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title: "Why scammers pay extra for .ai, and how the registry responds"
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# Why scammers pay extra for .ai, and how the registry responds

November 8, 2023 · Summary of an article by Andrew Allemann, Domain Name Wire

Netcraft found the number of .ai domains on web servers grew from 913 in 2013 to 115,245, with a smaller rise in blocked .ai sites.

At about $60 a year, .ai is expensive for criminals, which suggests they pay for the extension's credibility. The registry now fines registrars that ignore abuse reports.

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.Ai, cybercriminals and domain pricing
Andrew Allemann, Domain Name Wire · November 8, 2023
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Related on 4ai: [What is a .ai domain?](https://4ai.ai/ai-domain-guide/)

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