Domain brokerage alleged that domain investor duped it out of $250,000. Domain name brokerage VPN.com has dismissed a lawsuit against George Dikian, the pseudonym of domain investor Eitan Zviely. VPN alleged that domain investors George Dikian ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Judge rules identity of domain investor “George Dikian” can be (partially) revealed
· Policy & LawDikian's first name and last initial will be revealed shortly, and his full last name might be revealed later. A judge has ruled (pdf) that the true identity of pseudonymous domain investor "George Dikian" can be revealed, albeit just his first ... Continue Reading1 Comment
Who defrauded VPN.com?
· Policy & LawDefendant in lawsuit says his email was hacked. Someone duped domain name brokerage VPN.com out of $250,000. But whodunit? VPN.com sued "George Dikian," a pseudonymous domain investor, last year claiming that he had defrauded VPN.com. In the lawsuit, ... Continue Reading2 Comments
“George Dikian” responds to VPN.com lawsuit
· Policy & LawPseudonymous domain investor responds to lawsuit alleging he duped broker out of $250,000. In June, domain brokerage VPN.com filed a lawsuit (pdf) after it was duped into sending $250,000 worth of bitcoin (at the time, now worth less) in a domain ... Continue Reading3 Comments
The value of a category killer domain – DNW Podcast #176
· PodcastsAfter a major business setback, Michael Gargiulo spent close to $1 million to acquire VPN.com. Imagine creating a website that is generating $1,500-$2,000 a day and then getting hit with a lawsuit claiming trademark infringement and cybersquatting. ... Continue Reading15 Comments
VPN.com buyer wants to be the Hotels.com of VPN services
· Domain SalesBig domain name purchase is starting to pay off for VPN.com owner. Many entrepreneurs have a story of chasing down their dream domain name, but few fought as long as Michael Gargiulo. After four years of trying, Michael Gargiulo successfully ... Continue Reading5 Comments
