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  • hpuse
    hpuse Posts: 1,161 Forumite
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    Is this good news or bad news for you guys?
    http://www.hertsad.co.uk/news/redbourn_based_dvla_site_duped_users_1_3491611
    The Cabinet Office intervened on behalf of the DVLA, claiming that the domain was hosting a “copycat” website designed to “hoodwink” the public into paying excessive fees for services - such as changing driving licence details – which can be done directly with the DVLA.
  • powerful_Rogue
    powerful_Rogue Posts: 8,333 Forumite
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    hpuse wrote: »

    Welcome back Keith. Once again you cherry pick only part of the story.

    The issue was the use of "DVLA" in the domain name. DVLA is covered under copyright and as such they had to transfer the domain name to the cabinet office.
  • Valli
    Valli Posts: 25,455 Forumite
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    Do you really have to ask?

    Who, on this, or any similar thread, has SUPPORTED these websites?

    No-one.

    It has merely been pointed out that these sites operate legally.

    Moreover the intervention of the cabinet office has taken ONE site down only.

    There's a long way to go yet.
    Don't put it DOWN; put it AWAY
    "I would like more sisters, that the taking out of one, might not leave such stillness" Emily Dickinson
    :heart:Janice 1964-2016:heart:

    Thank you Honey Bear
  • hpuse
    hpuse Posts: 1,161 Forumite
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    Valli wrote: »
    There's a long way to go yet.

    "long way to go yet [for the law makers]"

    I would write, I wish there was a "short way" to cut these crooks straight into the jail?.
    Feel the difference in post wordings?

    Yet, no one is supporting them here :rotfl: Yes, I agree, half heartedly !
  • hpuse
    hpuse Posts: 1,161 Forumite
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    Welcome back Keith. Once again you cherry pick only part of the story.

    The issue was the use of "DVLA" in the domain name. DVLA is covered under copyright and as such they had to transfer the domain name to the cabinet office.

    Ah! I see....that's why some copycats have registered themselves as apply-travel-document.org.uk extended services ...hhahaa :rotfl:
  • hpuse
    hpuse Posts: 1,161 Forumite
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    Anyway - I just dropped into say hello to all you lovely posters keeping a good careing eye on newbies. I will be back when I have other updates.
  • Valli
    Valli Posts: 25,455 Forumite
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    hpuse wrote: »
    "long way to go yet [for the law makers]"

    I would write, I wish there was a "short way" to cut these crooks straight into the jail?.
    Feel the difference in post wordings?

    Yet, no one is supporting them here :rotfl: Yes, I agree, half heartedly !


    Nope, no difference. Still don't get your point. Fiddling with what I typed - and adding stuff I DIDN'T write doesn't help either.
    Don't put it DOWN; put it AWAY
    "I would like more sisters, that the taking out of one, might not leave such stillness" Emily Dickinson
    :heart:Janice 1964-2016:heart:

    Thank you Honey Bear
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