# PhishDestroy threat dossier — aml-check-crypto.com
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Fetched:   2026-04-22 14:54:28 UTC
Canonical: https://phishdestroy.io/domain/aml-check-crypto.com/

## VERDICT
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TAKEN DOWN (neutralised)
Composite threat score: 89/100 (PhishDestroy scoring — see methodology below)
Scam classification: cryptocurrency
Targeted brand: AML Scam

## DETECTION EVIDENCE
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VirusTotal:      1/95 security vendors flagged this domain
  Flagging vendors: Gridinsoft
Public blocklists: listed on 1 independent blocklist

## INFRASTRUCTURE
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Registrar:       Global Domain Group LLC
Nameservers:     ["ns33.link-host.net", "ns34.link-host.net"]
Registered:      2026-02-21
Page title:      aml-check-crypto.com
HTTP response:   403

## ABUSE-REPORT HISTORY (evidence of registrar non-response)
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Status: CLOSED — no report required.
This domain was neutralised before the abuse-report cycle could be dispatched — either
the hosting provider / registrar suspended it on their own, the DNS went dead, or the
operator abandoned the infrastructure. PhishDestroy keeps the evidence bundle on file
for audit but no formal notice was sent.

## TIMELINE
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Domain registered: 2026-02-21 (per WHOIS / CT — may reflect a renewal or transfer date, not first-ever registration)
First detected:    2026-02-26 23:24:34 UTC (by PhishDestroy tracker)
Last verified:     2026-04-12 19:50:42 UTC
Current status:    taken down (registrar suspended or DNS dead)

## EXTERNAL CORROBORATION (third-party evidence)
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URLScan.io:       https://urlscan.io/result/019a1a99-9e79-730b-af37-05b139ace061/
Wayback Machine:  https://web.archive.org/web/*/aml-check-crypto.com
crt.sh CT logs:   https://crt.sh/?q=%25.aml-check-crypto.com
Google transparency: https://transparencyreport.google.com/safe-browsing/search?url=aml-check-crypto.com
AlienVault OTX:   https://otx.alienvault.com/indicator/domain/aml-check-crypto.com
URLhaus:          https://urlhaus.abuse.ch/host/aml-check-crypto.com/

## ANALYST NARRATIVE
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[Generated: 2026-03-24 00:34:29 UTC — narrative may predate facts above. Treat fields in TIMELINE / DETECTION EVIDENCE / INFRASTRUCTURE as authoritative if they differ from the prose below.]

PhishDestroy identifies aml-check-crypto.com as a domain designed to impersonate the AML Scam brand, potentially misleading users seeking legitimate anti-money laundering services. Although the risk is considered low and the site is currently offline, users should remain cautious as brand impersonation can lead to confusion or exposure to scams.

This phishing attempt works by mimicking the AML Scam's identity online, hoping to trick visitors into believing they are interacting with a trusted entity. The domain was flagged on one security blocklist and recorded a single detection from a security vendor, indicating some suspicious activity. Though no active threats are reported today, users who encounter such domains risk being redirected to fraudulent services or having their information harvested.

If you have visited aml-check-crypto.com, it is advisable to run a thorough antivirus and anti-malware scan on your devices and avoid providing any personal or financial information. Monitor your accounts for unusual activity and stay informed about official channels for AML-related services. Always verify website authenticity before engaging with services that request sensitive data.

## SCORING METHODOLOGY
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Composite score is NOT derived from VirusTotal alone. PhishDestroy aggregates:
  - VirusTotal positive ratio
  - Public blocklist consensus (MetaMask, ScamSniffer, OpenPhish, PhishTank, URLhaus,
    CryptoFirewall, SEAL, Polkadot, Enkrypt, Phishunt, DiscordPhishing, PhishingDB)
  - Cloaking detection (HTTP 666 or rendering delta between bot and real visitor)
  - DNS-filter consensus (Quad9, CleanBrowsing, NextDNS, AdGuard, Cloudflare, etc.)
  - AlienVault OTX pulses + Cloudflare Radar + Google Safe Browsing
  - URLScan / URLQuery verdicts
  - Brand-impersonation heuristics (DOM analysis of forms, logos, wording)
  - Known phishing-kit fingerprinting (favicon hash, JS obfuscation signatures)
  - Wallet-drainer family classification (Angel, MS, Rainbow, Pink, Inferno, ...)
  - Free-TLS vs paid-cert ratio (throwaway infrastructure signal)
  - Registrar/hosting abuse history (this registrar's track record)
  - Human researcher sign-off (volunteer takedown team)

A domain present in our database is ALREADY flagged. A low VT count by itself does
NOT mean the domain is safe — new scam domains routinely show 0/95 VT for their
first 7–30 days while actively draining wallets. Always cross-reference the composite
score and the individual indicators above, not just VT.

## CORRECTIONS / APPEALS
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Full HTML report:  https://phishdestroy.io/domain/aml-check-crypto.com/
JSON API:          https://api.destroy.tools/v1/check?domain=aml-check-crypto.com
Appeal a flag:     https://phishdestroy.io/appeals/  (responded to within 48 hours, FP rate <0.01%)
Submit a report:   https://t.me/PhishDestroy_bot

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