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.

 

[domaindia]

Have been following DomainSherpa religiously from the getgo and frankly always valued AD's opinion on the show. Had the opportunity to meet him and listen to his presentations in person, submit my domains on his facebook threads, and enjoyed receiving his feedback on my names....even though he has called me an 'idiot' on one of his reviews for not selling one of my names at a specific price...but we'll let bygones be just that...

Based on AD's recommendation... in September of 2014, I purchased a lead gen script - 'RockStar Theme from JVzoo.com' for $57. Didn't get the support I needed, very slow to respond to tickets...and it didn't perform as smooth as anticipated....so requested for a refund which I never received. Similar to the way Jim Cramer recommended Fireye stock a few months ago , I chalk both of them as bad business decisions, and never thought I was scammed.

Again, no big deal as the amount was so low...and that was just my experience. It seems others in this forum have lost much more $$$$, and may have different situations so I do feel their pain and my hope is that you are able to resolve this amicably.

Based on AD's curt replies, it seems he is trying to get in touch with people from the forum. In my mind, that speaks volumes. I understand it doesn't make up for what has happened - but lets give him a chance, as Shane has mentioned in the post above "He will be addressing the concerns soon."

 

[NameClerk]

Gotta admit when this thread first started I thought Shane might have jumped in the deep end with waders on. As it's evolved I believe a lot of good has come from it. I'm still not sure how to feel about the means by which that transcript was obtained but we'll see if the end justify the means. Kudos to @LannyB and @headsupp for coming forward...

 

[loredan]

I would love to say he threatened me or yelled... but he didn't.

He was respectful.

Shane: Hello Adam, I'm Shane, The Real Shane!

Adam: Hello Shane ... gotta tell you bud that your ITMagazine sale sucks. I think you could have sold the domain for $100K at least. You should join my DNF College and I'll show you how to do it.

Shane: No thanks mate, me no like colleges, I'm The Real Shane!

Adam: Oh, wait! Don't you want to join one of my top startups then? I'll make you CEO and you'll get $$ billions a year!

Shane: No. I'm The Real Shane! Sorry, Cultra!

 

[Bean]

Well I hear a lot about Adam Dicker and I've only started domaining a few weeks ago. I managed to sign up on his forum after 5 failed attempts over a period of a week (kept getting sever error). After I finally registered, I found out there's almost no one there.
One thing's for sure, that advertisement banner (don't know if it's still there) crudely blocking the top of the screen definitely doesn't feel very professional.

 

[S-B]

Shane: Hello Adam, I'm Shane, The Real Shane!

Adam: Hello Shane ... gotta tell you bud that your ITMagazine sale sucks. I think you could have sold the domain for $100K at least. You should join my DNF College and I'll show you how to do it.

Shane: No thanks mate, me no like colleges, I'm The Real Shane!

Adam: Oh, wait! Don't you want to join one of my top startups then? I'll make you CEO and you'll get $$ billions a year!

Shane: No. I'm The Real Shane! Sorry, Cultra!

Lol.

 

[tld_org]

Anyone can post anything on the internet without being held accountable.

Best,
Paul

Very true. Like someone saying they are making bank on a core blood business, or on a mugshots business, or on a niche website business, or on domain names but he can't/won't repay people. What happened to those "huge" businesses that were pulling in buckets and buckets of cash? This whole thing stinks and the term compulsive liar seems pretty appropriate.

 

[DomainGist]

Very true. Like someone saying they are making bank on a core blood business, or on a mugshots business, or on a niche website business, or on domain names but he can't/won't repay people. What happened to those "huge" businesses that were pulling in buckets and buckets of cash? This whole thing stinks and the term compulsive liar seems pretty appropriate.

I'd like to know where the Adam Dicker 8 figure domain sale thing came from, and whether it came from him.

Because there have only been a few reported 8 figure domain sales in history....

 

[MasterOfMyDomains]

Good morning everyone and Shane, can we slow down on the posts for a bit? I am only on page 26 and its taking forever to get up to date? And for those got burned truly am sorry, we all work hard for every penny, well nickel here in Canada ( no pennies here)
Waiting for Friday, isnt the suspense unbearable Shane? Not Cultra, the "Other Shane"

Coffee is ready, back to page 26

 

[headsupp]

I'd like to know where the Adam Dicker 8 figure domain sale thing came from, and whether it came from him.

Because there have only been a few reported 8 figure domain sales in history....

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I believe him hearing that he sold Elephant.com to a big UK Insurance company which makes sense since he stated that likes animal names. A few Mill, I believe he said me made. Besides that, don't know.

 

[Optimal Names]

I ask because potentially you could ruin a mans career.

I believe Adam did a very good job at ruining his own career. This would have come out one way or another. Whether it be Shane helping those who asked him or whether it be others...

Have been following DomainSherpa religiously from the getgo and frankly always valued AD's opinion on the show. Had the opportunity to meet him and listen to his presentations in person, submit my domains on his facebook threads, and enjoyed receiving his feedback on my names....even though he has called me an 'idiot' on one of his reviews for not selling one of my names at a specific price...but we'll let bygones be just that...

Based on AD's recommendation... in September of 2014, I purchased a lead gen script - 'RockStar Theme from JVzoo.com' for $57. Didn't get the support I needed, very slow to respond to tickets...and it didn't perform as smooth as anticipated....so requested for a refund which I never received. Similar to the way Jim Cramer recommended Fireye stock a few months ago , I chalk both of them as bad business decisions, and never thought I was scammed.

Again, no big deal as the amount was so low...and that was just my experience. It seems others in this forum have lost much more $$$$, and may have different situations so I do feel their pain and my hope is that you are able to resolve this amicably.

Based on AD's curt replies, it seems he is trying to get in touch with people from the forum. In my mind, that speaks volumes. I understand it doesn't make up for what has happened - but lets give him a chance, as Shane has mentioned in the post above "He will be addressing the concerns soon."

On a side note..hope this doesn't effect the DNF 2015 NFL Pool and my standings there

Does Adam have THIS disclaimer, like Jim Cramer does?
http://www.cnbc.com/id/100000935

You were scammed my friend. Its tough to admit it.

If you still think you werent scammed then can I sell you MY $57 promises? I've got tons.

Come on, the amount is so low! Buy a handful.....

 

[GoWeb]

You mean Victor Paez

Yeah, sorry. A typo. Victor Paez, I meant.

 

[Adam Dicker]

At this point, the plan is to avoid all the noise in the thread and appoint a neutral arbitrator to deal with people that have real issues so that they can be resolved without delay. The person should be respected by the parties having claims as well as by me.

Feel free to make your suggestions and if we agree on who it is and they have time to do it, we will appoint them.

The goal is NOT to have threads deleted but to deal with real issues.

Feel free to post who you think would be good so we can get to the real issues.

 

[DomainGist]

Feel free to post who you think would be good so we can get to the real issues.

Michael Cyger

 

[S-B]

Michael Cyger

It's not right to put him in that position when they are friends.

 

[MasterOfMyDomains]

Cyger is not neutral lol maybe it should be you pug

 

[Adam Dicker]

Also when I spoke to Shane, and yes it was a pleasant call.
He mentioned that his goal of this was to bring the issue to light and help get things resolved for people with issues.
This is what is trying to be done now.

 

[DomainGist]

Cyger is not neutral lol maybe it should be you pug

Couldn't pick a worse person, I'd be on a powertrip and enjoy it too much.

 

[Sam Roy]

My candidates would be PugDomains or SirDrago here at NP.
They are pretty neutral people and I have read their post before.

 

[carob]

At this point, the plan is to avoid all the noise in the thread and appoint a neutral arbitrator to deal with people that have real issues so that they can be resolved without delay. The person should be respected by the parties having claims as well as by me.

Feel free to make your suggestions and if we agree on who it is and they have time to do it, we will appoint them.

The goal is NOT to have threads deleted but to deal with real issues.

Feel free to post who you think would be good so we can get to the real issues.

Why do you not just issue the refunds?

 

[S-B]

Also when I spoke to Shane, and yes it was a pleasant call.
He mentioned that his goal of this was to bring the issue to light and help get things resolved for people with issues.
This is what is trying to be done now.

This.