Is Adam Dicker a criminal? You decide.

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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.

 

[Dadster]

I think any lawsuits brought against corporate entities of his would have to be settled in the legal jurisdiction of the entity itself, as typically stated in T&C of a site.

 

[Ms Domainer]

You're probably right...I would be seen with Adam Dicker @ Namescon because I strongly believe everyone is worth a second chance. If the tables were turned you would be glad for people like me...because I would extend the same hospitality to you as well. #AbundantGrace
See you at Namecon Bro!!

Didn't he already have a second chance after the Go Daddy brouhaha?

Does he deserve a third chance?

Well, only you can decide that for yourself, but I'm seeing a trend here.

 

[Atomic Domains]

I am gonna take the time to answer the posts original question once and for all. No he is not a criminal. Before the hate messages come I will explain why. Here in America to be a criminal you must go to court and be convicted one by a judge or a jury of your peers. He hasn't gone to any court and as the law states you are innocent until proven guilty by a judge or jury of your peers.

Criminal - a person who has committed a crime.

Convict - declare (someone) to be guilty of a criminal offense by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law.

 

[Jeff Markus]

So the question is what was the outcome after Adam Dicker was charged with conspiracy charges relating to satellite signal piracy?

http://www.broadcastermagazine.com/news/satellite-piracy-charges-laid-against-23/1000009029/?&er=NA

http://www.satellitetoday.com/uncategorized/2003/06/13/mounties-get-their-satellite-pirates/

 

[carob]

I think any lawsuits brought against corporate entities of his would have to be settled in the legal jurisdiction of the entity itself, as typically stated in T&C of a site.

There has been an unanswered question here as to whether nichewebsites.com was incorporated in Canada. Apparently not, according to the government website: http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/cd-dgc.nsf/eng/cs05207.html

https://www.ic.gc.ca/app/scr/cc/CorporationsCanada/fdrlCrpSrch.html?locale=en_CA is the search page, and returns no results for NicheWebsites. Presumably it is a trading name of Adam Dicker?

Who did people actually pay to for nichewebsites.com? Your records will show that name and presumably also location of payee. Nichewebsites.com gave a landline number that is traceable to a name and address in NY, but that may not be actual. Were they breaking the law by not having a physical address on the website?

But it seems people dealt with other staff of nichewebsites.com who are physically located in the USA, giving nichewebistes.com a USA presence.

 

[umask077]

I think any lawsuits brought against corporate entities of his would have to be settled in the legal jurisdiction of the entity itself, as typically stated in T&C of a site.

Not necessarily, if he conducts business in your own jurisdiction... that gives you the right to file a claim in your own country. Victims should confirm this with a legal counsel but I'm almost certain that they are within their right to file a claim in the US.

 

[mad409]

I've seen no one that wouldn't be wasting their hard earned money "even further" to file a lawsuit within this thread. Unfortunate but JMO looking in.

 

[DomainGist]

I've seen no one that wouldn't be wasting their hard earned money "even further" to file a lawsuit within this thread. Unfortunate but JMO looking in.

I should think that anybody who has been promised a refund in writing, but subsequently not received one, has an open and shut case.

 

[mad409]

I should think that anybody who has been promised a refund in writing but subsequently not received one has an open and shut case.

I agree Pug, but you have to look at the legal process. From what I've seen, a person that has lost a few hundred dollars will spend more in attorney fees to fight their loss. Is it worth it? I'm not sure but I'd say no.

I recently spent money on a site, the operator fell through, didn't cover hosting etc.. Did I sue him, not, waste of time and money.

 

[carob]

I should think that anybody who has been promised a refund in writing but subsequently not received one has an open and shut case.

And it is free to report issues to law enforcement, professional bodies, affiliates, payment operators, hosting companies, Facebook, and broadcast media - and this helps protect people in future.

And it is free to ask for rewards to be rescinded and refuse participation in anything that has not rescinded any Adam Dicker award or is associated with him.

Re Dicker buying comments on Fiverr - some of those may now be hard to come by since Amazon is suing over 1000 such accounts:

http://www.engadget.com/2015/10/18/amazon-sues-fiverr-based-fake-reviewers/

Amazon isn't just content to chase down the larger outfits offering fake reviews on its store... it's pursuing individuals, too. The internet retailer has sued 1,144 people who used Fiverr's gig marketplace to peddle bogus Amazon reviews. They're only mentioned in the lawsuit by their user names, but it's clear that Amazon wants to get their real info from Fiverr's logs. Moreover, it suspects that there's more to the story than some unscrupulous writing -- it wants these sellers' client lists.

 

[baseballworld]

Another thing be careful guys. if this is not handled right legally or he's found innocent there is a lot of declamation of character here which could legally backfire on some people. best to let the lawyers handle it.

 

[carob]

Just ran a google search for "Website Designed by nichewebsites.com", the amount of times the same wp themes (Beyond and Avada mostly) with little to no customisation is used across different sites was shocking but then going into each site and realising all the text on all the sites are copied from EzineArticles is disgusting when we know these people paid good money for supposed unique content.

Do those copied articles contain the links and attributions required by the EzineArticles.com TOS?

http://ezinearticles.com/terms-of-service.html

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Unauthorised use of copyright images on sites installed by nichewebsites.com may be a lot harder for the site owner to detect and the penalties far more costly - relentless four figure+ bills from people like Getty Images are a fact of life. For more info see earlier post:
https://www.namepros.com/threads/is-adam-dicker-a-criminal-you-decide.883579/page-81#post-5055052

 

[daj]

If someone is truly serious about taking him to court to get their money back,
they can file a claim online against him in his local small claims court here:

http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/courts/scc/default.asp

Small claim courts in Canada are for anything under $25k.

His nearest courthouse would be:
Richmond Hill Small Claims Court
855 Major Mackenzie Drive East
Richmond Hill ON L4B 4X7
Phone: (800) 518-7901

You'll have to pay for a passport, court fees, flight/hotel expenses, rent-a-car fees, etc.
but the judge would most likely have him reimburse many of those costs in addition to your claim if you win the case.

The bragging rights alone to be able to say you sued Adam Dicker and won is priceless.

 

[umask077]

I agree Pug, but you have to look at the legal process. From what I've seen, a person that has lost a few hundred dollars will spend more in attorney fees to fight their loss. Is it worth it? I'm not sure but I'd say no.

I recently spent money on a site, the operator fell through, didn't cover hosting etc.. Did I sue him, not, waste of time and money.

A few hundred dollars? I've read about people claiming to have spent $3k, $7k... so it's not a few hundred dollars sir. That mentality of not doing anything and resigning yourself to not getting your money back is what keeps these type of guys "in business".

 

[AllieO]

Criminal - a person who has committed a crime.

The only way of knowing if someone has committed a crime is if he or she is convicted in a court of law. Personal opinion and mob rule has nothing to do with it, unlike in the Old West.

 

[Atomic Domains]

The only way of knowing if someone has committed a crime is if he or she is convicted in a court of law. Personal opinion and mob rule has nothing to do with it, unlike in the Old West.

Huh?

You are a criminal if you commit a crime. That has nothing to do with being convicted of a crime...

Anyhow, I'm done with this thread... Goodluck to the victims, I wish you guys the best...

Peace

 

[discobull]

The only way of knowing if someone has committed a crime is if he or she is convicted in a court of law.

So if someone pointed a gun at your head and asked you to hand over all your valuables, you wouldn't know for sure that a crime had been committed until that person had been arrested and convicted?

 

[Paul123]

Fair point discobull but regardless of the crime, everyone is entitled to due process and a fair trail.

Best,
Paul

 

[AllieO]

So if someone pointed a gun at your head and asked you to hand over all your valuables, you wouldn't know for sure that a crime had been committed until that person had been arrested and convicted?

Of course I would know (or believe I knew). But my personal knowledge or belief still wouldn't make the perpetrator guilty in the eyes of the law. Supposing it turned out that it was only my opinion it was a gun, and it was really an umbrella he was handing me? What if I thought he was asking me to hand over my valuables, but instead he was saying, "Here, you will find this valuable because it's going to bucket down in a few minutes." I might be partially deaf or blind, or even mentally deranged. He is entitled to his day in court. That way we can be sure that justice is done (hopefully).

 

[carob]

Of course I would know (or believe I knew). But my personal knowledge or belief still wouldn't make the perpetrator guilty in the eyes of the law. Supposing it turned out that it was only my opinion it was a gun, and it was really an umbrella he was handing me? What if I thought he was asking me to hand over my valuables, but instead he was saying, "Here, you will find this valuable because it's going to bucket down in a few minutes." I might be partially deaf or blind, or even mentally deranged. He is entitled to his day in court. That way we can be sure that justice is done (hopefully).

Would you report the crime to the police?

Would you hope to recover what you had lost?

Or would you start conversations with everyone about what words mean?

And what if the robber convinced you that without your valuables you could be much better off because he could offer you a magic recipe for getting massive payouts from insurance companies? And he showed you the awards he had received for doing just that?