I've just been scammed.. - DNForum - Domain Sales, Domain Forum, Domain Appraisals, Domain Registrars

**Ukrainian** · 03-28-2009, 06:19 AM

I was selling my domain here:
http://www.dnforum.com/f529/hqi-info-thread-357566.html

This guy http://www.dnforum.com/member-gawab.html contacted me via PM, he wanted to buy the domain. He offered 114$, I agreed.
He sent me money, as I saw incoming payment, I pushed the domain.

But then, I saw thay the PayPal payment is blocked, because the account, the scammer sent money is stolen.
The whois information for now:
Brett Edwards
3232 Madison Ave
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
United States

He doesn't answer my PMs. I have already written to godaddy.com, but they can't do anything...

What should I do?

**south** · 03-28-2009, 10:38 AM

If you pushed the domain at godaddy, they can get it back for you. The 50 day rule is useful in these circumstances. PM user godaddy here at the forum.

oops, can't edit here - 60 day rule

**Ukrainian** · 03-28-2009, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by south

If you pushed the domain at godaddy, they can get it back for you. The 50 day rule is useful in these circumstances. PM user godaddy here at the forum.

oops, can't edit here - 60 day rule

Thanks, I'm going to PM him/her now...

**south** · 03-28-2009, 10:45 AM

Here: http://www.dnforum.com/member-go-daddy.html

**Ukrainian** · 03-28-2009, 10:48 AM

I've just PMed him/her. Let's see the result. Is he/she often online?

**draggar** · 03-28-2009, 11:43 AM

I haven't seen them in a while but that doesn't mean they don't check their PMs.

Edit: It shows that their last activity was 2 days ago so I guess they're on.

**James** · 03-28-2009, 11:59 AM

members who are "under investigation" should have their seal " bright red " as a warning to potential sellers/buyers ... they can rip off many people while being investigated
my 2 cents
jim

**Carter** · 03-28-2009, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James

members who are "under investigation" should have their seal " bright red " as a warning to potential sellers/buyers ... they can rip off many people while being investigated
my 2 cents
jim

Agreed

**draggar** · 03-28-2009, 12:09 PM

James- that can open up a huge legal can of worms. :(

**James** · 03-28-2009, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by draggar

James- that can open up a huge legal can of worms. :(

Perhaps a link to the dispute in their signature in bright red DISPUTE ??
Other than these posts how do you if someone is a accused scammer ??
Read the dispute and make your own judgement . BUT ban anyone making a unjustified dispute to keep it fair ??

well again only my 2 cents and I know you guys work behind the scenes to protect the community

**24HourDomainer** · 03-28-2009, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James

Perhaps a link to the dispute in their signature in bright red DISPUTE ??
Other than these posts how do you if someone is a accused scammer ??
Read the dispute and make your own judgement . BUT ban anyone making a unjustified dispute to keep it fair ??

well again only my 2 cents and I know you guys work behind the scenes to protect the community

Agree, we need to enforce a TAG on their USERNAME to warn others - until issue is fixed. In this case, dude used a stolen account - that should be enough to raise the RED FLAG!

britishbulldog · 03-28-2009, 06:40 PM

Desperate or what ? scamming you for $114 what a ****ing idiot........

**mark** · 03-28-2009, 07:06 PM

I am thinking that a flag icon next to the member's country flag might be a good idea if possible. solid green= no known issues, standard default; solid yellow = in dispute with another member(s) and solid red= banned/terminated, etc. don't know how much trouble that would be for adminstrators however.

**south** · 03-28-2009, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mark

I am thinking that a flag icon next to the member's country flag might be a good idea if possible. solid green= no known issues, standard default; solid yellow = in dispute with another member(s) and solid red= banned/terminated, etc. don't know how much trouble that would be for adminstrators however.

While that would be nice, it would also entail a LOT of work on the mods. And who determines "questionable" user/ hacked account/? Could be rough on them (mods).

Nice idea, but unworkable I think. Best to keep each other informed of suspicious behaviour by posting / leaving itrader.

**Johnn** · 03-28-2009, 07:31 PM

If we found enough evidence that they conduct illegal activities then we just terminate the account.

Life is tough - Keep it simple. There is no need to flag or classify them.

As always, please report all suspicious activities and be careful when you deal with unknown people.

**James** · 03-28-2009, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ukrainian

What should I do?

Well also as a warning to other members leave a negative feedback

**owntag** · 03-28-2009, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by south

If you pushed the domain at godaddy, they can get it back for you. The 50 day rule is useful in these circumstances. PM user godaddy here at the forum.

oops, can't edit here - 60 day rule

I have been scammed by a member here before. I did the same thing by contacting godaddy and send email to undo@, but they said they can't help.

I wish OP the best luck to get domain back.

**Jeffreyw** · 03-28-2009, 11:35 PM

Do not sell your domain to a member that just recently signed up. Not a assurance though, at least it's a bit safer if you do business with a longtime member.

**dominator** · 03-29-2009, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by britishbulldog

Desperate or what ? scamming you for $114 what a ****ing idiot........

probably

it is easy to check the profile, itrader, previous threads and posts...

of course, not everybody has a history
but usually no one comes here to discuss domains for three months (or more) because of $114
and after being banned logs in from a different IP to discuss domains for another three months (or more) to do another small scam...

**Ukrainian** · 03-30-2009, 10:19 AM

No answer still from Go Daddy.

P.S moders, please edit the feedback of gawab, I left him positive, make it negative
Thanks

03-28-2009, 06:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ukrainian Platinum Lifetime Member Name: Valentine Last Online: Today 03:06 PM iTrader: (4) Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 125 DNF$: 10 Country:	I've just been scammed.. I was selling my domain here: http://www.dnforum.com/f529/hqi-info-thread-357566.html This guy http://www.dnforum.com/member-gawab.html contacted me via PM, he wanted to buy the domain. He offered 114$, I agreed. He sent me money, as I saw incoming payment, I pushed the domain. But then, I saw thay the PayPal payment is blocked, because the account, the scammer sent money is stolen. The whois information for now: Brett Edwards 3232 Madison Ave Murfreesboro, TN 37130 United States He doesn't answer my PMs. I have already written to godaddy.com, but they can't do anything... What should I do?

03-28-2009, 10:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
south DNF Addict Name: Scott Last Online: Today 05:12 PM iTrader: (137) Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,132 DNF$: 2,659 Location: 33143/04930 Country:	If you pushed the domain at godaddy, they can get it back for you. The 50 day rule is useful in these circumstances. PM user godaddy here at the forum. oops, can't edit here - 60 day rule __________________ All offers valid for 72 hours except running auctions. SJCParking.com \| SFOOffsiteParking.com \| LaGuardiaParking.net Last edited by south; 03-28-2009 at 10:38 AM.. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

03-28-2009, 10:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
south DNF Addict Name: Scott Last Online: Today 05:12 PM iTrader: (137) Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,132 DNF$: 2,659 Location: 33143/04930 Country:	Here: http://www.dnforum.com/member-go-daddy.html __________________ All offers valid for 72 hours except running auctions. SJCParking.com \| SFOOffsiteParking.com \| LaGuardiaParking.net

03-28-2009, 11:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
draggar The Evil Mod Name: Ed Last Online: Today 06:08 PM iTrader: (36) Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 8,329 DNF$: 311 Location: South Florida Country:	I haven't seen them in a while but that doesn't mean they don't check their PMs. Edit: It shows that their last activity was 2 days ago so I guess they're on. __________________ Get a Parked.com account today! What's on Draggar's mind? Find out at http://www.draggar.net I'm always looking for dog breed domains

03-28-2009, 11:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
James DNF Addict Name: Jim Last Online: Today 11:04 AM iTrader: (82) Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,168 DNF$: 26,316 Location: NEPA.US Country:	members who are "under investigation" should have their seal " bright red " as a warning to potential sellers/buyers ... they can rip off many people while being investigated my 2 cents jim __________________ Note:My posted Sales Prices are valid for 3 Days only Most my domains listed for sale are available at sedo.com

03-28-2009, 10:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ukrainian Platinum Lifetime Member Name: Valentine Last Online: Today 03:06 PM iTrader: (4) Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 125 DNF$: 10 Country:	I've just PMed him/her. Let's see the result. Is he/she often online?

03-28-2009, 12:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
draggar The Evil Mod Name: Ed Last Online: Today 06:08 PM iTrader: (36) Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 8,329 DNF$: 311 Location: South Florida Country:	James- that can open up a huge legal can of worms. :( __________________ Get a Parked.com account today! What's on Draggar's mind? Find out at http://www.draggar.net I'm always looking for dog breed domains

03-28-2009, 06:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
britishbulldog DNF Addict Last Online: Today 05:29 PM iTrader: (6) Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,917 DNF$: 3,906 Country:	Desperate or what ? scamming you for $114 what a ****ing idiot........

03-28-2009, 07:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
mark Exclusive Lifetime Member Last Online: Today 12:33 PM iTrader: (9) Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,058 DNF$: 4,118 Location: New Mexico Country:	I am thinking that a flag icon next to the member's country flag might be a good idea if possible. solid green= no known issues, standard default; solid yellow = in dispute with another member(s) and solid red= banned/terminated, etc. don't know how much trouble that would be for adminstrators however.

03-28-2009, 07:31 PM	#15 (permalink)
Johnn NameIntell.com Last Online: Today 04:20 PM iTrader: (325) Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 11,575 DNF$: 41,588 Location: Pennsylvania Country:	If we found enough evidence that they conduct illegal activities then we just terminate the account. Life is tough - Keep it simple. There is no need to flag or classify them. As always, please report all suspicious activities and be careful when you deal with unknown people. __________________ HotWebTools.com EnameMart.com - Names For Sale TechSupportBoard.com

03-28-2009, 11:35 PM	#18 (permalink)
Jeffreyw Platinum Lifetime Member Last Online: 11-06-2009 11:34 PM iTrader: (7) Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 695 DNF$: 104 Location: Cebu, Philippines	Do not sell your domain to a member that just recently signed up. Not a assurance though, at least it's a bit safer if you do business with a longtime member. __________________ Personal Blog \| Dyuc.com - 230$ \| Byux.com - 140$ \| JQR.org - taking offers

03-30-2009, 10:19 AM	#20 (permalink)
Ukrainian Platinum Lifetime Member Name: Valentine Last Online: Today 03:06 PM iTrader: (4) Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 125 DNF$: 10 Country:	No answer still from Go Daddy. P.S moders, please edit the feedback of gawab, I left him positive, make it negative Thanks

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