Registrars Enabling Global Scams
OSINT • 7—8 min read

Registrars Enabling Global Scams: NameSilo, Webnic, and NiceNic

ICANN‑accredited registrars should reduce harm — not extend the life of criminal infrastructure. Our 2025 OSINT shows how repeated abuse inaction gives scammers time, safety, and legitimacy. Below are the evidence, a Nigeria IP snapshot, and what must change.

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