tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82887971322167879802024-03-04T23:10:45.747-08:00Dirtyscottsdale DiscoveredThe primary driving force behind Dirtyscottsdale.com is Hooman Karamian (real name) - AKA "Corbin Grimes" - AKA "Nik Richie" - AKA several other aliases. Mr. Karamian's history is filled with allegations of fraudulent business practices, manipulation, and deception. This describes the perfect candidate to create a website aimed at publicly humiliating others for profit.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8288797132216787980.post-33157220223864529142007-06-25T19:58:00.001-07:002007-06-25T20:00:13.764-07:00Dirtyscottsdale.com Discovered - The Man Behind The Machine<span style="font-size:78%;">*Disclaimer - This publication is about reality and facts. The content that is published contains a collection of public information readily available on the Internet about the subject(s). Postings consist of public information that may contain erroneous or inaccurate information. All information is credited to it's original source. The owner of this blog ensures the accuracy of collection and analysis of the content presented on: </span><a href="http://dirtyscottsdalediscovered.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;">http://dirtyscottsdalediscovered.blogspot.com/</span></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8288797132216787980.post-13445428282209763232007-06-25T00:50:00.000-07:002007-06-26T13:32:48.833-07:00What kind of person thinks up a website aimed at publicly humiliating others, and why? The answer is simpler than you think. It's the "who" that is interesting.<br /><br />Read, enjoy, and draw your own conclusions.<br /><br /><br /><strong>The Challenge:</strong><br />After watching a recent newscast featuring <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Dirtyscottsdale</span>.com, I was asked to discover the true identity of "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Nik</span> Richie", also known as "Mr. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Dirtyscottsdale</span>". No malicious intent, "I did it on a lark, as a joke for me and my buddies".<br /><br /><strong>The Rules:</strong><br />I had 60 minutes to complete the challenge. Any information I provided required at least 2 current sources, unless based on government documents. To make it a little more interesting, I was limited to using the same tools and techniques employed by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Dirtyscottsdale</span>, the Internet and public information.<br /><br /><strong>Summary:</strong><br />The primary driving force behind <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Dirtyscottsdale</span>.com is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Hooman</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Karamian</span> (real name) - AKA "Corbin Grimes" - AKA "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Nik</span> Richie" - AKA several other aliases. Mr. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Karamian's</span> history is filled with allegations of fraudulent business practices, manipulation, and deception. This describes the perfect candidate to create a website aimed at publicly humiliating others for profit.<br /><br /><strong>"Mr. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Dirtyscottsdale</span>"?:</strong><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbKEUIhwTUY89JhCMg5evoWev5EflTVkNE-yVN4Wc5Xh-I7xzSJKWhwhvvZdi07VDDTUyNfPsrTr-vrWKEYJM6oGl5Obfv1xzW8LWV5eQtQlFv7_q5N5VI7JyWl8s00oLyQLBn1a7e7TI/s1600-h/1010.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5080222358209293138" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbKEUIhwTUY89JhCMg5evoWev5EflTVkNE-yVN4Wc5Xh-I7xzSJKWhwhvvZdi07VDDTUyNfPsrTr-vrWKEYJM6oGl5Obfv1xzW8LWV5eQtQlFv7_q5N5VI7JyWl8s00oLyQLBn1a7e7TI/s320/1010.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />(Photo taken 07/15/2005, public relations event)<br /><br /><strong><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Hooman</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Abedi</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Karamian</span> (real name)</strong><br /><strong>Date of birth 02/12/1979 (currently 28 years old)</strong><br />Areas of operation and influence include Arizona, California, Chicago, and Southern Florida<br />Implicated in fraudulent business practices as far back as 1998<br />Demonstrates exceptional ability in developing a "Media Machine" with global effects in manipulation of the Media<br />Pattern of using sensational claims that are later proven false, in order to lure victims<br />Convincingly uses different genders, nationalities, and other characteristics of known aliases in order to mask his true identity<br /><br /><br /><strong>Sample known aliases:</strong><br /><strong>Corbin Grimes</strong> - Arizona Superior Court public record #CV2005-017179, dated 11/7/2005, was used to match <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Hooman</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Karamian</span> to his alias Corbin Grimes. Additional sources confirmed (see references at end of report).<br /><a href="http://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/docket/civil/caseInfo.asp?caseNumber=CV2005-017179">http://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/docket/civil/caseInfo.asp?caseNumber=CV2005-017179</a><br />Alias used approximately 1998-2004 in “Stroke and Run” schemes. The idea was to approach music artists with a golden (almost impossible) deal and use their hunger for fame and fortune. When every dollar had been squeezed, the artist was abandoned in pursuit of a new victim.<br /><br />"Grimes does not deny that he is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Karamian</span>, declaring that his new “stage name” is simply the product of need for an easier address."<br /><br />Grimes served as an executive officer, sometimes simultaneously, with several of the companies reported in the schemes (Talent 2K, 97 Radio, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Subtone</span> records, Black Rose, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">JetSpeed</span>, Infinity Music Group, and Capitol Imaging Group "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">CIG</span> Music"). Some of these "companies" have been shut down due to fraudulent operations (97 Radio), while others remain (Talent 2K).<br /><br />"According to testimonials from ex-employees, acquaintances and by Grimes’ own admission, Talent 2K associates regularly used aliases to create a larger corporate ambiance, meaning every “employee” could invariably be three or more different people."<br /><br />Known associates and aliases:<br />*Criminal records observed on some individuals ranging from Narcotics Sale, Class 2 Felony to tax evasion.<br />Carlo K. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">Oddo</span> (Talent 2K) = Vince <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">Malnotti</span> (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">Deftone</span> Records)<br />Michael Anthony (97 Radio) = Michael Anthony <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">Oddo</span> (Talent 2K)<br />Thomas <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">McManus</span> + James Bennett (97 Radio) = Mark Kingston (97 Radio)<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">Keegan</span> James (97 Radio) = <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">Keegan</span> Lowe (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26">Deftone</span> Records)<br />Joe <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_27">Polizzi</span> (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_28">IMG</span>) = ?<br />Cameron Cohen (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_29">CIG</span>) = Cameron <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_30">Karamian</span> (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_31">Hooman's</span> brother)<br />Andy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_32">Conlin</span> (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_33">CIG</span>) = Andy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_34">Conlin</span> (Talent 2K)<br />Ricky Donovan (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_35">CIG</span>) = Fredrick Dominguez (Talent 2K)<br /><br />*Special thanks to John <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_36">Foxworthy</span> and Chris David for investigative work (2004)<br /><br /><strong><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_37">Nik</span> Richie</strong> - <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_38">Maricopa</span> County Assessor public record #070049488, dated 01/12/2007, was used to match a property registered in the "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_39">Karamian</span>" family name to a mailing address found online for "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_40">Nik</span> Richie" <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_41">Dirtyscottsdale</span>.com (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_42">DS</span> Enterprises). (Address is residential, therefore I chose not to post it or links associated). Satellite images from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_43">GoogleEarth</span> confirm a 2 story house near the end of a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_44">cul</span>-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_45">de</span>-sac in a residential neighborhood.<br /><br />Sample social networking sites and aliases used:<br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/thedirtyscottsdale">http://www.myspace.com/thedirtyscottsdale</a> - "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_46">Nik</span> Richie" alias posing as a <strong>22 year old Female</strong>, Arizona United States<br /><a href="http://www.perfspot.com/dirtyscottsdale">http://www.perfspot.com/dirtyscottsdale</a> - "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_47">Nik</span> Richie" alias posing as a <strong>25 year old Male</strong>, Arizona United States<br /><br /><br /><strong>Technical information:</strong><br />A search on the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_48">Internic</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_49">Whois</span> database against <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_50">Dirtyscottsdale</span>.com for "similar name, similar service provider, similar registration date" provides the following results:<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_51">dirtyscottsdale</span>.com (same service provider) 2006-04-12<br />dirty312.com (same service provider) 2005-04-12<br />dirty-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_52">chicago</span>.com (same service provider) 2005-04-12<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_53">dirtylaguna</span>.com (same service provider) 2006-04-12<br />dirtysouthbeach.com (same service provider) 2006-04-12<br />216.69.181.126 (hosting <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_54">dirtyscottsdale</span>.com content) 2004-05-24<server><br />208.109.198.225 (hosting <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_55">dirtyscottsdale</span>.com content) 2006-04-12<server><br /><br />This indicates the website, it's content, and structure have been part of a long-term plan with targeted audiences in Arizona, Chicago, and Florida.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Motivation:</strong><br />Money. This is supported by the technical information, current evidence of online retail apparel sales (at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_56">Dirtyscottsdale</span>.com and other online retailers), and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_57">receipt</span> of advertising dollars.<br /><a href="http://www.dirtyscottsdale.com/DS_Gear.html">http://www.dirtyscottsdale.com/DS_Gear.html</a><br /><a href="http://www.cafepress.com/dirtyscottsdale">http://www.cafepress.com/dirtyscottsdale</a><br /><a href="http://208.109.198.225/">http://208.109.198.225/</a><br /><a href="http://216.69.181.126/">http://216.69.181.126/</a><br /><br />*A check against the City of Scottsdale and State of Arizona Tax ID databases return zero results for registration on "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_58">Dirtyscottsdale</span>.com" or "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_59">DS</span> Enterprises".<br /><br /><br /><strong>Conclusion:</strong><br />Based on Mr. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_60">Karamian's</span> history and the current shroud of mystery surrounding <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_61">Dirtyscottsdale</span>.com (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_62">DS</span> Enterprises), it is entirely possible that many of the "individuals" involved with the organization are one in the same. Similarly, it is possible that several individuals share the same alias, such as "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_63">Nik</span> Richie". Time will tell if Mr. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_64">Karamian</span> is able to profit and mass market the idea.<br /><br /><br />A great amount of detailed personal information is available online about everyone. What matters is how you use it.<br /><br />I appreciate the challenge!<br /><br /><br /><strong>Additional references (In case you don't Google):</strong><br /><a href="http://www.indie-music.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2611">http://www.indie-music.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_65">sid</span>=2611</a><br /><a href="http://www.rojisan.com/blog/2004/01/music_promotion_model_97_radio.html">http://www.rojisan.com/blog/2004/01/music_promotion_model_97_radio.html</a><br /><a href="http://www.geocities.com/songshark/letters/talent_2k/">http://www.geocities.com/songshark/letters/talent_2k/</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com