alert The fund can't be withdrawal from Epik.com via Masterbucks wallet

[enamebroker]

It happened on 23rd Aug 2022 and this matter lasted almost one month without any process. Masterbucks.com declined my fund withdrawal and disabled the button of fund withdrawal. And I contacted Epik.com and got no further action even if Rob Monster got involved in it for two weeks. All the time I was told in email by management review.

What is wrong with Epik.com? Do you think it is normal to disable fund withdrawal? How can I get back my fund from Epik.com? Thanks for your suggestion.

 

[Kathleen Kalaf]

I think you are the only one left in US that is unpaid so I would suspect that there is something unique about your case. It is very possible that Epik only pretended to sell the domain, probably because they had another buyer lined up for more money, wanted to resell it themselves for more money and just have you waiting until they do or wanted it in their portfolio to boost valuation for investors or actually sold it and kept money for themselves, maybe kept domain also. All things are possible?

Epik people certainly know who actually owns this domain. Have you tried to ask them directly who owns this domain?

Thanks for the feedback, Derek. I did ask Brian Royce, and he said it was probably bought by a current customer, which is why it is still on the Epik site. It is showing as Anonymize. I told him I thought it was bought by someone in New Zealand and he said no one in New Zealand is calling him about it. I could not get a definitive answer. How do you know that I am the only one in the US that has not been paid out? Are you sure?

 

[bmugford]

Epik Holdings Inc. business registration is still delinquent in Washington state because they did not file their annual report on time. I am still waiting until that is filed as it should likely have more information about what is going on.

I would expect Rob to be replaced as governor and updated information on the section about "controlling interest".

Brad

 

[koolishman]

Thanks for the feedback, Derek. I did ask Brian Royce, and he said it was probably bought by a current customer, which is why it is still on the Epik site. It is showing as Anonymize. I told him IEdit thought it was bought by someone in New Zealand and he said no one in New Zealand is calling him about it. I could not get a definitive answer. How do you know that I am the only one in the US that has not been paid out? Are you sure?

What is Brian Royce telling you about "Monies due to you (91K) from candia sales"? EDITED.

 

[Derek Peterson]

Thanks for the feedback, Derek. I did ask Brian Royce, and he said it was probably bought by a current customer, which is why it is still on the Epik site. It is showing as Anonymize. I told him I thought it was bought by someone in New Zealand and he said no one in New Zealand is calling him about it. I could not get a definitive answer. How do you know that I am the only one in the US that has not been paid out? Are you sure?

"Probably" isn't an answer. Be best to ask him to actually check and see if someone related to Epik owns - Tony, Rob, etc..

Just based on TrustPilot and my many discussions with other victims. There may be others that are totally unknown.

 

[Kathleen Kalaf]

What is Brian Royce telling you about your dues?

I don't know what you are referring to with dues. never heard about any dues.

 

[Digital Kush]

Yes, I also have some masterbuck funds but no withdrawal option is available. What is this then we need to remove the Epik landers?

 

[koolishman]

I don't know what you are referring to with dues. never heard about any dues.

Monies due to you for candida sale.

 

[Derek Peterson]

What is Brian Royce telling you about your dues?

Epik charges dues? LOL. What kind of a club is this? How much does it cost to join? Besides being lied to, stolen from and threatened are there any other perks? If you're really not a masochist or into findom can you still join?

 

[koolishman]

Epik charges dues? LOL. What kind of a club is this? How much does it cost to join? Besides being lied to, stolen from and threatened are there any other perks? If you're really not a masochist or into findom can you still join?

I mistyped.

Monies due to her for candida sale proceeds. 91K.

 

[Kathleen Kalaf]

Monies due to you for candida sale.

Yes, that they hope to pay me by the end of January, that Epik would make their best effort to pay me by the end of January.

 

[koolishman]

Yes, that they hope to pay me by the end of January, that Epik would make their best effort to pay me by the end of January.

Glad to hear that.

 

[Kathleen Kalaf]

Glad to hear that.

I just hope it's true. At this point, my adrenals have been locked in the on position for almost 5 weeks, in a fight or flight response, and my nervous system has been jarred by the experience. I wake up at night from electrical impulses jolting me out of my sleep. My doctor put me on a Stress B complex vitamin for adrenal support and I take GABA several times a day to calm my nerves. Also drinking magnesium several times a day to keep from having panic attacks. It is a very difficult time for me, as this was my only asset that I had been trying to sell for 12 year for retirement.

 

[J.R.]

Thanks for the feedback, Derek. I did ask Brian Royce, and he said it was probably bought by a current customer, which is why it is still on the Epik site. It is showing as Anonymize. I told him I thought it was bought by someone in New Zealand and he said no one in New Zealand is calling him about it. I could not get a definitive answer. How do you know that I am the only one in the US that has not been paid out? Are you sure?

This is an extremely long thread, so I am not sure if you have already mentioned having retained a lawyer at this point. But your recent post suggests you haven't. If you have great, but if not; why not?

I'd have filed a civil suit with a lawyer for full payment, attorney fees and damages by now. You have given Epik a reasonable amount of time to payout and they haven't.

There are some notable attorneys in these spaces, specifically John Berryhill.

Retain an industry specific attorney immediately, no need for additional speculations on NP.

 

[Kathleen Kalaf]

This is an extremely long thread, so I am not sure if you have already mentioned having retained a lawyer at this point. But your recent post suggests you haven't. If you have great, but if not; why not?

I'd have filed a civil suit with a lawyer for full payment, attorney fees and damages by now. You have given Epik a reasonable amount of time to payout and they haven't.

There are some notable attorneys in these spaces, specifically John Berryhill.

Retain an industry specific attorney immediately, no need for additional speculations on NP.

JR, I did talk to John Berryhill and he found me an attorney in Washington State. Epik has told me that the will try to pay me out by the end of January, and I have a letter stating this. I would prefer not to file suit, if they are truly going to pay me in a couple of weeks, but I am getting very close.

 

[J.R.]

JR, I did talk to John Berryhill and he found me an attorney in Washington State. Epik has told me that the will try to pay me out by the end of January, and I have a letter stating this. I would prefer not to file suit, if they are truly going to pay me in a couple of weeks, but I am getting very close.

This is great news.

You've suffered enough, but I'd avoid stressing myself any further at this point. Obviously its taking a toll on your health, take some solace in knowing you've acted on the advice from Attorney Berryhill.

You are more patient than me, as I'd have filed after 30 days of non-payment. $100K is a LOT of money for the average person.

What has been done to you and others is completely egregious and EPIK has lost the confidence of the many. I don't trust their ill try, we hopes. This is no way to do business and they need to be made an example of if they don't fulfill their legal commitments.

Still, don't let the chicanery of Epik destroy your health, it is more important than money. I'm confident you'll be made whole by the Courts if necessary.

 

[Kathleen Kalaf]

This is great news.

You've suffered enough, but I'd avoid stressing myself any further at this point. Obviously its taking a toll on your health, take some solace in knowing you've acted on the advice from Attorney Berryhill.

You are more patient than me, as I'd have filed after 30 days of non-payment. $100K is a LOT of money for the average person.

What has been done to you and others is completely egregious and EPIK has lost the confidence of the many. I don't trust their ill try, we hopes. This is no way to do business and they need to be made an example of if they don't fulfill their legal commitments.

Still, don't let the chicanery of Epik destroy your health, it is more important than money. I'm confident you'll be made whole by the Courts if necessary.

Thank you JR. That is great advice.

 

[jberryhill]

 

[Derek Peterson]

Really is crazy stuff.

https://www.namepros.com/threads/epik-helps-patterns-com-owner-recover-domain-in-udrp.1267617/

 

[bmugford]

I think Brian Royce need a lesson on domains, since he appears to be a noob.
He apparently seems to believe that domains held at Epik are their property.

First DNProtect.com, now Patterns.com...what is next?

Brad

 

[Embrand]

I am not sure if this is new or old information in this article:

https://www.criticalhit.net/technol...er-has-to-repay-the-debt-he-owes-the-company/

It says, among other things:

In an email to one of these unfortunate customers whose funds have been spent by Epik, it was revealed by the current CEO Brian Royce that former CEO Rob Monster has to “repay the debt he owes the company”, and the customer was warned that further negative coverage he made public could “force Epik into bankruptcy, resulting in a massive suit against Rob”. Multiple customers have also filed complaints and a case against Monster is underway.

When asked about whether Epik was holding cryptocurrencies and waiting for their value to increase, Brian Royce said “No bitcoin is being held at Epik. Rob Monster had a private wallet that was never turned over to the new CEO, later the new CEO also found out that Rob Monster had a Private wallet on his laptop and a Binance account that was also never disclosed”. He failed to confirm whether Epik held other cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum, which some customers have been paid with. The revelation that Monster had substantial sums in crypto wallets adds weight to the possibility that Monster used Epik customer’s funds to invest in the crypto markets.
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There are also some interesting screenshots from the Masterbucks admin page and emails from Royce.

 

[bmugford]

I am not sure if this is new or old information in this article:

https://www.criticalhit.net/technol...er-has-to-repay-the-debt-he-owes-the-company/

It says, among other things:

In an email to one of these unfortunate customers whose funds have been spent by Epik, it was revealed by the current CEO Brian Royce that former CEO Rob Monster has to “repay the debt he owes the company”, and the customer was warned that further negative coverage he made public could “force Epik into bankruptcy, resulting in a massive suit against Rob”. Multiple customers have also filed complaints and a case against Monster is underway.

When asked about whether Epik was holding cryptocurrencies and waiting for their value to increase, Brian Royce said “No bitcoin is being held at Epik. Rob Monster had a private wallet that was never turned over to the new CEO, later the new CEO also found out that Rob Monster had a Private wallet on his laptop and a Binance account that was also never disclosed”. He failed to confirm whether Epik held other cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum, which some customers have been paid with. The revelation that Monster had substantial sums in crypto wallets adds weight to the possibility that Monster used Epik customer’s funds to invest in the crypto markets.
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There are also some interesting screenshots from the Masterbucks admin page and emails from Royce.

There is some new information there that I was not aware of. It would explain a lot though.

Brad

 

[bmugford]

I think it is clear Brian Royce is out of his depth when it comes to managing this situation.
He seems to only be making the situation worse and knows very little about the domain field.

Brad

 

[bmugford]

I am not sure if this is new or old information in this article:

https://www.criticalhit.net/technol...er-has-to-repay-the-debt-he-owes-the-company/

It says, among other things:

In an email to one of these unfortunate customers whose funds have been spent by Epik, it was revealed by the current CEO Brian Royce that former CEO Rob Monster has to “repay the debt he owes the company”, and the customer was warned that further negative coverage he made public could “force Epik into bankruptcy, resulting in a massive suit against Rob”. Multiple customers have also filed complaints and a case against Monster is underway.

When asked about whether Epik was holding cryptocurrencies and waiting for their value to increase, Brian Royce said “No bitcoin is being held at Epik. Rob Monster had a private wallet that was never turned over to the new CEO, later the new CEO also found out that Rob Monster had a Private wallet on his laptop and a Binance account that was also never disclosed”. He failed to confirm whether Epik held other cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum, which some customers have been paid with. The revelation that Monster had substantial sums in crypto wallets adds weight to the possibility that Monster used Epik customer’s funds to invest in the crypto markets.
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There are also some interesting screenshots from the Masterbucks admin page and emails from Royce.

Again, Brian Royce denied threatening legal action against Epik customers, despite his email shown above on the 18th November. He later said to the same customer “I have never once threatened legal action against a customer. How could I? That is entirely wrong, and not once have I ever threatened customers. They have every right to complain, post, or whatever; the previous CEO has wronged many customers. To be clear, I am doing much better than he ever did. I don’t believe you are a fool, and I am sure you know CEOs don’t get removed because they are doing a great job… Think about that. As for our customers, they have every right to take whatever action they want; I never have and would never threaten a customer when Rob’s Epik was clearly in the wrong. I have fixed many issues and am working daily to get you and all of the other clients paid.

Meanwhile...that sure looks like a legal threat from Mr. Free Speech champion.

 

[bmugford]

Again, Brian Royce denied threatening legal action against Epik customers, despite his email shown above on the 18th November. He later said to the same customer “I have never once threatened legal action against a customer. How could I? That is entirely wrong, and not once have I ever threatened customers. They have every right to complain, post, or whatever; the previous CEO has wronged many customers. To be clear, I am doing much better than he ever did. I don’t believe you are a fool, and I am sure you know CEOs don’t get removed because they are doing a great job… Think about that. As for our customers, they have every right to take whatever action they want; I never have and would never threaten a customer when Rob’s Epik was clearly in the wrong. I have fixed many issues and am working daily to get you and all of the other clients paid.

Meanwhile...that sure looks like a legal threat from Mr. Free Speech champion.

Also, bare in mind this email was dated November 18th, (3) days before the following advertisement for Epik "escrow" services.

So, they were well aware of these issues when they were still advertising these "escrow" services.

 

[Future Sensors]

Isn't it brilliant. Using your clients' escrow funds to litigate against them.