Domain Abuse Notice from Domaincop is it real?

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asked Dec 1, 2016 in Internet by KPNJ (200 points)

I got this email about my domain name. I never sent out any abuse spam or any spam other illegal things with it at all.

Is this a scam?

Dear Domain Owner, 

Our system has detected that your domain: Mydomainhere.com is being used for spamming and spreading malware recently. 
You can view the detailed abuse report of your domain along with date/time of incidents. 

We have also provided detailed instruction on how to delist your domain from our blacklisting. 

Please download the report immediately and take proper action within 24 hours otherwise your domain will be suspended permanently. 

There is also possibility of legal action depend on severity and persistence of your abuse case. 

Three Simple Steps: 
1. Download your abuse report from Here: "Link removed"
2. Check your domain abuse incidents along with date and time. 
3. Take few simple steps for prevention and to avoid domain suspension. 

1 Answer

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answered Dec 2, 2016 by chad (14,670 points)
I'd just delete the email. I've gotten the same as well as many others.

The domain domaincop was registered a day before the emails were sent out.

They're most certainly without a doubt scammers.

Don't click on any links in that email.

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