.ORG and IDN Takedown Notices

In June 2010, PIR received from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) a “Warrant of Seizure in rem” issued by the US Federal District Court for the Southern District of New York. The warrant is based on an affidavit by an agent of the DHS, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and orders the seizure and civil forfeiture of the domain name “THEPIRATECITY.ORG”. Pursuant to the instructions of the DHS, PIR transferred the registration to a specified IP address. The legal authority for the seizure are sections of the US Statutes, Criminal Code, that provide for seizure and  forfeiture of property used in violation of the criminal provisions of copyright law.”

February 1, 2011 On 1 February 2011, PIR received from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) a “Warrant of Seizure” issued by the US Federal District Court for the Southern District of New York on the same date. The warrant is based on an affidavit by an agent of the DHS, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and orders the seizure and civil forfeiture of ten domain names, five in .COM, four in .NET, and one in .ORG (www.rojadirecta.org). Pursuant to the instructions of the DHS, PIR transferred the registration to a specified IP address. The .ORG domain now resolves to a web site established by the DHS with a message that it has been the subject of seizure. The legal authority for the seizure are two sections of the US Statutes, Criminal Code, that provide for seizure and forfeiture of property used in violation of the criminal provisions of copyright and trademark law.

April 12, 2011 On 12 April 2011, PIR received from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) and a Seizure Warrant issued by the US Federal District Court for the District of Connecticut on the same date. The TRO and warrant are based on affidavits by FBI agents and order the seizure and civil forfeiture of 24 domain names in .COM, .NET, .BIZ and .ORG.( 2 in .ORG). The basis for the seizure is that all 24 domains are alleged to be part of the ‘Coreflood” botnet used for criminal wire fraud and bank fraud. Pursuant to the TRO and warrant, PIR transferred the two .ORG registrations to a specified IP address.

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November 23, 2011 On 23 and 25 November 2011, PIR received from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) “Seizure Warrants” issued by several US Federal District Courts throughout the United States. The warrants are based on affidavits by agents of the DHS, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and order the seizure and civil forfeiture of a total of one hundred twelve domain names in the .COM, .NET, .ORG and  .US domains. The twelve .ORG domains seized were: cheapnflshop.org cheapjerseysite.org okupsnfl.org&nbsp upsjerseys.org upsnfl.org uspsnfl.org nfljerseysupply.org p90x-workout-program.org discountedjerseys.org buyjerseysonline.org jerseysworld.org replicaoakleysale.org Pursuant to the instructions of the DHS, PIR transferred the registrations to a specified IP address. The .ORG domains now resolve to a web site established by the DHS with a message that they have been the subject of seizure. The legal authority for the seizure are two sections of the US Statutes, Criminal Code, that provide for seizure and forfeiture of property used in violation of the criminal provisions of copyright and trademark law.

July 22, 2011 On 22 July 2011, PIR received from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) a “Warrant of Seizure” issued by the US Federal District Court for the Western District of New York on the same date. The warrant is based on an affidavit by an agent of the DHS, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and orders the seizure and civil forfeiture of five domain names, three in .COM and two in .ORG (ralphlauren-polos.org and toryburchsoutlets.org). Pursuant to the instructions of the DHS, PIR transferred the registrations to a specified IP address. The .ORG domains now resolve to a web site established by the DHS with a message that they have been the subject of seizure. The legal authority for the seizure are two sections of the US Statutes, Criminal Code, that provide for seizure and forfeiture of property used in violation of the criminal provisions of copyright and trademark law.

19 October 2011 On 19 October 2011, PIR received from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) a “Warrant to Seize Property Subject to Forfeiture” issued by the US Federal District Court for the District of Colorado on 11 October and a “Warrant to Seize Personal Property Subject to Civil Forfeiture” issued by the US Federal District Court for the Western District of Washington on 17 October The warrants are based on affidavits by agents of the DHS, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and order the seizure and civil forfeiture of twelve domain names, six in .COM, two in .NET, one in .US and three in .ORG (COOLNFLJERSEYS.ORG, PICKJERSEYS.ORG and NFLJERSEYSUSA.ORG). Pursuant to the instructions of the DHS, PIR transferred the registration to a specified IP address. The .ORG domains now resolve to a web site established by the DHS with a message that it has been the subject of seizure. The legal authority for the seizure are two sections of the US Statutes, Criminal Code, that provide for seizure and forfeiture of property used in violation of the criminal provisions of copyright and trademark law.

20 October 2011 On 20 October 2011, PIR received from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) a “Seizure Warrant” issued by the US Federal District Court for the District of Maryland on 20 October. The warrant is based on affidavits by agents of the DHS, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and orders the seizure and civil forfeiture of  twenty-seven domain names, eighteen in .COM, two in .NET, three in .NAME, two in .US and two in .ORG (CHEAPJERSEYSSITE.ORG and CHEAPJERSEYS16.ORG). Pursuant to the instructions of the DHS, PIR transferred the registration to a specified IP address. The .ORG domains now resolve to a web site established by the DHS with a message that it has been the subject of seizure. The legal authority for the seizure are two sections of the US Statutes, Criminal Code, that provide for seizure and forfeiture of property used in violation of the criminal provisions of copyright and trademark law.

January 19, 2012 On 19 January 2012, PIR received from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) a Warrant to Seize Property Subject to Forfeiture issued by the US Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia on the same date. The warrant is based on affidavits by FBI agents and orders the seizure and forfeiture of three domain names in .ORG (megaupload.org, megaclicks.org and megastuff.org). Pursuant to the warrant, PIR transferred the .ORG registrations to a specified IP address. The .ORG domains now resolve to a web site established by the DHS with a message that they have been the subject of seizure. The legal authority for the seizure is based on indictments pursuant to sections of the US Statutes, Criminal Code, that provide for seizure and forfeiture of property used in violation of criminal provisions relating to conspiracy and copyright law.

February 1, 2012 On 1 February 2012, PIR received two seizure warrants from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), issued by the US District Courts for the Southern District of New York and the District of Maryland The warrants were based on affidavits by agents of the DHS, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and order the seizure and civil forfeiture of four domain names:

• sports95.org,
• nflsport.org
• needjerseys.org
• thanksjerseys.org

Pursuant to the instructions of the DHS, PIR transferred the registrations to specified IP addresses. The .ORG domains now resolve to web sites established by the DHS with a message that they have been the subject of seizure. The legal authority for the seizure is two sections of the US Statutes, Criminal Code, that provide for seizure and forfeiture of property used in violation of the criminal provisions of copyright and trademark law.

February 4, 2012 On 4 February 2012, PIR received a warrant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), issued by the US District Court for the District of Maryland The warrant was based on affidavits by agents of the DHS, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and orders the seizure and civil forfeiture of ten domain names:

• nikeheelsfor-women.org
• nikeheelsforwomens.org
• nikeheelshome.org
• nikeheelsjordanshoes.org
• nikehighheelsbiz.org
• nikejordanheelshotsale.org
• nikejordanhighheelsbiz.org
• nikejordanshighheels.org
• nikesjordanshighheels.org
• womensnikeheelsshoes.org

Pursuant to the instructions of the DHS, PIR transferred the registrations to specified IP addresses. The .ORG domains now resolve to web sites established by the DHS with a message that they have been the subject of seizure. The legal authority for the seizure is two sections of the US Statutes, Criminal Code, that provide for seizure and forfeiture of property used in violation of the criminal provisions of copyright and trademark law.

April 25, 2012 On 25 April 2012, PIR received from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) a Warrant to Seize Property Subject to Forfeiture issued by the US Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia on the same date. The warrant is based on affidavits by FBI agents and orders the seizure and forfeiture of three domain names in .ORG (444pay.org, freshcc.org, and vncards.org). Pursuant to the warrant, PIR transferred the .ORG registrations to a specified IP address. The .ORG domains now resolve to a web site established by the DHS with a message that they have been the subject of seizure. The legal authority for the seizure is based on indictments pursuant to sections of the US Statutes, Criminal Code, that provide for seizure and forfeiture of property used in violation of a criminal statute, Title 18, U.S.C. § 1956(a)(2)(A), relating to transfer of money in connection with unlawful activities.

May 15, 2012 On 15 May 2012, PIR received from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) a warrant issued by the US District Court for the District of Oregon. The warrant was based on affidavits by agents of the DHS, Homeland Security Investigations, and orders the seizure and forfeiture of one domain name in .ORG (k2incense.org). Pursuant to the warrant, PIR transferred the .ORG registration to a specified IP address. The .ORG domain now resolves to a web site established by the DHS with a message that it has been the subject of seizure. The legal authority for the seizure is based on indictments pursuant to sections of the US Statutes, Criminal Code, that provide for seizure and forfeiture of property used in violation of a criminal statute, Title 21, U.S.C. § 853, relating to drug trafficking offenses.

May 17, 2012 On 17 May 2012, PIR received a warrant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), issued by the US District Court for the District of Utah. The warrant was based on affidavits by an agent of the DHS, Homeland Security Investigations, and orders the seizure and forfeiture of one .ORG domain name (NFLSHOPJERSEYS.ORG). Pursuant to the instructions of the DHS, PIR transferred the registration to a specified IP address.
The .ORG domain now resolves to a web site established by the DHS with a message that it has been the subject of seizure. The legal authority for the seizure is two sections of the US Statutes, Criminal Code, that provide for seizure and forfeiture of property used in violation of the criminal provisions of copyright and trademark law.

June 28, 2012 On June 28, 2012, PIR received a seizure warrant from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), issued by the US District Court for the Southern District of New York. The warrant was based on an affidavit by an agent of the FBI, and orders the seizure and civil forfeiture of the domain name: carders.org Pursuant to the instructions of the FBI, PIR transferred the registration to specified IP addresses. The .ORG domain now resolves to a web site established by the FBI with a message that it has been the subject of seizure. The legal authority for the seizure is two sections of the US Statutes, Criminal Code, that provide for seizure and forfeiture of property used in violation of the criminal provisions of copyright and trademark law.

July 9, 2012 On July 9, 2012, PIR received two seizure warrants from the U.S. National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination, Homeland Security Investigations Center. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), issued by the US District Courts for the District of Colorado and the Western District of Texas. The warrants were based on affidavits by agents of the DHS and order the seizure and civil forfeiture of three domain names: BABYCARRIERGO.ORG ERGOBABYOUTLET.ORG LOUISVUITTONONLINEOUTLETUS.ORG. Pursuant to the instructions of the DHS, PIR transferred the registrations to specified IP addresses. The .ORG domains now resolve to web sites established by the DHS with a message that they have been the subject of seizure. The legal authority for the seizure is two sections of the US Statutes, Criminal Code, that provide for seizure and forfeiture of property used in violation of the criminal provisions of copyright and trademark law.

September 5, 2012 On 1 February 2011, PIR received from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) a “Warrant of Seizure” issued by the US Federal District Court for the Southern District of New York, concerning the domain name, “rojadirecta.org”.

October 7, 2012 On October 3, 2012, PIR received three Search and Seizure Warrants from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement, issued by the US District Court for the District of Maryland. The warrants were based on affidavits by agents of the DHS and order the seizure and civil forfeiture of 167 domain names in the .ORG domain. All the names relate to the sale of allegedly counterfeit prescription drugs from Internet pharmacies operating outside the United States. Pursuant to the instructions of the DHS, PIR transferred the registrations to specified IP addresses. The .ORG domains now resolve to web sites established by the DHS with a message that they have been the subject of seizure. The legal authority for the seizure is sections of the US Statutes, Criminal Code, that provide for seizure and forfeiture of property used in violation of the criminal provisions of copyright and trademark law.

November 21, 2012 On November 21, 2012, PIR received a Warrant of Seizure from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement, issued by the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. The warrant was based on affidavits by agents of the DHS and orders the seizure and civil forfeiture of the .ORG domain name, “yuniforms.org”. The name relates to the sale of allegedly counterfeit goods. Pursuant to the instructions of the DHS, PIR transferred the registration to specified IP addresses. The .ORG domain now resolves to web sites established by the DHS with a message that it has been the subject of seizure. The legal authority for the seizure is sections of the US Statutes, Criminal Code, that provide for seizure and forfeiture of property used in violation of the criminal provisions of copyright and trademark law.

November 21, 2012 On November 21, 2012, PIR received two Warrants to Seize Property from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement, issued by the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado. The warrants were based on affidavits by agents of the DHS and order the seizure and civil forfeiture of the following three domain names in the .ORG domain: ipojerseys.org; setshoes.org; setshoe.org All the names relate to the sale of allegedly counterfeit goods. Pursuant to the instructions of the DHS, PIR transferred the registrations to specified IP addresses. The .ORG domains now resolve to web sites established by the DHS with a message that they have been the subject of seizure. The legal authority for the seizure is sections of the US Statutes, Criminal Code, that provide for seizure and forfeiture of property used in violation of the criminal provisions of copyright and trademark law.

January 28, 2013 On January 28, 2013, PIR received a Warrant of Seizure from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement, issued by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. The warrant was based on affidavits by agents of the DHS and orders the seizure and civil forfeiture of the .ORG domain name, “munfl.org”. The name relates to the sale of allegedly counterfeit goods. Pursuant to the instructions of the DHS, PIR transferred the registration to specified IP addresses. The .ORG domain now resolves to web sites established by the DHS with a message that it has been the subject of seizure. The legal authority for the seizure is sections of the US Statutes, Criminal Code, that provide for seizure and forfeiture of property used in violation of the criminal provisions of copyright and trademark law.

June 24, 2013 On June 24, 2013, PIR received two Warrants to Seize Property from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement, one issued by the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado and the other issued by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. The warrants were based on affidavits by agents of the DHS and order the seizure and civil forfeiture of the following three domain names in the .ORG domain:

• cheapbeatsby-dresalesusa.org
• ergobabycarrier-sale.org
• ergobabycarrier4canada.org

All the names relate to the sale of allegedly counterfeit goods. Pursuant to the instructions of the DHS, PIR transferred the registrations to specified IP addresses. The .ORG domains now resolve to web sites established by the DHS with a message that they have been the subject of seizure. The legal authority for the seizure is sections of the U.S. Statutes, Criminal Code, that provide for seizure and forfeiture of property used in violation of the criminal provisions of copyright and trademark law.

November 26, 2013 On 26 November 2013, PIR received three Warrants to Seize Property Subject to Forfeiture from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (DHS), one issued by the US District Court for the Western District of Texas, one issued by the US District Court for the Southern District of Texas, and one issued by the US District Court for Colorado for the seizure of sixteen .ORG domain names:

• nflonlinetrades.org
• nflonlinetrade.org
• goyardsale.org
• goyard-handbagsonline.org
• goyard-uk.org
• goyardreplica.org
• goyard-luggage.org
• goyard-singapore.org
• sacgoyard.org
• goyardfidji.org
• buygoyard.org
• goyardparis.org
• goyard-toteprice.org
• goyardonlineshop.org
• golfsupermarket.org
• golfshoppingmall.org

All the names relate to the sale of allegedly counterfeit goods. Pursuant to the instructions of the DHS, PIR transferred the registrations to specified IP addresses. The .ORG domains now resolve to web sites established by the DHS with a message that they have been the subject of seizure. The legal authority for the seizure is sections of the U.S. Statutes, Criminal Code, that provide for seizure and forfeiture of property used in violation of the criminal provisions of copyright and trademark law.

January 27, 28, 29, 2014 On 27, 28 and 29 January 2014, PIR received a total of nine Warrants to Seize Property Subject to Forfeiture from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (DHS), one issued by the US District Court for the District of South Carolina, six issued by the US District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, and two issued by the US District Court for Colorado for the seizure of twenty-one .ORG domain names:  

• 19nfl.org
• fairhavenbikeclub.org
• cpbassoc.org
• stlmcfm.org
• cash4mails.org
• dearpolitician.org
• spaysnotstrays.org
• 16nfl.org
• 16-nfl.org
• jerseysnews.org
• kickjersey.org
• kickjerseys.org
• kick-jerseys.org
• newnflshop.org
• nfljerseyshow.org
• nflmlbnhljersey.org
• nflshopwholesale.org
• nflshows.org
• nflwhole.org
• onlinenflshop.org
• picknfljersey.org

All the names relate to alleged copyright infringement and to the sale of allegedly counterfeit goods. Pursuant to the instructions of the DHS, PIR transferred the registrations to specified IP addresses. The .org domains now resolve to web sites established by the DHS with a message that they have been the subject of seizure. The legal authority for the seizure is sections of the U.S. Statutes, Criminal Code, that provide for seizure and forfeiture of property used in violation of the criminal provisions of copyright and trademark law.

On 21 October 2014, PIR received one Search and Seizure Warrant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center, issued by the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland for the seizure of the following 3 .ORG domain names: secondarycreditnumber.org scnnumber.org newcredithistory.org The seizure of the domain names relates to alleged willful copyright infringement. Pursuant to the instructions of the DHS, PIR transferred the registrations to specified IP addresses. The .ORG domains now resolve to websites established by the DHS with a message that they have been the subject of seizure. The legal authority for the seizure is sections of the U.S. Statutes, Criminal Code, that provide for seizure and forfeiture of property used in violation of the criminal provisions of copyright law.

On 28 September, 2016, PIR received one Warrant to Seize Property Subject to Forfeiture from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, issued by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, for the seizure of the following 2 .ORG domain names: poodlecorp.org lizardsquad.org Pursuant to the Order, PIR locked and suspended the above-listed domains.