status-resolved New Scammer on the Forum: Dcurran

[CryptoInvestor]

1. Wanted to warn everyone of this guy! Total scammer! Apologies if the transcript is a bit hard to read.
   
   
   dcurranNew Member
   Hello! I have a couple 6N .com's you might be interested in. All prices are negotiable. Here they are:
   
   123789.com - $25
   123567.com - $30
   917212.com - $15
   135678.com - $20
   
   I'll also give you a bulk discount if you buy more than 2. Let me know!
   
   *Also, I only do payment via PayPal, so if that doesn't work I can't do the deal.
   
   dcurran, Today at 6:28 PMReport
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   CryptoInvestorPM ME FOR 1 WORD DOMAINSBusiness Account
   Ill buy them all, can you prove ownership?
   
   CryptoInvestor, Today at 6:34 PMReport
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   CryptoInvestorPM ME FOR 1 WORD DOMAINSBusiness Account
   How much of a discount for all 4?
   
   CryptoInvestor, Today at 6:34 PMReport
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   dcurranNew Member
   I can give you them all for $80 instead of $95 ($15 discount). Here is the proof of ownership: imgur(dot)com/a/K2Auv
   
   Please send the $80 to davidcurran083(at)gmail.com via PayPal and I'll transfer the domains to your account. Let me know when you send the money.
   
   dcurran, Today at 6:40 PMReport
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   CryptoInvestorPM ME FOR 1 WORD DOMAINSBusiness Account
   Any more proof? It says those names arent even reg’d at Godaddy
   
   CryptoInvestor, Today at 6:42 PMReport
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   dcurranNew Member
   That's weird, it's probably the WHOIS protection or something. I don't know how you want me to give more proof, though if you tell me how I'll happily give it to you...
   
   dcurran, Today at 6:43 PMReport
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   CryptoInvestorPM ME FOR 1 WORD DOMAINSBusiness Account
   Nope it says they are all 4 registered to different people... You sure you own these names?
   
   CryptoInvestor, Today at 6:44 PMReport
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   CryptoInvestorPM ME FOR 1 WORD DOMAINSBusiness Account
   They’re priced great but... I’m not about to lose $80 for nothing. If you can send more proof of ownership id buy them
   
   CryptoInvestor, Today at 6:45 PMReport
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   dcurranNew Member
   Honestly, I don't know how to send more proof. But how about this, you send me half ($40) to my PayPal and I'll transfer the domain to you, that way you can be sure you won't lose your money.
   
   dcurran, Today at 6:47 PMReport
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    CryptoInvestorPM ME FOR 1 WORD DOMAINSBusiness Account
    That just means i’d lose less money. How about you send me 1 name first and than ill send you full payment, than youll send me the other 3?
    
    If you have the names that wouldnt be a problem. I’m a daily user here, I pay for an account here, I wouldn’t risk running away with a domain.
    
    CryptoInvestor, Today at 6:49 PMReport
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    dcurranNew Member
    Sounds good, let me setup the transfer. I'll send you the code in a minute or two.
    
    dcurran, Today at 6:50 PMReport
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    CryptoInvestorPM ME FOR 1 WORD DOMAINSBusiness Account
    I have a GD account you can push it
    
    CryptoInvestor, Today at 6:51 PMReport
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    CryptoInvestorPM ME FOR 1 WORD DOMAINSBusiness Account
    Email: *************
    
    Customer #: *********
    
    CryptoInvestor, Today at 6:53 PMReport
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    dcurranNew Member
    Great. Sorry for the delay, but I had to take a call and I have a bit of urgent work to do. I'll get to the push in half an hour to 45 minutes. Sorry for any inconvenience.
    
    dcurran, Today at 7:00 PMReport
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    CryptoInvestorPM ME FOR 1 WORD DOMAINSBusiness Account
    Ok ill be waiting, i’ll check in in 45 minutes
    
    CryptoInvestor, Today at 7:01 PMReport
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    dcurranNew Member
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    Hey man, I just remembered something which isn't so great. I've been talking with a buyer about a huge bulk domain sale and he just sent me the payment. However, I forgot that 3 of those domains are in it (everything but 123789.com) and I need to honor first come first serve, though this would make me more money. Anyway, I still have the 123789.com domain for sale at $25, so if you are interested let me know. I won't be able to send it before the payment though, I trust you but I've had enough close calls with scammers that I need to be careful. If you would be willing to send me PayPal, I can push the domain to your account. If you aren't interested then thank you for your time. Sorry for any inconvenience this causes.
    
    dcurran, 7 minutes agoReport
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    CryptoInvestorPM ME FOR 1 WORD DOMAINSBusiness Account
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    This was a very obvious scam my friend... don’t come to Namepros with this stuff. We are not stupid. You are right, I do know how scamming goes. You say “I trust you but i’ve had close calls with scammers” Yet I pay for my account here, have a rep and multiple good trade reviews within the last month, and you’re a BRAND new account, with 0 posts, made TODAY, no profile pic... smh
    
    CryptoInvestor, 1 minute agoEditReport

 

[MasterOfMyDomains]

Thanks for sharing, I see he has one post below
https://www.namepros.com/threads/need-domains-every-day.1066199/#post-6590088

Did you report him, using the report button like we have been told to do?

 

[creataweb]

Report it to mods.

@Eric Lyon

 

[Bean]

Haha that's a good one
I wonder if he'll push first if I add a $200 bonus on top of the $25 asking price

 

[creataweb]

He wasted all that time to scam you for $80? Lol.

 

[CryptoInvestor]

He has been reported yes. Yea he’s some kind of stupid. He provided a picture of the domains as if they were regged at GD that could be considered convincing to the not so smart domainer.

I only knew he was for sure a fake (other than the low prices) when I checked the whois.

Wonder what his main account is here?

 

[MasterOfMyDomains]

I would think his only account here. Hopeully that everyday buyer guy in thread above didnt do a deal with him.
That's why sometimes you have to post warnings in a sales thread, reporting it doesn't work all the time if
no one is around to receive the report. 4 hours since you reported it. No thread this time, hopefully no damage.
Looked up email, nothing.
I would report it to paypal too, maybe this is his first gig. Good job chasing him out

 

[EZPZYO]

1. Wanted to warn everyone of this guy! Total scammer! Apologies if the transcript is a bit hard to read.
   
   
   dcurranNew Member
   Hello! I have a couple 6N .com's you might be interested in. All prices are negotiable. Here they are:
   
   123789.com - $25
   123567.com - $30
   917212.com - $15
   135678.com - $20
   
   I'll also give you a bulk discount if you buy more than 2. Let me know!
   
   *Also, I only do payment via PayPal, so if that doesn't work I can't do the deal.
   
   dcurran, Today at 6:28 PMReport
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   The views expressed on this page by users and staff are their own, not those of NamePros.
2. 
   CryptoInvestorPM ME FOR 1 WORD DOMAINSBusiness Account
   Ill buy them all, can you prove ownership?
   
   CryptoInvestor, Today at 6:34 PMReport
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   CryptoInvestorPM ME FOR 1 WORD DOMAINSBusiness Account
   How much of a discount for all 4?
   
   CryptoInvestor, Today at 6:34 PMReport
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   dcurranNew Member
   I can give you them all for $80 instead of $95 ($15 discount). Here is the proof of ownership: imgur(dot)com/a/K2Auv
   
   Please send the $80 to davidcurran083(at)gmail.com via PayPal and I'll transfer the domains to your account. Let me know when you send the money.
   
   dcurran, Today at 6:40 PMReport
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   CryptoInvestorPM ME FOR 1 WORD DOMAINSBusiness Account
   Any more proof? It says those names arent even reg’d at Godaddy
   
   CryptoInvestor, Today at 6:42 PMReport
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   dcurranNew Member
   That's weird, it's probably the WHOIS protection or something. I don't know how you want me to give more proof, though if you tell me how I'll happily give it to you...
   
   dcurran, Today at 6:43 PMReport
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   CryptoInvestorPM ME FOR 1 WORD DOMAINSBusiness Account
   Nope it says they are all 4 registered to different people... You sure you own these names?
   
   CryptoInvestor, Today at 6:44 PMReport
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   CryptoInvestorPM ME FOR 1 WORD DOMAINSBusiness Account
   They’re priced great but... I’m not about to lose $80 for nothing. If you can send more proof of ownership id buy them
   
   CryptoInvestor, Today at 6:45 PMReport
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   dcurranNew Member
   Honestly, I don't know how to send more proof. But how about this, you send me half ($40) to my PayPal and I'll transfer the domain to you, that way you can be sure you won't lose your money.
   
   dcurran, Today at 6:47 PMReport
   Reply
   
   
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    CryptoInvestorPM ME FOR 1 WORD DOMAINSBusiness Account
    That just means i’d lose less money. How about you send me 1 name first and than ill send you full payment, than youll send me the other 3?
    
    If you have the names that wouldnt be a problem. I’m a daily user here, I pay for an account here, I wouldn’t risk running away with a domain.
    
    CryptoInvestor, Today at 6:49 PMReport
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    dcurranNew Member
    Sounds good, let me setup the transfer. I'll send you the code in a minute or two.
    
    dcurran, Today at 6:50 PMReport
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    CryptoInvestorPM ME FOR 1 WORD DOMAINSBusiness Account
    I have a GD account you can push it
    
    CryptoInvestor, Today at 6:51 PMReport
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    CryptoInvestorPM ME FOR 1 WORD DOMAINSBusiness Account
    Email: *************
    
    Customer #: *********
    
    CryptoInvestor, Today at 6:53 PMReport
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    dcurranNew Member
    Great. Sorry for the delay, but I had to take a call and I have a bit of urgent work to do. I'll get to the push in half an hour to 45 minutes. Sorry for any inconvenience.
    
    dcurran, Today at 7:00 PMReport
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    CryptoInvestorPM ME FOR 1 WORD DOMAINSBusiness Account
    Ok ill be waiting, i’ll check in in 45 minutes
    
    CryptoInvestor, Today at 7:01 PMReport
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    dcurranNew Member
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    Hey man, I just remembered something which isn't so great. I've been talking with a buyer about a huge bulk domain sale and he just sent me the payment. However, I forgot that 3 of those domains are in it (everything but 123789.com) and I need to honor first come first serve, though this would make me more money. Anyway, I still have the 123789.com domain for sale at $25, so if you are interested let me know. I won't be able to send it before the payment though, I trust you but I've had enough close calls with scammers that I need to be careful. If you would be willing to send me PayPal, I can push the domain to your account. If you aren't interested then thank you for your time. Sorry for any inconvenience this causes.
    
    dcurran, 7 minutes agoReport
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    CryptoInvestorPM ME FOR 1 WORD DOMAINSBusiness Account
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    This was a very obvious scam my friend... don’t come to Namepros with this stuff. We are not stupid. You are right, I do know how scamming goes. You say “I trust you but i’ve had close calls with scammers” Yet I pay for my account here, have a rep and multiple good trade reviews within the last month, and you’re a BRAND new account, with 0 posts, made TODAY, no profile pic... smh
    
    CryptoInvestor, 1 minute agoEditReport

Domains with private WHOIS registeration, the best way to ensure you're dealing with the domain owner is to have them add "custom" TXT records. Everybody can see TXT records regardless of WHOIS privacy. DNS TRAILS is a perfect tool to lookup TXT records.

 

[anantj]

Domains with private WHOIS registeration, the best way to ensure you're dealing with the domain owner is to have them add "custom" TXT records. Everybody can see TXT records regardless of WHOIS privacy. DNS TRAILS is a perfect tool to lookup TXT records.

This is an awesome tool. Thank you for sharing!

 

[rickypham]

or you can send an email to the admin whois, some privacy services will forward email to the owner.
Then tell him verify the email that you've sent.

 

[Jurgen Wolf]

Domains with private WHOIS registeration, the best way to ensure you're dealing with the domain owner is to have them add "custom" TXT records. Everybody can see TXT records regardless of WHOIS privacy. DNS TRAILS is a perfect tool to lookup TXT records.

There is more advanced DNS tool (especially for Bulk operations): digwebinterface.com

 

[Kassey Lee]

There is more advanced DNS tool (especially for Bulk operations): digwebinterface.com

Can you explain other uses of it, apart from TXT for ownership identification, in relation to domain investment? Or point us to a site that discusses this area? Thanks.

 

[NameOmnia]

Thanks for sharing; cooperation makes it easy to protect ourselves from such individuals.

I also thanks those who are sharing tricks and tools to make our work easier.

 

[EZPZYO]

He wasted all that time to scam you for $80? Lol.

 

[Jurgen Wolf]

Can you explain other uses of it, apart from TXT for ownership identification, in relation to domain investment? Or point us to a site that discusses this area? Thanks.

I use it mainly to recheck Nameservers in a bulk (NS records)...

 

[Jurgen Wolf]

I can do all lookups just using Linux terminal...
But I don't have time to write my own script for Bulk requests... That's why digwebinterface.com is very helpful...

 

[Eric Lyon]

Investigating

@CryptoInvestor Please add me to the direct message you have with the member so I can investigate further.

Thanks,

 

[briguy]

"That just means i’d lose less money. How about you send me 1 name first and than ill send you full payment, than youll send me the other 3? " < ...Loved that reply!

Thanks for reminding me that "due diligence" (even though there is time involved) is worth it!

 

[kandyan]

Thanks for sharing..

 

[CryptoInvestor]

Domains with private WHOIS registeration, the best way to ensure you're dealing with the domain owner is to have them add "custom" TXT records. Everybody can see TXT records regardless of WHOIS privacy. DNS TRAILS is a perfect tool to lookup TXT records.

DNS trails is great! Yea I would have taken more precaution but the second he told me his prices I know it was fishy. 123789. Com for close to reg fee? GET OUTTA HERE lol

 

[BrandMart]

NAHH.. I'll just push it.. hehehehe (in Peter's voice)

on another note. Good that you reported @CryptoInvestor , that'll save newbies from falling prey to these kinda scams now

 

[MasterOfMyDomains]

How's the investigation going @Eric Lyon
I see the member in question has their account closed
https://www.namepros.com/members/dcurran.1008193/

 

[Eric Lyon]

How's the investigation going @Eric Lyon
I see the member in question has their account closed
https://www.namepros.com/members/dcurran.1008193/

This account ended up being a duplicate to a restricted account that was trying to get around their restrictions. We took immediate action as soon as we had enough evidence to shut the account down.

The safety and security of our members is our #1 priority.

 

[MasterOfMyDomains]

Thanks, good job everybody

 

[Niraj Kumar]

Awesome!