US Internet 'Spam King' Robert Soloway arrested - WickedFire - Affiliate Marketing Forum

Michel Z. · 05-31-2007, 03:45 AM

SAN FRANCISCO: US prosecutors said they have captured a nefarious Internet marketer responsible so much junk e-mail they called him "Spam King."

Robert Soloway, 27, was arrested in Seattle, Washington, a week after being indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of identity theft, money laundering, and mail, wire, and e-mail fraud.

"Spam is a scourge of the Internet, and Robert Soloway is one of its most prolific practitioners," said US Attorney for the Western District of Washington Jeffrey Sullivan.

"Our investigators dubbed him the 'Spam King' because he is responsible for millions of spam emails."

Between November of 2003 and May of 2007 Soloway "spammed" tens of millions of e-mail messages to promote websites at which his company, Newport Internet Marketing, sold products and services, according to prosecutors. Soloway routinely moved his website to different Internet addresses to dodge detection and began registering them through Chinese Internet service providers in 2006 in an apparent ploy to mask his involvement.

Spam messages sent by Soloway used misleading "header" information to dupe people into opening them, according to Sullivan. Soloway is accused of using "botnets," networks of computers, to disguise where e-mail originated and of forging return addresses of real people or businesses that wound up blamed for unwanted mailings.

If convicted as charged, Soloway will face a maximum sentence of more than 65 years in prison and a fine of 250,000 dollars.

Prosecutors want to seize approximately 773,000 dollars they say Soloway made from his spamming-related activities.

Source: The Times of India

0352 · 05-31-2007, 09:52 AM

That's gonna make for a shitty day.

CPAPIMP · 05-31-2007, 12:34 PM

not gonna complain, the more "kings" that get shut down, the better it is for the legit guys.

crossfittn · 05-31-2007, 12:59 PM

He did that shit for 773,000? WTF? That is so not worth it. Or maybe they just aren't seizing much of his money... I don't know. I knew of pharma guys getting millions seized along with their 10 exotic cars and yachts and million dollar florida homes.

Jon · 05-31-2007, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Michel Z.

If convicted as charged, Soloway will face a maximum sentence of more than 65 years in prison and a fine of 250,000 dollars.

Holy crap.. I love how they just tack on that extra fine. Up to 65 yrs in prison.. and then you have to pay $250k, hahaha.

Blastyourass · 05-31-2007, 04:36 PM

and im going to sale him my ebook on "How to Survive prison and Not Get Fucked in the Ass"

EasyClickTravel · 05-31-2007, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by crossfittn

He did that shit for 773,000? WTF?

I agree! I know LEGIT guys who make that every week. They probably just haven't found all of his assets.

Makes for a shitty day indeed!

chatmasta · 05-31-2007, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by crossfittn

He did that shit for 773,000? WTF? That is so not worth it. Or maybe they just aren't seizing much of his money... I don't know. I knew of pharma guys getting millions seized along with their 10 exotic cars and yachts and million dollar florida homes.

As far as I know from my godmother's husband's trial (no names), houses in Florida can't be seized/those assets frozen. That's about all I understand of it, but that's why there are a ton of rich areas in FL.

gino · 05-31-2007, 06:01 PM

whatever happened to the original spam king - sanford "spamford" wallace?

aeiouy · 05-31-2007, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by gino

whatever happened to the original spam king - sanford "spamford" wallace?

He bought Wickedfire and changed his name to Jon "Spamford" Wallace the III

CPAPIMP · 05-31-2007, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by chatmasta

As far as I know from my godmother's husband's trial (no names), houses in Florida can't be seized/those assets frozen. That's about all I understand of it, but that's why there are a ton of rich areas in FL.

that's why more crooks of the world move to FL, no lie. I was in a lawsuit last year with the company that had the descrambler deal, screwed some people over for $400k, yet was living the life of Trump in FL. None of his assets could be touched because he was in FL.

PeterDrucker · 05-31-2007, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Michel Z.

SAN FRANCISCO: US prosecutors said they have captured a nefarious Internet marketer responsible so much junk e-mail they called him "Spam King."

Robert Soloway, 27, was arrested in Seattle, Washington, a week after being indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of identity theft, money laundering, and mail, wire, and e-mail fraud.

"Spam is a scourge of the Internet, and Robert Soloway is one of its most prolific practitioners," said US Attorney for the Western District of Washington Jeffrey Sullivan.

"Our investigators dubbed him the 'Spam King' because he is responsible for millions of spam emails."

Between November of 2003 and May of 2007 Soloway "spammed" tens of millions of e-mail messages to promote websites at which his company, Newport Internet Marketing, sold products and services, according to prosecutors. Soloway routinely moved his website to different Internet addresses to dodge detection and began registering them through Chinese Internet service providers in 2006 in an apparent ploy to mask his involvement.

Spam messages sent by Soloway used misleading "header" information to dupe people into opening them, according to Sullivan. Soloway is accused of using "botnets," networks of computers, to disguise where e-mail originated and of forging return addresses of real people or businesses that wound up blamed for unwanted mailings.

If convicted as charged, Soloway will face a maximum sentence of more than 65 years in prison and a fine of 250,000 dollars.

Prosecutors want to seize approximately 773,000 dollars they say Soloway made from his spamming-related activities.

Source: The Times of India

Ha ha that won't happen. Slap on the wrist. Internet law is still undefined and vague. Prosecutors can't prosecute ****

yevlesh · 06-01-2007, 02:55 AM

Here is the latest on him:
MySpace sues Spamford Wallace | The Register

Quote:

Originally Posted by gino

whatever happened to the original spam king - sanford "spamford" wallace?

RexyWendy · 06-01-2007, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPAPIMP

that's why more crooks of the world move to FL, no lie. I was in a lawsuit last year with the company that had the descrambler deal, screwed some people over for $400k, yet was living the life of Trump in FL. None of his assets could be touched because he was in FL.

Yeah, they are called "no fault" states. FL, LA and a couple of others.

CPAPIMP · 06-01-2007, 11:18 AM

yeah, bunch of crap, and a reason why I'm always skeptical of opening any new biz with companies in FL, or companies that all of a sudden move offices to FL.

RexyWendy, how Jenine? I haven't spoken to her in quite a while.

RexyWendy · 06-01-2007, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by CPAPIMP

yeah, bunch of crap, and a reason why I'm always skeptical of opening any new biz with companies in FL, or companies that all of a sudden move offices to FL.

RexyWendy, how Jenine? I haven't spoken to her in quite a while.

Jennine is doing good! Staying busy with her family and the company of course

. She will be at ASE if you want to stop by the Rextopia booth.

ck256 · 06-03-2007, 09:54 AM

Yep - Amen to that - In Florida,the homes own you, literally.

So the strategy is this - you are into shady stuff (crook) and need a place to park money that can't be seized. So you buy a 40 MM house down there. A few years later, your company or whatever gets shut down, you get sued, etc. etc. and they take all your money.

Aha - you still have a 40MM asset though, which you could sell and go buy say a 10MM house . . .You still have 30 MM (plus appreciation) to live off of.

Not a bad way to go eh?

Saw this first hand not too many years ago - this guy was ripping a legit business off - got busted, they shut the business down cold. 2 years later he's on the cover of a yachting magazine with an article about which electronics package he's using . . .

Awesome .. .

web2jerk · 06-17-2007, 07:46 AM

it's really????Robert Soloway are arrested??
Is a news for me!
are incredible!

05-31-2007, 03:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
Michel Z. Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Israel Posts: 903 iTrader: 0 / 0%	US Internet 'Spam King' Robert Soloway arrested SAN FRANCISCO: US prosecutors said they have captured a nefarious Internet marketer responsible so much junk e-mail they called him "Spam King." Robert Soloway, 27, was arrested in Seattle, Washington, a week after being indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of identity theft, money laundering, and mail, wire, and e-mail fraud. "Spam is a scourge of the Internet, and Robert Soloway is one of its most prolific practitioners," said US Attorney for the Western District of Washington Jeffrey Sullivan. "Our investigators dubbed him the 'Spam King' because he is responsible for millions of spam emails." Between November of 2003 and May of 2007 Soloway "spammed" tens of millions of e-mail messages to promote websites at which his company, Newport Internet Marketing, sold products and services, according to prosecutors. Soloway routinely moved his website to different Internet addresses to dodge detection and began registering them through Chinese Internet service providers in 2006 in an apparent ploy to mask his involvement. Spam messages sent by Soloway used misleading "header" information to dupe people into opening them, according to Sullivan. Soloway is accused of using "botnets," networks of computers, to disguise where e-mail originated and of forging return addresses of real people or businesses that wound up blamed for unwanted mailings. If convicted as charged, Soloway will face a maximum sentence of more than 65 years in prison and a fine of 250,000 dollars. Prosecutors want to seize approximately 773,000 dollars they say Soloway made from his spamming-related activities. Source: The Times of India Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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0352 Senior Affiliate Manager Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 399 iTrader: 0 / 0%	That's gonna make for a shitty day. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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CPAPIMP Holding it Down Join Date: May 2007 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 498 iTrader: 0 / 0%	not gonna complain, the more "kings" that get shut down, the better it is for the legit guys. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________

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crossfittn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 979 iTrader: 11 / 100%	He did that shit for 773,000? WTF? That is so not worth it. Or maybe they just aren't seizing much of his money... I don't know. I knew of pharma guys getting millions seized along with their 10 exotic cars and yachts and million dollar florida homes. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Dream big, love everyone and pursue happiness.

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gino Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 16 iTrader: 0 / 0%	whatever happened to the original spam king - sanford "spamford" wallace? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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CPAPIMP Holding it Down Join Date: May 2007 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 498 iTrader: 0 / 0%	yeah, bunch of crap, and a reason why I'm always skeptical of opening any new biz with companies in FL, or companies that all of a sudden move offices to FL. RexyWendy, how Jenine? I haven't spoken to her in quite a while. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________

06-03-2007, 09:54 AM	#17 (permalink)
ck256 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 357 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Yep - Amen to that - In Florida,the homes own you, literally. So the strategy is this - you are into shady stuff (crook) and need a place to park money that can't be seized. So you buy a 40 MM house down there. A few years later, your company or whatever gets shut down, you get sued, etc. etc. and they take all your money. Aha - you still have a 40MM asset though, which you could sell and go buy say a 10MM house . . .You still have 30 MM (plus appreciation) to live off of. Not a bad way to go eh? Saw this first hand not too many years ago - this guy was ripping a legit business off - got busted, they shut the business down cold. 2 years later he's on the cover of a yachting magazine with an article about which electronics package he's using . . . Awesome .. . Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

06-17-2007, 07:46 AM	#18 (permalink)
web2jerk Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 30 iTrader: 0 / 0%	it's really????Robert Soloway are arrested?? Is a news for me! are incredible! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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