Domain Scam Alert

trendicator · Jan 30, 2008

I just got scammed by someone who offered $1500 for 8 of my 4 letter dotcoms, and now i lost 8 domains & no money at all

he made the payment of $1500 to my paypal account, when i first checked it, it seemed perfectly fine, so i pushed the 8 domains to him. An hour later, when i checked my paypal account again, the money was gone as it has been chargeback by paypal claiming that the payment was not authorized.

the scammer uses 2 email addresses:

[email protected]
[email protected]

after some research, someone has found out his real identity being:

Dorobantu Marian
[email protected]
bd tomis nr 68
Constanta, 8700
Romania
40+721328329

the 8 4-letter domains I lost are:

HUUQ.COM
KYYR.COM
QUUH.COM
LJCJ.COM
VUEQ.COM
VZFC.COM
WUUQ.COM
UUBD.COM

other people have been scammed by the same scammer
so Domainers be aware...

Ronald Regging · Jan 30, 2008

Just found something
else...http://digg.com/users/r1gsxr

Its not really helpful, but notice the r1gsxr username and the person's name is Marian Dorobantu.. I dont think there is any doubt that this guy is the one behind these scams...

Now it's our job to make him sorry

Don · Jan 30, 2008

This thread is probably going to get more exposure... might want to move future posts to it...

http://www.namepros.com/domain-name...ing-llll-com-scammer-targetting-namepros.html

Bill · Jan 30, 2008

Username Usergroup Email Join Date Last Login Posts
securekev Account Closed [email protected] 11-07-2007 01-29-2008 25
securenkvd Account Closed [email protected] 11-24-2007 11-24-2007 0
kevnospam Account Closed [email protected] 01-29-2008 01-29-2008 0

-Bill

Semtex · Jan 30, 2008

I stopped using Paypal a couple years ago !!

Ever since Ebay bought Paypal, this has been a major problem with any merchandise.

That is why Google Checkout, Bidpay, and ProPay were invented. Uses Credit Cards and can be disputed like any other transaction.

trendicator · Jan 30, 2008

thanks for the reply guys.

on paypal, his name is Brad Farmer, and i doubt it's his real name, but apparently his paypal account is verified.

i just hope paypal would sort it out and will keep you guys posted

thanks

Sameh · Jan 30, 2008

trendicator said:
thanks for the reply guys.

on paypal, his name is Brad Farmer, and i doubt it's his real name, but apparently his paypal account is verified.

i just hope paypal would sort it out and will keep you guys posted

thanks

He was using different stolen PayPal accounts .. in my sale he used this Paypal :

Paypal Email id : [email protected]
Paypal Name : James Morris

trendicator · Jan 30, 2008

how is it possible that this guy pulls the SAME trick again and again...

i have to give him some credit for sucessfully scamming myself and others and PAYPAL....

I hope what i'm goin throu right now will teach us all a lesson:

only deal with people either you know or with good itrading record on forums. THe best way to avoid scams like this is to use escrow service.

it's worth it to go the the extra mile for a safe and secure transaction...for both the buyer and seller

Sameh · Jan 30, 2008

Okie , and now i found his own forum : http://www.theonlinedeal.com

After more and more evidences .. This ~~guy~~ is definitely (should be a girl in this case) :

Name: Marian, Dorobantu
Address: bd tomis nr 68
City/State: Constanta, Constanta
Zip code: 8700
Country: Romania
Tel: 721328329

trendicator · Jan 30, 2008

EG.domains said:
Okie , and now i found his own forum : http://www.theonlinedeal.com

After more and more evidences .. This ~~guy~~ is definitely (should be a girl in this case) :

Name: Marian, Dorobantu
Address: bd tomis nr 68
City/State: Constanta, Constanta
Zip code: 8700
Country: Romania
Tel: 721328329

how can you be so sure of that? by checking the Whois info?

Michelle · Jan 30, 2008

trendicator said:
how can you be so sure of that? by checking the Whois info?

The same name fits alot of names he owns

Sameh · Jan 30, 2008

trendicator said:
how can you be so sure of that? by checking the Whois info?

Step by step ..

Ronald Regging said:
Did some digging, heres what I found so far:

http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=606491

A post on DP by a user named Kevnospam (banned), asking for an appraisal for the domain PayMass.com

PayMass.com is owned by:

Whois Record

Registrant:
Dorobantu Marian
bd tomis nr 68
Constanta, Constanta 8700
Romania

Then after posting all of his/her emails .. Bill from NamePros Management found his/her accounts :

Bill said:
Username Usergroup Email Join Date Last Login Posts
securekev Account Closed [email protected] 11-07-2007 01-29-2008 25
securenkvd Account Closed [email protected] 11-24-2007 11-24-2007 0
kevnospam Account Closed [email protected] 01-29-2008 01-29-2008 0

Then i start scanning all of these usernames posts. and i found this thread :

http://www.namepros.com/for-sale-advertising-board/396534-each-member-you-invite-my-forum.html

I checked the whois for http://www.theonlinedeal.com which validate what "Ronald Regging" post earlier. Also validate Digg's profile info : http://digg.com/users/r1gsxr

I noticed now that Digg profile photo is a bike which similar to the photo in his/her Yahoo Messenger

trendicator · Jan 30, 2008

Red Rock said:
What a complete Jag!
OK,
You can file a dispute with PayPal,
and they can re-coup the funds from this Jerkoff!
I hope you have e-mails saved on the payment details!
Send PayPal, every bit of info...
I had to do that many times (from my E-bay sales) with people who
have claimed to not have received merchandise.
They will take care of you, just don't give up!
Good Luck, and I'm terribly sorry to hear that!
Red Rock!

OK,
I just went to PayPal's charge back info,
and I see a potential problem...
They state how you will be covered as long as...
you ship tangible goods.
So, I think this may not be covered under PayPal's seller protection.
So, I am not sure about seller protection for domain names.
This is a HUGE issue, since I wanted to start selling some of my domains on E-bay also!
I am giving you the link on chargebacks..

https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=xpt/FinancialInstrument/popup/ChargebacksFAQ

I really hope this is addressed, and you win!
And this Jag gets executed...or something similar!
Good Luck,
Red Rock!

thanks for the info Red Rock, paypal has stated that i'm not eligable for the seller protection.

so i don't think i will get the money

bricio · Jan 30, 2008

trendicator said:
thanks for the info Red Rock, paypal has stated that i'm not eligable for the seller protection.

so i don't think i will get the money

i wish you the best of luck trendicator
you have already contacted your registrar, havent you?

after sending them emails explaining what hapeened with screenshots atacched i think this will be a nightmare... but before emailing them, CALL them

DomainName1 · Jan 30, 2008

Hey everyone. I got duped as well. I sold him a ccc.com via paypal 9H0.com. I've called my registrar and gave info to paypal. This thread is very helpful. Please be aware of the name if he/she ever tries to sell it! DOMAIN HAS BEEN RETURNED!!!!

Hopefully the registrar will be able to get the names back. Does anyone know the chances of getting names back?

Thanks

Also, It was paypal fraud unit that placed my $ on hold. They're indicating "Potential Fraud"

trendicator · Jan 30, 2008

thelendingteam said:
Hey everyone. I got duped as well. I sold him a ccc.com via paypal...9H0.com. I've called my registrar and gave info to paypal. This thread is very helpful. Please be aware of the name if he/she ever tries to sell it!

Hopefully the registrar will be able to get the names back. Does anyone know the chances of getting names back?

Thanks

Also, It was paypal fraud unit that placed my $ on hold. They're indicating "Potential Fraud"

sorry to hear that, what registrar is the domain 9h0.com with?

DomainName1 · Jan 30, 2008

"sorry to hear that, what registrar is the domain ... with?"

Thanks Tren...sorry to hear about your as well.

this name was with gd...does anyone one if gd is good with getting names back??

DOMAIN HAS BEEN RETURNED...THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP!

trendicator · Jan 30, 2008

thelendingteam said:
"sorry to hear that, what registrar is the domain 9h0.com with?"

Thanks Tren...sorry to hear about your as well.

this name was with gd...does anyone one if gd is good with getting names back??

it's worth a try. send your customer number along with the domain name to:

[email protected]

they might give it back to you, give them your reasons and what happened.

maybe npers should stick together and sign a petition asking godaddy to give it back should it refuse to

wibrodomains · Jan 30, 2008

Yup thats the guy who stoled my domain and i drove him nuts to get my domain back---I will email idiot right now

Trust me paypal.com will not help you---He steals people paypal accounts---I bet your auction has been canceled right?? You need to keep an eye on where he is listing the domain he stoled from you--Email that company and tell them its stolen---I will try to get your domain back for you

Hi! This is his real Email address and info

Technical Contact:
Dorobantu Marian [email protected]
bd tomis nr 68
Constanta, 8700
Romania
721328329

Ps Godaddy.com will not help you---I will try to get them back---

keep an eye on this auction house for your domains

http://www.okazii.ro

My Posting on this guy with my domain----Email him over and over and over

http://www.namepros.com/domain-name...ell-a-domain-name-ebay.html?highlight=pr3.net

trendicator · Jan 31, 2008

wibrodomains said:
Ps Godaddy.com will not help you---I will try to get them back---

keep an eye on this auction house for your domains

http://www.okazii.ro

My Posting on this guy with my domain----Email him over and over and over

http://www.namepros.com/domain-name...ell-a-domain-name-ebay.html?highlight=pr3.net

go through the course system would be too expensive, so our best bet is with wipo...

let's keep this thread alive, even if we don't get our domains back, we need to make some noise and alert as many decent folks as possible

wibrodomains · Jan 31, 2008

Hi! I want you to email that guy and demand your domains back---I emailed him so much he gave up---I have emailed this guy back and forth many times when my domain got stolen--He ended up giving back another namepros domain at the sametime

gadespace.id

time-projects.claims

piedeldos.it

truyenqq.tv

primemind.co

mastermaldita.es

ilx111.com

streetliftingitalia.it

pg0-game.net

parqueborderio.cl

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