails from vectell.nl'. Better early than after the first click.
  5. 5Keep evidence: screenshots, WHOIS, any mails. If it ever leads to CEO fraud, police will need this.

When to bring us in

Domain in active fraud use (customers receiving fake invoices)? Call us right away. We help with a takedown request at the registrar and temporary filter rules in your mailflow.

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