Ever buy hosting from a fake host?

[Grant]

I worry about the internet all the time. There are so many people out there trying to scam, it's crazy. With that being said, have you ever purchased hosting from a fake host? How did you remedy the situation? I thankfully never been scammed in this way, but I know a friend who paid for hosting services from this one guy and he was gone when he got the money. Anything like that happen to you?

 

[Nomad]

Once the company I was using closed the shop without any notice. I had two hosting accounts with the company. I wouldn't say it was fake and I believe the owner shut down the company because he could not get customers. I did not lose money because i bought hosting through a forum currency I earned by posting on a forum where the owner promoted his business.

 

[Shortie]

Luckily I have not been in a situation where any hosting I purchased ended up being fake hosting. I have in the past purchased hosting where the service was not as expected and I had a lot of downtime which I was not happy about.

I guess this is why now when I find a host that gives me no issues and I am very happy with them, I tend to stay with them so I don't run into issues again.

 

[Baker]

No, I've not experienced that before. Buying hosting from a fake host can be a very frustrating and stressful experience. Not only will you likely not get the service you paid for, but you may also have trouble getting a refund or resolving any issues that arise. In addition, fake hosts are often associated with other scams and malicious activities, which can put your website and personal information at risk. If you're not sure if a host is legitimate, it's always best to do your research and read reviews from other users before making a purchase.