Domain name theft is more common than you expect.  We just don't hear about it that often.  It can easily be done by anyone and the profits from it are really good.  Some domain names are worth tens of thousands of dollars.

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Steps to steal a domain name:

Method 1:

1) find a good domain name with an invalid admin email with an expired domain name.

2) register that domain name

3) create that email address

4) initiate a transfer request

Method 2:

Send a fax into the registrar claiming to be you.  This requires a bit of identity theft.

It is very easy to secure your domain name though.  Make sure your domain name is registered to an email address you use daily, and make sure your domain name is locked.