[address-policy-wg] Seen this?: (Was: IP Broker for -1.-1.-1.-1)

Hi,

seems like it has begun... :(

(I don't probably need to remind here on this list, that this behavior is against the RIPE policy...)

I personally (no hat) would propose that RIPE performs an discreet investigation, asking for references (as in "References from our many existing lessor companies are available upon request.") and returning those blocks into the pool when abuse is detected.

Regards,
Ondrej Sury

Begin forwarded message:

> From: "IP Brokerage" <info at anonymized-don't-want-to-spread-contact-me-offlist-if-you-need-original>
> Subject: IP Broker for -1.-1.-1.-1
> Date: 17. října 2012 18:52:24 GMT+02:00
> Reply-To: info at xxx
> 
> Confidential For: XXXXXXXXX
>  
> We are contacting you to participate in a bidding process for the lease or potential sale of IPv4 address space.  IPv4 is transitioning and will soon be replaced by IPv6.  We encourage you to take this opportunity to monetize your IPv4 assets before they become obsolete. 
> 
> RxxxMxxxxx_IP is currently seeking to enter into direct lease agreements for large netblocks of currently unused IP space.  We pay market lease rates via wire transfer and are accustomed to closing transactions quickly.  Our lease of your IP space will be governed by a customary Service Level Agreement (SLA) and no abusive practices will be permitted or tolerated.  References from our many existing lessor companies are available upon request.
>  
> Leasing your excess IPv4 space allows you to generate income, while retaining ownership of your IPv4 allocations for future use or ultimate sale.
> 
> If your organization (XXXXXXXX) has an underperforming IPv4 subnet, such as -1.-1.-1.-1 or some other range of any size, and you are interested in monetizing this asset immediately, for any duration or terms, please contact me or complete the RFP (request for proposal) questionnaire below and return it to my attention at info at xxxxxx.  
> 
> Thank you for your participation in our RFP process, and please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
> 
> I am interested in monetizing my IPv4 Assets:
> 
> 
> Company Name: 
> Size or number of IPs available for lease:
> Identify Range (CIDR):   
> email:
> Phone number:
> Proposed start date for lease:
>  
>  
> RxxxMxxxx_IP is also actively engaged in buying and selling IP address space. Please let us know if this is of interest to you as well.
>  
> John Blank
> Business Development 
> RxxxMxxxxx_IP
> Of . xxx.xxx.xxx
> Sk . xxxxxx
>  

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