Why this matters — ICANN RAA §3.18 obligation
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to abuse@namecheap.com with VirusTotal detections, urlscan capture, legal violations, and full screenshot evidence.
More than 21 days later, the phishing infrastructure remains reachable
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Under ICANN RAA §3.18 accredited registrars are contractually obliged to “take reasonable and prompt steps to investigate and respond appropriately to any reports of abuse.” Silence beyond 24 hours after a documented notification with verifiable evidence is not a timing issue — it is a policy decision to let the operation continue. PhishDestroy\'s position: where a registrar fails to act on clear evidence, the registrar has aligned itself with the operator of the scheme and bears co-responsibility for downstream harm caused to victims from the moment of notification onward.
adoptmefree[.]com
“Free Adopt Me Pets”
US
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The domain was registered through NAMECHEAP INC and hosted on IP 216.198.79.65, managed by Amazon's infrastructure in the US. The SSL certificate was issued by Let's Encrypt, a common choice for phishing sites due to its ease of access and cost-effectiveness. Despite being offline now, adoptmefree[.]com's early activity underscores the importance of proactive threat intelligence.
Listed on one public blocklist, specifically PhishDestroy's, the domain scored a 63 out of 100 on our platform risk assessment. This score reflects its potential impact and the urgency of its threat profile. Phishing domains like adoptmefree[.]com often exploit popular online games, luring users with promises of free in-game items or currency. Such tactics are effective, especially among younger audiences who may not recognize the signs of a scam.
The case of adoptmefree[.]com exemplifies the dynamic nature of phishing threats and the need for continuous monitoring. By identifying these domains early, organizations can mitigate risks before they escalate. The swift takedown of adoptmefree[.]com demonstrates the efficacy of coordinated efforts between threat intelligence platforms and hosting providers.
Threat Response Pipeline
Public Blocklist Status
Evidence Capture
NAMECHEAP INCDomain Intelligence
(IS)
Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
Technologies · 4 identified
Web analytics service tracking website traffic and user behavior.
marketingplatform.google.comTag management system for deploying marketing and analytics tags.
tagmanager.google.comFast, small JavaScript library simplifying HTML manipulation, event handling, and Ajax.
VirusTotal Analysis
Site Configuration Analysis
Evidence & External Reports
ChainPatrol
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If you have interacted with this domain, entered personal information, or connected a cryptocurrency wallet — take immediate action. Below are resources to help you report the incident and protect yourself.
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About This Report: adoptmefree.com
This domain security report for adoptmefree.com is maintained by PhishDestroy's automated threat intelligence pipeline. Our system continuously monitors this domain across 95 security vendors on VirusTotal, 1 public blocklist, URLScan.io.
The site displays a page titled “Free Adopt Me Pets”.
adoptmefree.com has been flagged by 9 security vendors as of July 13, 2026.
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Recommendations & Advice for Victims
An estimated $51 billion flowed to illicit crypto wallets in 2024 (source). If you interacted with adoptmefree.com — act now.
What should I do immediately?
Urgent
- Revoke token approvals — use revoke.cash to remove access granted to malicious smart contracts
- Move remaining funds to a brand-new wallet. The compromised wallet is no longer safe
- Change all passwords — email, exchange accounts, anything that shares the same password
- Enable 2FA using an authenticator app (not SMS). Disable SMS-based recovery
- Freeze cards if you entered banking details on the phishing site
What information should I collect for my report?
FBI guidelines
According to the FBI, the most important details are transaction data:
- Cryptocurrency addresses — scammer's wallet (e.g.,
0x5856...35985) - Amount & crypto type — exact amount (e.g., 1.02345 ETH, 0.5 BTC, 500 USDT)
- Transaction ID (hash) — the unique blockchain transaction identifier
- Exact dates & times — of each transaction and first contact with scammer
- Screenshots — scam website, chat messages, emails, wallet transactions, social media
- All URLs & domains used by the scammer (including
adoptmefree.com) - Communications — emails, texts, phone numbers, usernames the scammer used
Even if you don't have all details — file a report anyway. Partial information still helps investigations.
Where should I report the scam?
- FBI IC3 — Internet Crime Complaint Center (US federal reporting)
- Europol — European cybercrime reporting (EU)
- Chainabuse — flag scam wallets across exchanges & platforms
- Your crypto exchange — contact Coinbase/Binance/Kraken support to freeze scammer's address
- Local police — creates an official record, even if they can't act immediately
The FBI recovered over $1 billion in crypto fraud in 2024 thanks to victim reports. Your report matters.
How do crypto scams typically work?
- Fake websites — pixel-perfect clones of legitimate sites with slightly altered domains
- Malicious approvals — "connect wallet" prompts that grant unlimited token spending to attackers
- Pig butchering — trust built over weeks via Telegram/WhatsApp/dating apps, then money stolen
- Recovery scams — victims targeted AGAIN by fake "recovery agents" demanding upfront fees. Always a scam
- Fake ads & airdrops — Google/social media ads and "free token" offers leading to wallet drainers
- AI-powered scams — deepfakes, automated phishing, and AI-generated sites making fraud harder to detect
How can I protect myself in the future?
- Use a hardware wallet (Ledger, Trezor). Never store large amounts in browser wallets
- Bookmark official sites — never click links from emails, DMs, or ads
- Read every approval — verify permissions before signing. Reject unlimited approvals
- Verify domains — check on PhishDestroy before interacting. Check HTTPS, spelling, domain age
- "Too good to be true" = scam — guaranteed returns, celebrity endorsements, urgent deadlines
How big is the crypto scam problem?
- $51 billion flowed to illicit crypto wallets in 2024 — CoinLedger
- Pig butchering losses grew 40% year over year, now the fastest-growing fraud type
- Only ~5% of victims report — your report helps shut down criminal networks
- FBI recovered $1B+ in 2024 thanks to victim reports — FBI.gov
Sources: FBI · CoinLedger · WorldMetrics