Is Adam Dicker a criminal? You decide.

[S-B]

This story starts with DNF; a barren wasteland that once was a leading forum within the domain industry. While the forum itself played a huge role in propagating the myth that is Adam Dicker, the story really begins with DNF College in the summer of 2011.

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Updates / Reports
These are in no particular order.

• Report by headsupp (Resolved)
  • Relevant Videos
  • Reply to Adam
  • Update: Resolved
  
  
• Report by LannyB (Unresolved)
  • Response
    • Follow-up Questions
  
  
• Report by domainesque (Unresolved)
  • Update: Unresolved
  • Report Details
  • Update: Waiting on Refund
  
  
• Report of Shane Cultra's friends (Unresolved)
  • Update: Unpaid
  
  
• Report by Jeff Markus (Dissatisfied)
  
  
• Report by simmplex (Resolved)
  • Refunded
  
  
• Report by Blenja_Man (Pending)
  • Voucher
  • Update: Work in Progress
  
  
• Report by RandysDomains (Resolved)
  • Resolved
  
  
• Report by swamismith (Unresolved)
  
  
• Report by Charlie (Unresolved)
  • Cover-up
  • Update: Unresolved
  
  
• Report by Jaqpot (Unresolved)
  
  
• Report by anon22339 (Unresolved)
  • Details
  
  
• Report by Joseph Peterson (Resolved)
  • Update: Unpaid after 8 days
  • Update: Paid
  
  
• Report by Frank Schilling (Resolved)
  • Update: Paid
  
  
• Report by Lonewolf5503 (Paypal Dispute)
  • Update: Website not delivered and no longer accessible
  • Update: Lonewolf5503 wins PayPal dispute
  
  
• Report by GermanRaven (Unresolved)
  • Update: Full story
  
  
• Report by ClaudeDauman (Unresolved)
  
  
• Report by bobsranch (Unresolved)
  • Details
  • Update: Legal Letter Received
  
  
• Report by Newby888 (Unresolved)
  
  
• Report by dougasd (Unresolved)

From what I understand, Adam still owes north of $33,000 to previous customers and business partners. As I receive more information, I will update this figure.

 

[Bram C.]

This particular thread should be about the victims but got sidetracked (I guess I'm also guilty for a bit of that sidetracking). I understand awareness of the issue is of course also extremely important but after 74 pages I think we have established awareness at this point.

Anyways let's get back to the point: People who claim to be victims should either contact Adam directly ( [email protected] ) or in case Adam is not answering they should contact Shane Bellone since he's doing the follow-up and making sure all victims are heard (and hopefully helped). I also strongly feel that victims should continue to tell their story here (but I haven't seen a new story for quite some pages now though).

I'll continue to follow this thread (but I'm done posting since I'm not a victim) and I sincerely hope all victims will be helped.

 

[frank-germany]

http://domaingang.com/domain-news/domainsherpa-videos-of-adam-dicker-removed-from-web-site/

Now here's a way to break news being a professional blogger. Can't agree enough with the content of the blog and the way it was presented. It clearly shows that there were issues but now these are taken care of.

Love you Domaingang.com

that is the way to do journalism - pure information=facts
and not mixing opinion - rumors - and facts in a way nobody can tell which is what

thank you, domaingang

 

[mad409]

FYI, I found this blog post by browsing domaining.c

http://domaingang.com/domain-news/domainsherpa-videos-of-adam-dicker-removed-from-web-site/

Now here's a way to break news being a professional blogger. Love you Domaingang.com

I'm waiting like them: There are no known legal claims or lawsuits against Adam Dicker or his companies that we’re aware of, at this time.

 

[main]

I hope the Domain Sherpa take down of videos with Adam in them are temporary. At least I'd like to see the portfolio review videos re-uploaded after editing out mentions of Niche Websites and other Adam promotions. There were some excellent discussions in them.

 

[discobull]

http://domaingang.com/domain-news/domainsherpa-videos-of-adam-dicker-removed-from-web-site/

Now here's a way to break news being a professional blogger. Can't agree enough with the content of the blog and the way it was presented. It clearly shows that there were issues but now these are taken care of.

Love you Domaingang.com

For someone that is consistently screaming about remaining objective and sticking to facts, I'm surprised that you were happy with that article. Look at this line:

"Following week-long allegations of unfinished or undelivered web projects, Adam Dicker has reportedly taken a series of measures to refund or otherwise fulfill projects, and is working towards satisfying all contracts and claims."

So, how are they in a position to know that it's true that Adam "is working towards satisfying all contracts and claims." ?

First, for Adam to be working to satisfy ALL contracts would mean that he'd be contacting every customer whose work hasn't been delivered, not just trying to resolve issues with customers contacting him and complaining.

Second, how can they know that he is dealing with all complaints in good faith and not potentially jerking some people around some more?

An accurate and neutral way of describing what is happening would have been to say: "Adam has invited anyone with outstanding complaints to contact him at ___". By contrast, what they actually wrote sounds like they're vouching for him.

 

[S-B]

Most of Adam's sites are down.

 

[WebInvestments]

For someone that is consistently screaming about remaining objective and sticking to facts, I'm surprised that you were happy with that article. Look at this line:

"Following week-long allegations of unfinished or undelivered web projects, Adam Dicker has reportedly taken a series of measures to refund or otherwise fulfill projects, and is working towards satisfying all contracts and claims."

So, how are they in a position to know that it's true that Adam "is working towards satisfying all contracts and claims." ?

First, for Adam to be working to satisfy ALL contracts would mean that he'd be contacting every customer whose work hasn't been delivered, not just trying to resolve issues with customers contacting him and complaining.

Second, how can they know that he is dealing with all complaints in good faith and not potentially jerking some people around some more?

An accurate and neutral way of describing what is happening would have been to say: "Adam has invited anyone with outstanding complaints to contact him at ___". By contrast, what they actually wrote sounds like they're vouching for him.

At least they have done it professionally without abusing, insulting, bringing a man down.

And secondly, they have mentioned it in an appropriate way without creating and hype or fuss about the situation. They know there's a problem and that the problem is being taken care of.

Your question 'how can they know' is a bit confusing though. Adam would prefer to contact reputable bloggers than hype creators here to give them followups of his resolving things.

Check the last 20 pages here and you will see how it was helping anything to get resolved. Instead, few are trying to keep the heat going on for their pleasure so that they can spare their free time at best. And when someone points them to keep the thread on the right direction, they start bullying them and calling them names.

The point is, there are so many news makers but the difference is the intent and professionalism, the one way Shane did it, and then there's a way Domaingang did it. You decide which one was more 'helpful' for the community in terms of getting things resolved, rather than creating a gossip.

 

[S-B]

At least they have done it professionally without abusing, insulting, bringing a man down.

And secondly, they have mentioned it in an appropriate way without creating and hype or fuss about the situation. They know there's a problem and that the problem is being taken care of.

Your question 'how can they know' is a bit confusing though. Adam would prefer to contact reputable bloggers than hype creators here to give them followups of his resolving things.

Check the last 20 pages here and you will see how it was helping anything to get resolved. Instead, few are trying to keep the heat going on for their pleasure so that they can spare their free time at best. And when someone points them to keep the thread on the right direction, they start bullying them and calling them names.

The point is, there are so many news makers but the difference is the intent and professionalism, the one way Shane did it, and then there's a way Domaingang did it. You decide which one was more 'helpful' for the community in terms of getting things resolved, rather than creating a gossip.

Sometimes you need a chainsaw to prune your hedges. Just saying.

 

[discobull]

They know there's a problem and that the problem is being taken care of.

Once again, how can they know with certainty that the problem is actually being taken care of?

Your question 'how can they know' is a bit confusing though. Adam would prefer to contact reputable bloggers than hype creators here to give them followups of his resolving things.

What difference does it make who Adam would prefer to contact? Additionally, who are you to speak about Adam's preferences?

Are you suggesting that the people at domaingang know more about what's going on than what has been disclosed here because they're being secretly contacted by Adam? Even if that's the case, is believing everything that Adam tells them really an example of objectivity?

 

[BelgianGuru]

I hope the Domain Sherpa take down of videos with Adam in them are temporary. At least I'd like to see the portfolio review videos re-uploaded after editing out mentions of Niche Websites and other Adam promotions. There were some excellent discussions in them.

his portfolio review is pathetic,
i urge you to find others more reliable source,
one portfolio he estimated contains a few xx,xxx$ domains sold for a few hundreths on Flippa last week for the whole portfolio
if you look at the domainsherpa top10 interviews there is a very good video on how to estimate the value of a domain name by Andrew Rosener

use also Namebio & Namepros for latest trends on real sales, that beat any valuation

 

[frank-germany]

I hope the Domain Sherpa take down of videos with Adam in them are temporary. At least I'd like to see the portfolio review videos re-uploaded after editing out mentions of Niche Websites and other Adam promotions. There were some excellent discussions in them.

its a loss to all of us

 

[frank-germany]

So, how are they in a position to know that it's true that Adam "is working towards satisfying all contracts and claims." ? .

you are partly right
I don't know if all are taken care of

I have no other evidence then
"victims" have posted here
that they have been satisfied

 

[discobull]

you are partly right
I don't know if all are taken care of

I have no other evidence then
"victims" have posted here
that they have been satisfied

You're conveniently leaving out the fact that others have posted that they aren't satisfied.

 

[frank-germany]

his portfolio review is pathetic,
i urge you to find others more reliable source,
one portfolio he estimated contains a few xx,xxx$ domains sold for a few hundreths on Flippa last week for the whole portfolio
if you look at the domainsherpa top10 interviews there is a very good video on how to estimate the value of a domain name by Andrew Rosener

use also Namebio & Namepros for latest trends on real sales, that beat any valuation

adams competance in regards to domain valuation for me is a matter of fact
people selling their portfolio under value doesn't make him less expert

and of course there are other expert in domaining

but do you have them on skype
and can call them anytime? free of charge?

 

[main]

his portfolio review is pathetic,
i urge you to find others more reliable source,
one portfolio he estimated contains a few xx,xxx$ domains sold for a few hundreths on Flippa last week for the whole portfolio
if you look at the domainsherpa top10 interviews there is a very good video on how to estimate the value of a domain name by Andrew Rosener

use also Namebio & Namepros for latest trends on real sales, that beat any valuation

I'm talking about the DomainSherpa Review regular show, which features three to four people discussing domain values. They usually featured Rick, Michael Berkins, Adam, Page Howe, Drew Rosener, and Shane Cultra. The value comes from hearing the variety of opinions.

 

[frank-germany]

I'm talking about the DomainSherpa Review regular show, which features three to four people discussing domain values. They usually featured Rick, Michael Berkins, Adam, Page Howe, Drew Rosener, and Shane Cultra. The value comes from hearing the variety of opinions.

thats the loss to all of us

but maybe you didn't know about it

 

[DomainGist]

@PugDomains I have nothing against you man, just don't agree with your destructive comments here. And yes, they are sort of destructive if you look at them closely.

Some destructive comments coming from the other side too, what about the ones from frank-germany which implied that the victims were responsible for their own financial loss for waiting more than 120 days to contact their bank, even if they had contacted Adam Dicker numerous times? Victim blaming.

 

[DomainGist]

you are partly right
I don't know if all are taken care of

I have no other evidence then
"victims" have posted here
that they have been satisfied

The very first post in this thread is doing a good job of tracking what issues have been resolved and what ones haven't. Domainesque, Charlie, and Jeff Markus and Blenja_man are still awaiting resolution.

 

[AllieO]

I don't have the ability to 'make' you shut up, I'm just a member like you, I do 'want' you to shut up though because you don't seem to have anything constructive to contribute to the topic at hand.

Actually, anyone really interested in free speech will realise that both those opposing and those for a question are vital to finding out the truth. John Stuart Mill is very helpful on this (On Liberty). It's only when we hear what everyone has to say that we learn how valid (or not) our own arguments are. Better to have the opposition speak in the open than work against us behind our backs where we can't shine a light on what they think and say. This, of course, goes for all sides.

 

[BrandingModel.com]

Interesting as this seems to be a way to catch newbies into a fake reality which is still up on FB... "When can I sign up as I would love to make an average of $50k after 6 months of 0 knowledge" lol

DNF College

 

[frank-germany]

Some destructive comments coming from the other side too, what about the ones from frank-germany which implied that the victims were responsible for their own financial loss for waiting more than 120 days to contact their bank, even if they had contacted Adam Dicker numerous times? Victim blaming.

please don't quote me wrong
your understanding of my post is not = my post

 

[BrandingModel.com]

When I first started domaining I actually loved watching Adams video blogs and DS domain reviews. I actually thought that there was a lot of what he said made sense and yes I have been mildly and only mildly successful by adapting some of what he has taught.

I worked on a webcorp project for a very short period before leaving and there was a lot of promises that I knew where just hype. I believe it is very important to motivate staff but most importantly you must deliver on your promises..

I have made a lot of new friends from my short period a year ago with webcorp, and to hear what they had gone through I had to help speak out add my contribution to back Lanny B and others... I knew there were some issues with nichewebsites but I didn't have access to all the web-developers but with the one I did I was concerned.

Adam was always nice to me, but then again I didn't purchase anything from him and only put in a few weeks of long hours and hard work, ontop of my current job. If I had purchased websites or courses and lost money i can understand how you would feel.

Do I want Adam to completely fail "No"
Is Adam easy to talk to "Yes"
Is Adam a nice guy? "some say yes and others not at all"
Is Adam a good business man "???" You are entitled to your own opinion.
Does Adam need to be held accountable for his actions and promises "Yes"
Will Adam learn from this? "I don't know?"
Do I want Adam to make a comeback "Yes". As long as he changes to fulfill his promises. This will still take some time but he needs to make it right.

It's very easy to back someone if you haven't experienced a lot of wasted time and money with that person. We are all entitled to our own opinions and some will back Adam and others the complete opposite and you are entitled to your own judgements and he has some very good loyal supporters and friends.

This tread was to bring issues to the forefront and Shane has done a great job doing that, in which some have been refunded and others not. Adam still owes a lot of refunds to a lot of people and he needs to find a way to do that.

Adam I just hope you can find a way to make things right for others and yourself... I don't hate you and I'm not calling for more blood I just hope you were made accountable for those who had invested and believed in you and bought into your promises....

Only time will tell how this will be resolved??? I just hope you continue to make an effort to solve these issues...

Best of luck to everyone involved...

 

[discobull]

but do you have them on skype
and can call them anytime? free of charge?

This doesn't sway me much. You along with a couple of others on here seem to believe that the reason this thread is decidedly negative towards Adam has everything to do with the people posting and nothing to do with Adam. That suggests to me that you're overlooking something pretty fundamental.

Go to Amazon and click on virtually any product and you're likely to find harshly critical reviews. Does that mean that the marketability of those products has been "destroyed" by those reviewers? Clearly not since people continue to buy those products. Obviously, what makes it possible for those products to survive the harsh criticism is the existence of other reviews from customers that are happy with their purchase.

So where are Adam's happy customers? Why do you suppose it is that we haven't heard from bunches of people saying "look at the wildly successful site that Adam created for me"? Has there even been a single person saying such a thing? Does it make more sense to believe that the only customers that have heard about this thread are his unhappy customers, or would you think it more likely that the absence of positive reviews tells us something meaningful about how Adam conducted his business?

The point I'm making is that you're trying to impose an artificial neutrality on this story that is inconsistent with the facts. If Adam had run his business in a responsible and ethical manner then there'd be no need for you to come here and scream for fairness because there would have been a balance of positive reviews to offset the negative ones. So who is to blame for the fact that that hasn't happened?

 

[Domain Truth]

This doesn't sway me much. You along with a couple of others on here seem to believe that the reason this thread is decidedly negative towards Adam has everything to do with the people posting and nothing to do with Adam. That suggests to me that you're overlooking something pretty fundamental.

Go to Amazon and click on virtually any product and you're likely to find harshly critical reviews. Does that mean that the marketability of those products has been "destroyed" by those reviewers? Clearly not since people continue to buy those products. Obviously, what makes it possible for those products to survive the harsh criticism is the existence of other reviews from customers that are happy with their purchase.

So where are Adam's happy customers? Why do you suppose it is that we haven't heard from bunches of people saying "look at the wildly successful site that Adam created for me"? Has there even been a single person saying such a thing? Does it make more sense to believe that the only customers that have heard about this thread are his unhappy customers, or would you think it more likely that the absence of positive reviews tells us something meaningful about how Adam conducted his business?

The point I'm making is that you're trying to impose an artificial neutrality on this story that is inconsistent with the facts. If Adam had run his business in a responsible and ethical manner then there'd be no need for you to come here and scream for fairness because there would have been a balance of positive reviews to offset the negative ones. So who is to blame for the fact that that hasn't happened?

It's reputation repair at its finest. Suppress the truth, ie, the critical posts by distracting and hijacking the thread with victim blaming and attacking critical posters and brushing aside the wrongdoing instead of acknowledging the facts.

The main theme of these reputation repairers now is that it's OK to dupe people out of their time and money with misrepresentations and unfulfilled promises but to report those actions is "destroying" someone.

If someone were to read just the last 5 pages of this thread, they might think Dicker is the victim. Meanwhile, Dicker hasn't been heard from on this forum for three days yet his cronies have been very busy. The current known amount owed to just the customers and business partners who have reported here is over $33,000.

 

[umask077]

Update....

I would like to note for other victims that I have two issues with Adam, one being a site build and the other Is the purchase of lead gen software.

Although Adam and I spoke about a resolution, he assured me that my website would be complete within one week, in addition he offered to build two additional sites free of charge as a way to compensate me, Adam has said if I am not happy after the end of one week I would receive a refund.The week is ticking away so we see how things flesh out at the end of seven days, after waiting so long I was willing to give him an additional week.

Adam has sent me a replacement licence for the lead gen software, this licence does not work and Adam has failed again to address the issue by ignoring my emails.

I also asked Adam to clarify via email about what we discussed on Skype so that there would not be any misunderstanding of what was being promised this email clarification has also been ignored.

I though this should be bumped up... This thread is getting dirtier and dirtier as the days progress, mostly due to a couple of trolls creating confusion and distracting people from the real issue here. Now, these are FACTS... just goes to show Adam's ethics.