Domain Name Question?

Hey! There is this expired domain name that I really want to buy, since it would be great for my site. The only problem is that I found out that previously the domain had been used for something illegal. (I think a pyramid scheme.) Would I be held responsible if I bought the domain? Thanks!

No, you didn't own the site at the time. After you get some content on the site you will probably have to re-submit to Google and the other search engines as they may have black listed the name due to the illegal activities. Check the respective webmaster policies at each search engine. I hear Google is very receptive to re-submissions.

Good Luck,

You will get a lot of emails from angry customers, avoid buying it