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Hello,

I just got an email from this person telling me that they are interested in one my domains.

I made a search on this forum and the general feeling is that he is trying to cheat people so I'll post it here just to call your attention.

The email body is the very same I found here and there but I'll quote it too:

from [email protected]
to (me)
date Fri, Aug 29, 2008 at 2:32 PM
subject Offer for (my domain) (sent 08/29/2008)


Hello,

Your domain name has been found online.

Please let us know your price.

We make money on selling and buying names and sites. Now the domain business is very attractive.

Looking forward to do business with you.

Regards,
Robert Gardos
CEO Elite Technologies
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AfternicAfternic
I rec'd same email with Paul Rancour as sender

I received the exact same email as above. I responded once, but won't again. Very new to this but eager to learn.

Where is the best place to sell your domains? I have them parked at
Sedo and Namedrive. A few views. But how do I promote them?
Are appraisals necessary?
Any advice greatly appreciated.
Thanks~
 
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Got similar e-mails with different "CEO" names inserted. They just want you to buy the "manual" appraisal services they recommend (starting at 60 Euros an appraisal). They have no real interest in your domain -- they seem to pick an obscure, low-value domain that you own and then say they will give you a ridiculously high price for it, then insist that you get a "manual" appraisal.
 
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OK, so I got this email:
Hello,

Your domain name has been found online.

Please let us know your price.

We make money on selling and buying names and sites. Now the domain
business is very attractive.

Looking forward to do business with you.

Regards,
Jacob Davidson
Vice President
Elite Investment

Clearly appraisal scam, so I replied:
Hello Jacob,

We feel this domain is very valuable and we see that you share this view. We are willing to settle for 52 goats for this domain. I hope you agree with this valuation. We have had an independent certified appraisal of this domain and you can view that here http://d3n.org/IMG.jpg

We hope for a response ASAP as there are other interested buyers who might be willing to offer 60 goats.

Regards,
Dean van der Elite Domainer
 
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:lol:
I wonder if he will actually check the appraisal :)
 
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haha, alot of funny replies here, i also got this scam mail, but never replied, now i regret i didnt do something original
 
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Thanks a lot guys.

I just recieved that offer about a couple hours ago. I would have fell for it but I found this forum. The message was EXACTLY like the once posted above, but I wonder.....how did he get my email? Thanks guys, you just saved me a hundred bucks.
By the way, here is my response:


Re: Offer for csitactics.com (sent 10/03/2008)
Sunday, October 5, 2008 6:16 PM
From:
<[email protected]>
To:
[email protected]

On second thought, **** YOU. I know you're a scammer who wants me to pay for an appraiser (which is worthless anyway) so you can make money. Don't email me again.

--- On Sat, 10/4/08, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote:

From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Offer for csitactics.com (sent 10/03/2008)
To: [email protected]
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2008, 8:13 PM

Hello,

Your domain name has been found online.

Please let us know your price.

We make money on selling and buying names and sites. Now the domain
business is very attractive.

Looking forward to do business with you.

Regards,
Joshua
Knight
Vice President
Norway Capital Investment Group
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WHAT an idiot.
 
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cdchrono said:
I just recieved that offer about a couple hours ago. I would have fell for it but I found this forum. The message was EXACTLY like the once posted above, but I wonder.....how did he get my email?

Do you have any registered domain names?
The WHOIS records are available to the public, including the e-mail address
that is listed in your contact info.


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Just got this email aswell for a domain i registered yesterday. thought that I could have had a quick turnover :p

reported his site for phishing on the domains by proxy site.
 
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And I just got this email as well
 
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Here we go again. Thank you to all who posted the warnings about this eheeemmm "investor"...You folks have saved me from a poor experience and I owe you a debt of gratitude for posting this thread. So, after reading this post I attempted to find out who he was and the company contact info so that I could just make it public knowledge here, but it didn't work. I just terminated the conversation and requested he not contact me again. It is interesting that no matter what I said, he "canned" his responses and avoided direct questions...Read on!

This is our email conversation bottom to top...

This discussion is now terminated Carter. Thank you for your time. Please do not contact me again.

Regards,
Domain Name Juggler

----- Original Message ----
From: Carter <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2008 3:23:41 PM
Subject: Re: Offer for woodwindfamily.com (sent 10/18/2008)


It's a standard practice to show independent valuation to buyers/resellers.
Nobody will do business without it. I'm a businessman and have no intention
of changing rules which help both parties to avoid additional risks.

Of course, investors never take into account auto-generated vlauations. So
manual valuation is a "must" too.

I read the following information about appraisals at:
http://webtalk.007sites.com/Archive/461239.htm

Thank you for understanding. I'm looking forward to do business with you.

----- Original Message -----
From: [Domainnamejuggler]
To: Carter
Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2008 9:16 AM
Subject: Re: Offer for woodwindfamily.com (sent 10/18/2008)

As stated earlier: "Please feel free to invest your own funds in any assessment of the domain you feel necessary to satisfy your questions [of valuation]. The Domain Name Juggler will not pay for any such services under any circumstances." When you are finished and if you are still interested, send me an email. We can continue the conversation from there.

What is your company mailing address and telephone number?

Regards,
Domain Name Juggler

----- Original Message ----
From: Carter <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2008 12:48:27 AM
Subject: Re: Offer for woodwindfamily.com (sent 10/18/2008)


Can you accept 5,000 USD?

Do you sell domain with a web site or just the name?

Domain without content is ok with me. Web site is not necessary.

Have you had your domain names evaluated in the past? I mean domain appraisals. Without valuation we cannot be sure in the sale price. It's very important for me in terms of reselling too. But we must engage a valuation company with REAL manual service. So I will only accept valuations from independent sources I and my partners trust.

To avoid mistakes I asked domain experts about reputable appraisal companies.

Please check this blog with suggestions from other sellers and buyers:
webtalk . 007sites . com / Archive / 461239 .htm <----Beware!!!!!!

If, for example, the valuation comes higher you can adjust your asking price accordingly. It will be fair. I also hope you can give me 12% - 15% discount.

After you send me the valuation via email (usually it takes 1-2 days to obtain it) we'll continue our negotiations.

What is your preferred payment method: Escrow.com, International wire transfer, PayPal.com or something else?

Hope we can come to an agreement fast.

Looking forward to your reply.
----- Original Message -----
From: [DomainNameJuggler]
To: [email protected]
Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2008 11:46 PM
Subject: Re: Offer for woodwindfamily.com (sent 10/18/2008)

You are more then welcome to submit an offer based on the terms and conditions stated @ www.domainnamejuggler.com/terms.html in addition to www.sedo.com TOS. You may make that offer with Sedo for the domain, and if accepted, it will go to auction, or if the offer is deemed high enough, the transaction will be carried out with www.escrow.com only (privately). To make an offer, you must agree with those posted terms.

Please feel free to invest your own funds in any assessment of the domain you feel necessary to satisfy your questions. The Domain Name Juggler will not pay for any such services under any circumstances. Keep in mind, your company is well documented on the various "domaining communities".

Regards,
Domain Name Juggler

----- Original Message ----
From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2008 2:00:44 PM
Subject: Offer for woodwindfamily.com (sent 10/18/2008)

Hello,

Your domain name has been found online.

Please let us know your price.

We make money on selling and buying names and sites. Now the domain
business is very attractive.

Looking forward to do business with you.

Regards,
Anthony Carter
Vice President
Elite Capital Investment Group
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I just got the same offer on a name I just picked up. Too bad I am a little busy or I could have some fun with this guy.
 
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[email protected]


Reply


Hello,

Your domain name has been found online.

Please let us know your price.

We make money on selling and buying names and sites. Now the domain
business is very attractive.

Looking forward to do business with you.

Regards,
Jean Clotier
CEO
Elite Network
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Well there is only one thing for it, wonder if he will accept $5 and still try to charge me 200 bucks.

Here's a transcript of the mail I sent to DBP

I would urge you to take immediate action against this offender.

I would further request that you back up your own words and policies with actions is disclosing this persons information.

"Prohibitions: Domains By Proxy is not intended to be used to protect your identity if you:
โ€ข Transmit spam, viruses or harmful computer programs"

Thank you for your time and I hope to have this resolved forthwith.

XXXXXX XXXXXX

Original email:

from [email protected]
to [email protected]
date Sat, Nov 8, 2008 at 5:48 AM
subject Offer for widgetarena.com (sent 11/08/2008)


Hello,

Your domain name has been found online.

Please let us know your price.

We make money on selling and buying names and sites. Now the domain
business is very attractive.

Looking forward to do business with you.

Regards,
Jean Clotier
CEO
Elite Network
========================================================
NOTICE - This communication may contain confidential and privileged
information that is for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any
viewing, copying or distribution of, or reliance on this message by
unintended recipients is strictly prohibited. If you have received this
message in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message
and deleting it from your computer.
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Well, I was burned!

His new name is Carter..

I have realize the scam after I accidently used another email, and he send me different link to the fake board,
check out:
http://webtalk.007sites.com/Archive/461239.htm
http://webtalk.007sites.com/Archive/472853.htm

He said that he already made another company's appresial.. and when I said please show me the link I want to see it.. he dissapear..

Well I hope PLIMUS to refund my 80 EURO.. but I do not belive so..



here is our conversation by email..:




Your valuation looks reasonable enough and I agree with it.


To get a fair value I ordered another valuation from different site.

Since it's not smart to rely on one valuation only.

I've got the figure already. It's very close the result of your valuation.

Of course, I expected a lower estimation :) .

Anyway, now I see from different sources that your name has a good
potential.

My partners told me about ICANN rule that prohibits domain reselling before
two months from registration. I did not want to wait for two months.

Here is my solution:

I search for a buyer and get 14%-15% upon sale. I wrote about reselling in
first emails.

Of course, I don't require exclusive rights to sell. You can try to sell at
the same time. If I find a buyer faster I get my 15%.

I've already bought opt-in lists to promote your domains. I invested about
$150 in these opt-in lists.

I was already contacted by an individual regarding your domain. His partner
was interested in purchasing. He asked for valuation certificate. I've
already sent him your appraisal link upon receiving his request.

Of course, I cannot list your names with brokers and auctions since I'm not
the owner.

I'm going to use your valuation in my promotio? Is it ok with you?

I think if you list your domains with several brokers and auctions it will
help us. Many buyers prefer to buy through auction sites or domain brokers.
Moreover, many brokers help with transfer. I'm not the owner so I can only
use my database to promote your domains and I cannot list. As the owner, you
can list your domains on www.eBay.com, www.Amazon.com, www.EasyNameSale.com
and www.Pool.com. Please don't forget to send your auction links.

----- Original Message ----- From: "Ivaylo Velinov"
To: "Carter" <[email protected]
Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2008 1:42 PM
Subject: Re: Appraisal Order (Domain Services)


Here is what I have from EasyNameSale.com


Support wrote:
Dear Customer,
Our charge will appear on your bill as "Plimus Online Store"
Domains Appraised: 2
Order Amount: 80 EUR
Appraisal Links
mydomain .com : $5,350

mydomain .com : $5,100


We invite you to auction your domains with us at
http://www.EasyNameSale.com/sell.htm
Unlike free listing services that simply list your domains, we regularly promote domain names via our potential buyer database (over 12,000 potential buyers).
1. Our listing period is not limited. We sell all names until they are sold.
2. There is NO a commission upon sale.
3. There is NO a listing period. We list all names until they are sold. All bids will be resent to your e-mail address along with a buyer's contact information.
4. Free and fast domain transfer and escrow for our customers.
5. One time small listing fee.
If you list your domains with us it does not prohibit you from listing it elsewhere. We do not require exclusive representation.
We also provide discounts on bulk listings.
More information at
http://www.EasyNameSale.com/sell.htm
You can send your ad to 12,000 potential domain buyers at
http://www.EasyNameSale.com/email.htm
Sincerely,
Melvin Ebenstein
Customer Support



Ok. Keep me informed.


To: "Carter" <[email protected]



Hello Carter, I have paid them finaly..

Well I should wait 3 days as they require.. going to keep you informed!



It's a big risk to proceed without professional valuation. I already spoke
to industry experts and they prohibited me to do business without
valuation..

Without manual valuation nobody will buy. You'll sit on your domain for
years in this case, paying renewal fees to your registrar. Just think about
it. So sooner or later, you'll have to obtain an appraisal. Why waste time
now?

As a seller, you can use a valuation certificate to sell names to other
buyers. I cannot do the same because I don't keep control over your domain.

I'm still interested in your domain. Hope you'll change your position. I
simply don't want to take additional risks.

Thank you for understanding. I'm looking forward to do business with you.


To: "Carter" <[email protected]



Hello Carter

I have problem with sending money to the company which make appresial,
well here is the deal.. I am going to sell you the domain for the half
price they provide you for my domain.
If you really need that appresial then please purchase it and just let
me know what they said.
I just spend alot of time with them and I don't want to continue in that
way. Well I keep not trust their services, that is another reason I
don't want work with them too, I am webmaster 10 years ago and I have
very good estimate for what works or not.
Please let me know if that is ok to you and we going to make a deal :)
I have some another very nice domains so if you are interested we can
talk about it






Carter wrote:
Can you accept 5,000 USD?

Do you sell domain with a web site or just the name?

Domain without content is ok with me. Web site is not necessary.

Have you had your domain names evaluated in the past? I mean domain
appraisals. Without valuation we cannot be sure in the sale price.
It's very important for me in terms of reselling too. But we must
engage a valuation company with REAL manual service. So I will only
accept valuations from independent sources I and my partners trust.

To avoid mistakes I asked domain experts about reputable appraisal
companies.

Please check this blog with suggestions from other sellers and buyers:
http://webtalk.007sites.com/Archive/461239.htm

If, for example, the valuation comes higher you can adjust your asking
price accordingly. It will be fair. I also hope you can give me 12% -
15% discount.

After you send me the valuation via email (usually it takes 1-2 days
to obtain it) we'll continue our negotiations.

What is your preferred payment method: Escrow.com, International wire
transfer, PayPal.com or something else?

Hope we can come to an agreement fast.

Looking forward to your reply.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Ivaylo Velinov"

To: <[email protected]
Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 8:19 PM


Hello,

Please provide your offer

Kind Regards
Ivo



[email protected] wrote:
Hello,

Your domain name has been found online.

Please let us know your price.

We make money on selling and buying names and sites. Now the domain
business is very attractive.

Looking forward to do business with you.

Regards,
Anthony Carter
Vice President
Elite Capital Investment Group
 
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I got the same scam after listing my site on sedo.com for sale.

What gets me is I am very cautious as a general rule. I didn't purchase an appraisal, but I am miffed that I took a small bite of interest.

It's a standard practice to show independent valuation to buyers/resellers.
Nobody will do business without it. I'm a businessman and have no intention of changing rules which help both parties to avoid additional risks.

Of course, investors never take into account auto-generated vlauations. So manual valuation is a "must" too.

I read the following information about appraisals at:
http://webtalk.007sites.com/Archive/482751.htm

Thank you for understanding. I'm looking forward to do business with you.

----- Original Message -----
From: me
To: "'Crutcher'" <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 10:32 PM
Subject: RE: tailoredmaid.com (sent 11/22/2008)


> Yes sir. I believe Escrow.com allows this amount.
>
> How shall I proceed? Just let me know and I will dedicate my time to get
> it
> done immediately.
>
> Thank you so much!
> Torrey
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Crutcher [mailto:[email protected]]
> Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 2:02 PM
> To: Torrey
> Subject: Re: tailoredmaid.com (sent 11/22/2008)
>
> Can you accept 5,000 USD?
>
> Do you sell domain with a web site or just the name?
>
> Domain without content is ok with me. Web site is not necessary.
>
> Have you had your domain names evaluated in the past? I mean domain
> appraisals. Without valuation we cannot be sure in the sale price. It's
> very
>
> important for me in terms of reselling too. But we must engage a valuation
> company with REAL manual service. So I will only accept valuations from
> independent sources I and my partners trust.
>
> To avoid mistakes I asked domain experts about reputable appraisal
> companies.
>
> Please check this blog with suggestions from other sellers and buyers:
> http://webtalk.007sites.com/Archive/482751.htm
>
> If, for example, the valuation comes higher you can adjust your asking
> price
>
> accordingly. It will be fair. I also hope you can give me 12% - 15%
> discount.
>
> After you send me the valuation via email (usually it takes 1-2 days to
> obtain it) we'll continue our negotiations.
>
> What is your preferred payment method: Escrow.com, International wire
> transfer, PayPal.com or something else?
>
> Hope we can come to an agreement fast.
>
> Looking forward to your reply.
Regards,
>>> Gary Crutcher
>>> Vice President
>>> Elite Network
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>>> viewing, copying or distribution of, or reliance on this message by
>>> unintended recipients is strictly prohibited. If you have received this
>>> message in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the
>>> message
>>> and deleting it from your computer.
>>> ========================================================
>>>
 
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Hi, this person has been around for a number of years now. He is hiding behind providers who keep his identity secret. As one poster has already said, they have reported it to Domainsbyproxy dot com of Arizona, which is his current hiding place. Eliteinvestment dot net has only been there since August but other domains relating to this scammer have been there for 2 years. Now if I owned a company providing this kind of service I think I would have noticed this scammers activities already, given the amount of publicity on the internet. This leads me to suspect that Domainsbyproxy dot com could well be a part of this scam. If it is a genuine and honest business then upon receipt of lots of complaints, Domainsbyproxy dot com should expose the scam. This could be a multimillion dollar scam for all we know and when you are talking that kind of money, there are big fish to fry. If, as has been suggested, lots of people complain to domainsbyproxy, and if they are a genuine business, they would have no choice but to close his account. But then he will probably just move to somewhere else. The real answer is that he needs identifying and prosecuting. There are people out there who know his identity and I believe it is their moral responsibility to expose him. I, for one, will not be giving even one cent to any service or organisation who have helped him.
 
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this is my reply to him

hi thanks for the interest :)

the price is just 130$ and you can send me the offer via sedo.com

thanks
chandan

PS i am not looking for any appraisal certificates

:sold:
 
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have recieved the same :


[email protected]

Hello,

What is the price of your domain?

Investing in domains is a profitable business and our company is
interested in good and easy-to-remember domain names.

Looking forward to do business with you.

If you have other domains for sale feel free to send your list.

Regards,
Charles Highsmith
CEO
Elite Invest Gmbh

etc...


goes to spam
 
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Just got the same email but different contact name-Charles Highsmith.
 
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just got the same from charles highsmith, maybe we should start an online petition to get rid of the character.

cheer

dan
 
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