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api.mellowprotocol.com

In short

api.mellowprotocol.com is a Godaddy impersonation page detected by PhishDestroy on 2026-08-28. Risk: critical (90/100). Registrar: DropCatch.com 806. Status: Last known active. Hosting: Amazon.com, Inc. PhishDestroy sent 1 abuse report. VirusTotal: 6/92 engines flag it. Do not enter credentials or connect a wallet.

“Access Denied”

Registrar
DropCatch.com 806
Resolved IP
76.223.54.146
Registered
Nov 24, 2025
PhishDestroy assessment Critical
Availability Last known active Latest stored reachability observation Observed · HTTP probe
Risk signals
VirusTotal detections: 6/92 Stored blocklist matches: 2 URLQuery threat systems: 2 alerts Automated brand label: Godaddy
Aug 28, 2026 1 Report Sent CDN
API
This domain has been flagged as malicious
Security engines reporting a detection: 6. Public blocklists reporting a match: 2. Exercise extreme caution — do not enter credentials or personal information.
ABUSE NOTICE · 7D+ OPEN Outgoing abuse reports are recorded; the latest stored availability evidence still shows the domain reachable.
Notification and current-status evidence

The sent-report ledger records the first outgoing report at . The recorded recipient is abuse@namebright.com. The latest stored availability evidence still shows the domain reachable; 1 month has elapsed since the first outgoing report.

ICANN RAA §3.18 describes registrar abuse-contact and handling obligations. This section records outgoing timestamps, listed recipients, case identifiers, and later availability. It does not by itself prove receipt, acknowledgement, investigation, remediation, or contractual non-compliance.

Elapsed since first report
1 month
Reports sent
1
Latest case ID
PD-20260828-69F729
Current status
HTTP 200 at latest stored check
VirusTotal
6 / 92
engine detections
Google Safe Browsing
No threat flag
URLQuery
2
threat alerts
Page captures
3
open gallery
Domain age
331 days
Reports sent
1
view timeline
Source evidenceVirusTotal 6 / 92 7 sources

VirusTotal

6 / 92 engine detections

Open report

URLQuery

2 threat-system alerts

Open report

OTX

no community references

Open report

Google Safe Browsing

No threat flag

Open report

URLScan

No malicious flag

Open report

Results reflect each source’s collection time. Zero detections do not guarantee safety. OTX references are community publications.

Network Security Intelligence
Threat Detection Systems 2 alerts
Detection System Indicator Verdict Alert
Quad9 DNS api.mellowprotocol.com malicious Sinkholed
DNS4EU api.mellowprotocol.com malicious Sinkholed
Stored URLQuery scan evidence · Aug 28, 2026 20:33 UTC Open source report
SSL Certificate Invalid
SSL certificate is invalid or expired. Issuer:

Analysis

Critical
VirusTotal
6 / 92
Page captures
3
Page captures Source results Registration record

PhishDestroy threat report

Overview

api.mellowprotocol.com is an impersonation phishing page built around the Mellow Protocol name. The "api" prefix makes it look like a technical endpoint of the project, which targets DeFi users and wallet holders who might follow a link expecting official infrastructure. PhishDestroy first flagged it on 2026-08-28, and as of 2026-10-19 the site was still online and serving content.

How the scam works

Impersonation pages borrow a trusted protocol's name so visitors lower their guard. In crypto scams of this kind, the visitor is usually asked to connect a wallet or sign a transaction that looks routine. That signature can hand the operator spending rights over the victim's tokens. The page currently shows the title "Access Denied", while our classification is impersonation phishing.

Evidence

Six of 92 VirusTotal engines flagged the domain as of 2026-10-12. The flagging vendors are ChainPatrol, BitDefender, Forcepoint ThreatSeeker, G-Data, Gridinsoft and SOCRadar. That count is modest, but ChainPatrol focuses specifically on crypto, which makes its detection meaningful. The domain also appears on the MetaMask and SEAL blocklists alongside PhishDestroy, so independent crypto-security teams reached the same conclusion.

Infrastructure

The domain was registered on 2025-11-24 through DropCatch.com 806 LLC, roughly nine months before PhishDestroy detected it. That gap means the name sat ready well ahead of active use. The site runs on Amazon.com, Inc. infrastructure in the United States, an ordinary cloud setup that gives no sign of legitimacy on its own.

What to do

If you connected a wallet or signed anything on this site, revoke token approvals immediately with a reputable approval checker. Move remaining assets to a fresh wallet if you approved unfamiliar contracts. Never enter a seed phrase on any page reached through this domain. Reach Mellow Protocol only through addresses you have verified yourself. Defenders should block the domain and its hosting endpoint at DNS and proxy level, and watch logs for users who visited after 2026-08-28.

Useful links

urlscan.io scan and screenshotVirusTotal reportGoogle Safe Browsing statusReport phishing to GoogleSite owner? Request a review

Collected source details

Stored page, network and scanner observations, grouped by source and observation time.

URLScan · 2026-08-28T20:26:26Z

Observed: · Retrieved:

Uuid
01a04a0d-4a13-71ae-a53d-dcaa4c8c1121
Final url
https://forsale.godaddy.com/forsale/api.mellowprotocol.com
Status
403
Redirected
off-domain
Redirects
[
    {
        "to": "https://api.mellowprotocol.com/",
        "from": "http://api.mellowprotocol.com/",
        "status": 307
    },
    {
        "to": "http://api.mellowprotocol.com/",
        "from": "https://api.mellowprotocol.com/",
        "status": 307
    },
    {
        "to": "http://api.mellowprotocol.com/lander",
        "from": "http://api.mellowprotocol.com/"
    },
    {
        "to": "https://forsale.godaddy.com/forsale/api.mellowprotocol.com",
        "from": "http://api.mellowprotocol.com/lander",
        "status": 307
    }
]
Ip
2.23.245.17
Ptr
a2-23-245-17.deploy.static.akamaitechnologies.com
Contacted domains
[
    "api.mellowprotocol.com"
]
Contacted IP addresses
[
    "2.23.245.17",
    "76.223.54.146"
]
Asns
[
    "16625",
    "16509"
]
Countries
[
    "DE",
    "US"
]
Document hash
6dc9c7fc93bb488bb0520a6c780a8d3c0fb5486a4711aca49b4c53fac7393023
Globals
[
    "ontouchcancel",
    "ontouchend",
    "ontouchmove",
    "ontouchstart"
]
Domain age days
324
Apex age days
4903
Tls age days
330
Tls valid days
397
Umbrella rank
94063
Requests
3
Provider verdicts
{
    "engines": {
        "tags": [
            "urlscan-ml",
            "urlscan-ml-60c5e22"
        ],
        "score": -99,
        "malicious": false
    },
    "overall": {
        "score": 0,
        "malicious": false
    }
}
HTTP headers
{
    "content-type": "text/html"
}
Cloudflare Radar · 2026-08-28T21:11:25Z

Observed: · Retrieved:

Uuid
b0ee0e4c-bf01-4b20-bce8-18d98f65a0b6
Final url
https://api.mellowprotocol.com/
History
[
    {
        "url": "https://api.mellowprotocol.com/",
        "status": 0
    }
]
Radar rank
{
    "bucket": ">200000"
}
DNS records
[
    {
        "name": "api.mellowprotocol.com",
        "type": "A",
        "value": "13.248.169.48"
    },
    {
        "name": "api.mellowprotocol.com",
        "type": "A",
        "value": "76.223.54.146"
    }
]
Dnssec valid
false
Registration record
{
    "registrar": "DropCatch.com 806 LLC",
    "created": "2025-11-24T18:49:19Z",
    "updated": "2026-08-10T19:25:18Z",
    "expires": "2026-11-24T18:49:19Z",
    "nameservers": [
        "ns1.afternic.com",
        "ns2.afternic.com"
    ]
}

Questions about api.mellowprotocol.com

Is api.mellowprotocol.com legit?

No. PhishDestroy classifies api.mellowprotocol.com as a Godaddy impersonation page (risk: critical, 90/100); it was first detected on 2026-08-28. VirusTotal: 6/92 engines flag it. Treat the site as unsafe.

Is api.mellowprotocol.com safe to connect a wallet?

No. Do not connect a wallet, sign messages or approve tokens on api.mellowprotocol.com. Phishing sites ask for approvals (approve, setApprovalForAll, Permit2) that let the operator move your assets, and a confirmed transaction cannot be reversed.

What should I do if I used api.mellowprotocol.com?

Change every password you entered there and turn on two-factor authentication. If you connected a wallet or signed something, revoke the approvals and move the remaining funds to a new wallet; never share your seed phrase. Step-by-step help: emergency guide.

Explore

Blocklist matchesMetaMask · PhishDestroy · SEAL 3
MetaMask Listed View source
PhishDestroy PhishDestroy list View source
SEAL Listed View source

Last checked

Stored Capture · 3 captures

Primary capture 1 / 3
SourcePrimary capture
Recorded2026-08-28 20:27 UTC
StateStored capture
Position1 / 3
Open capture Wayback Download

Domain details

Domain
URLScan verdict Analysis completed score 0 report ↗
IP Context Akamai shared edge origin IP hidden Edge-IP reputation is not attributed to this domain.
Registrar (base domain) DropCatch.com 806 MA(MA)
Abuse contactzmouhali@gmail.com, abuse@namebright.com
ICANN RegistryICANN Lookup (RDAP) →
WHOIS LookupICANN RDAP for mellowprotocol.com →
Registration (base domain)mellowprotocol.com · Created Nov 24, 2025 (331d) — Expires Nov 24, 2026
HTTP Status200
Technical detailsProvenance & timestamps
First DetectedAug 28, 2026
DOM Analysisanalyzed Oct 9, 2026score 85/1001 brand signal
Submitted URLhttp://api.mellowprotocol.com/
Favicon Hash
Case ID
Observed page title
Access Denied
Automated brand references
Godaddy
TLS Certificate
Issued by Go Daddy Secure Certificate Authority - G2

Network & certificates

Stored technical evidence

Network & DNS

Shared CDN edge
Resolved IP
76.223.54.146
Network ASN
AS16509
Organization
AWS Global Accelerator (GLOBAL)
Observed location
Seattle, US
Server header
AkamaiGHost

Edge-IP reputation is not attributed to this domain.

Nameservers 2

  • ns1.afternic.com
  • ns2.afternic.com

Location describes the IP network.

TLS certificate

Issuer
Go Daddy Secure Certificate Authority - G2
Collection time
2026-10-22 13:02:08 UTC
Collection source
PhishDestroy collector

Saved certificate metadata. Certificate dates without a timezone are shown as stored. Transport encryption does not establish that the site is trustworthy.

viewdns.info · 76.223.54.146rapiddns.io

Latest Classified Outcome 2026-10-22 10:11:36 UTC

Primary outcome Live content reason: Ordinary HTTP content served 90% confidence
Attribution source: Current Http Probe
Evidence layers Availability: Content serving Content: Content served at root DNS: Resolved Registration: Unknown
Latest HTTP observation Live content Ordinary HTTP content served 90% 2026-10-22 10:11:36 UTC
RDAP registration Unknown
Observed timeline last reachable: 2026-10-22 10:11:36 UTC last content: 2026-10-22 10:11:36 UTC
Availability, content, DNS and registration are independent evidence layers. NXDOMAIN, an unreachable origin or missing content alone does not prove registrar action. A registrar or provider is credited only when a direct technical marker identifies that actor. Report causality is shown separately.
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VirusTotal Analysis

6 / 92 security vendors flagged this domain
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Last analyzed First positive detection Previous stored snapshot: 4 detections
ChainPatrol
BitDefender
Forcepoint ThreatSeeker
G-Data
Gridinsoft
SOCRadar
Registration & observation details3

Availability observations

Last reachable observation
Last content observation
Estimate basis
Currently reachable

An estimated time describes an observation window. It does not prove a registrar action or the exact moment a site became unavailable.

Stored observation history20

Dated changes retained by the monitor and source collectors. Newest observations appear first; source states are not proof of a takedown.

  1. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    Unknown→live_content

    content_served

  2. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    Unknown→live_content

    content_served

  3. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    Unknown→live_content

    content_served

  4. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    Unknown→live_content

    content_served

  5. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    Unknown→live_content

    content_served

Earlier observations 15
  1. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    Unknown→live_content

    content_served

  2. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    Unknown→live_content

    content_served

  3. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    Unknown→live_content

    content_served

  4. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    Unknown→live_content

    content_served

  5. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    Unknown→live_content

    content_served

  6. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    Unknown→live_content

    content_served

  7. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    Unknown→live_content

    content_served

  8. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    Unknown→live_content

    content_served

  9. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    Unknown→live_content

    content_served

  10. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    Unknown→live_content

    content_served

  11. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    Unknown→live_content

    content_served

  12. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    Unknown→live_content

    content_served

  13. VirusTotal · Detection count

    3→4

  14. VirusTotal · Detection count

    2→3

  15. Availability monitor · First collection record

    Reachable

Recorded activity

5 entries
  1. VirusTotal

    6/92 engine detections

    View source
  2. Google Safe Browsing

    No threat flag

    View source
  3. Abuse report sent

    PD-20260828-69F729

    abuse@namebright.com
  4. Added to PhishDestroy

    api.mellowprotocol.com

    View source
  5. URLScan

    Page captured

    View source

Community intelligence

3 community reports

CategoryPHISHING

AngelDrain

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Evidence & External Reports

Security Analysis
URLScan Analyzed VirusTotal 6 det. ChainPatrol ChainAbuse 3 reports URLQuery 2 threat alerts Scamadviser 80 trust SSL Labs CF Radar Open report WOT Blacklist Checker URLVoid Sucuri SiteCheck MDN Observatory
Community Scam Report — ChainAbuse
3 reports filed for mellowprotocol.com (1 written by a person) · category: Phishing · source checked
“AngelDrain”
— reported by Anonymous on Sep 4, 2024 · Source: ChainAbuse (TRM Labs) — full report and evidence there.
Submitted Evidence Snapshot
Sent: Ledger records: 1 Case ID: PD-20260828-69F729 Recipient: abuse@namebright.com
Page title stored with report: mellowprotocol.com is for sale — Buy now for $ 375 | GoDaddy
PDF notice generated
OSINT & Intelligence
Web-Check Full scan SOCRadar Dark web report LeakIX Leak search Shodan Censys ThreatFox Hudson Rock Sign-in search IntelX crt.sh Certs WHOIS Wayback
DNS & Network
nslookup.io DNS bgp.tools ASN/Route
SEO & Domain
SpyFu Moz DA/PA Ahrefs Backlinks
Deep Analysis
Deep Analysis
Help & reporting

Were You Affected by This Site?

6 evidence signal groups linked 1 stored notification records Last known active
If credentials were compromised, report immediately. Do not engage with recovery scammers.

If credentials, payment data, or files were exposed, report the incident immediately. Change affected passwords, revoke active sessions, and scan the device.

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Recommendations & Advice for Victims

Choose the steps that match what you shared. Keep a copy of this report alongside your own records.

What should I do immediately?

Urgent

Stop using the suspicious site. Open the real service through its official app or an address you already trust.

  • 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

Keep original emails, receipts, messages and screenshots in a secure place. A factual timeline helps the receiving authority understand what happened. IC3 evidence guidance ↗

  • Payment records — if you paid, save the receipt, amount, date, payment provider and recipient details.
  • 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 api.mellowprotocol.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)
  • Your bank or payment provider — contact its fraud team promptly through official contact details if money or card information was exposed.
  • Local police — creates an official record, even if they can't act immediately

A report is not a guarantee of recovery or investigation, but prompt, accurate transaction data can help authorities and service providers trace the incident.

How do phishing scams typically work?

  • Fake websites — pixel-perfect clones of legitimate sites with slightly altered domains
  • Pig butchering — trust built over weeks via Telegram/WhatsApp/dating apps, then money stolen
  • Recovery scams — fraudsters pose as recovery agents and demand upfront fees. Never share a seed phrase or pay before independently verifying the provider
  • AI-powered scams — deepfakes, automated phishing, and AI-generated sites making fraud harder to detect

How can I protect myself in the future?

  • Bookmark official sites — never click links from emails, DMs, or ads
  • Verify domains — check on PhishDestroy before interacting. Check HTTPS, spelling, domain age
  • "Too good to be true" = scam — guaranteed returns, celebrity endorsements, urgent deadlines

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