Stolen domain who is liable

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STICKY:

I recently bought a domain through Sedo. I completed the transfer and asked the seller what else he had. He had another domain I was interested in so I bought it as well using Escrow. I held it a month until I found a buyer. A few weeks later the new owner was contacted by Registerfly. The domain had been stolen and I assume it was returned to the previous owner (Unifiednames - unless that's some kind of third party). I am not sure the person I bought it from was the theif and the last I heard Registerfly wasn't sure either.

The member I sold it to is a Namepros member himself. He is now threatening to sue me and ruin my reputation. I have never dealt with this type of situation so I thought I would throw this out there to those who are more experienced. Who is liable? Registerfly, the current owner, the original owner, myself, or Escrow for not verifying the seller? At the current time the only person I am aware of out any money is the person I sold it to. Thank you in advance. I look forward to your responses.

 

[eSology]

This is scary. Being a Marine I have been known to drive long distances to straighten out problems. Vietnam is a long way to drive...

Sorry to hear this happen sellinbiz.

 

[theparrot]

you said you bought it using escrow? you may be able to get some recovery from the escrow company depending on what they offer and what assurances and insurances they give.

 

[AdsenseGuy]

After carefully reading this thread I would have to agree strongly with the scenario GeorgeK has outlined. Whereas each party would be held somewhat accountable to the parties they were involved with.

 

[DaddyHalbucks]

Talking with the seller on the phone can sometimes weed out the legit folks from the thieves.

An offshore seller is a red flag.

 

[jroy]

not all the time, there are many people in that post on these forums who do not live in the united states but yet hold a high reputation