app-pancakeswap.finance is a PancakeSwap impersonation page detected by PhishDestroy on 2026-09-04. Risk: critical (100/100). Registrar: NiceNIC. Hosting: Cloudflare, Inc. VirusTotal: 6/90 engines flag it. Listed on Spamhaus DBL. Do not enter credentials or connect a wallet.
Security engines reporting a detection: 6. Public blocklists reporting a match: 2. Exercise extreme caution — do not enter credentials or personal information.
Results reflect each source’s collection time. Zero detections do not guarantee safety. OTX references are community publications.
Network Security Intelligence Registrar context
Registrar contextNiceNIC
Stored registration data identifies NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED (IANA 3765) as the registrar. PhishDestroy maintains separate NiceNIC abuse-report research; registrar association is contextual and is not an independent detection for this domain.
app-pancakeswap.finance is an impersonation phishing domain. It poses as the trading app of PancakeSwap, the decentralized exchange on BNB Chain, and targets traders who look for the app through search results, ads or shared links. PhishDestroy first flagged it on 2026-09-04. As of 2026-10-19 the domain no longer resolves in DNS, so the page is offline for now, but it can be reactivated at any time.
How the scam works
The name copies the 'app.' pattern of legitimate DeFi front ends, so a quick glance suggests the real PancakeSwap interface. Fake DEX pages like this usually ask visitors to connect a wallet and then request token approvals, permit signatures or a seed phrase. Any of these lets the operators move the victim's tokens without further permission. When we checked, the page title read 'Welcome to XAMPP', a default web-server placeholder, while we classify the domain as PancakeSwap impersonation.
Evidence
Six of 90 VirusTotal engines flag the domain: alphaMountain.ai, BitDefender, CRDF, G-Data, Gridinsoft and Webroot. That count is modest, so many security tools will not warn a visitor. The wallet-side blocklists carry more weight here. MetaMask and SEAL both list it alongside PhishDestroy, Spamhaus DBL classifies it as phishing (DBL_PHISH), and five AlienVault OTX pulses reference it.
Infrastructure
The domain was registered on 2026-09-02 through NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED and was caught just two days later. That short gap is typical of throwaway lookalike domains set up for a quick campaign. Traffic runs through Cloudflare, Inc. (IP 188.114.97.3, geolocated to Canada), which hides the actual origin server. The Google Trust Services certificate is an automated one, so the browser padlock says nothing about legitimacy.
What to do
If you connected a wallet here, open a token-approval checker for BNB Chain and revoke any allowances you do not recognize, especially recent ones. If you typed in a seed phrase, treat that wallet as compromised and move your funds to a new wallet with a fresh phrase immediately. Reach PancakeSwap only through a saved bookmark, never through ads or links. Defenders should block the domain at DNS and proxy level and keep it on watchlists in case it comes back online.
{
"registrar": "NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED",
"created": "2026-09-02T18:59:53Z",
"updated": "2026-09-02T19:55:55Z",
"expires": "2027-09-02T18:59:53Z",
"nameservers": [
"tanner.ns.cloudflare.com",
"raphaela.ns.cloudflare.com"
]
}
Questions about app-pancakeswap.finance
Is app-pancakeswap.finance legit?
No. PhishDestroy classifies app-pancakeswap.finance as a PancakeSwap impersonation page (risk: critical, 100/100); it was first detected on 2026-09-04. VirusTotal: 6/90 engines flag it. Listed on Spamhaus DBL. Treat the site as unsafe.
Is app-pancakeswap.finance safe to connect a wallet?
No. Do not connect a wallet, sign messages or approve tokens on app-pancakeswap.finance. 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 app-pancakeswap.finance?
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.
What we count
Raw elapsed time since the first stored abuse report. It is not a registrar response-time measurement. Latest observed status: Unverified.
What each report contains
Stored outgoing-report records may reference evidence available at the time, such as vendor verdicts, registration data, hosting details, classifications, or screenshots. This page does not infer the exact payload delivered, receipt, acknowledgement, or action by a recipient.
Technical detailsProvenance & timestamps
First DetectedSep 4, 2026
Submitted URLhttp://app-pancakeswap.finance/
Favicon Hash
ICANN OVERSIGHT
Accreditation and RAA context
Registrar accreditation and DNS abuse obligations
For this gTLD, the registrar above operates under an ICANN accreditation agreement. The links below provide the official fee schedule and current DNS abuse compliance guidance.
Accreditation is a contract, not a safety certification.
RAA §3.18 establishes abuse-contact and handling requirements. This report can document stored outbound notices and later technical observations; it does not by itself establish receipt, investigation, remediation, or contractual non-compliance.
Accountability draft
Nothing is sent automatically.
Network & certificates
Stored technical evidence
Network & DNS
Shared CDN edge
Resolved IP
188.114.97.3
Network ASN
AS13335
Organization
CloudFlare, Inc.
Observed location
Toronto, CA
Server header
cloudflare
Edge-IP reputation is not attributed to this domain.
Nameservers 2
raphaela.ns.cloudflare.com
tanner.ns.cloudflare.com
Location describes the IP network.
TLS certificate
Issuer
Google Trust Services
Valid from
2026-09-02 19:08:48
Valid until
2026-12-01 20:07:25
Hostname coverage
Stored certificate dates valid
Validity
Within stored validity dates
Collection time
2026-09-04 16:02:06 UTC
Collection source
PhishDestroy collector
Certificate fingerprint7f4990231f6f4c860450ee2bd7330ecb20a7971989599b324df1e590cad3092aCertificate names · 2 SANs
app-pancakeswap.finance
*.app-pancakeswap.finance
Saved certificate metadata. Certificate dates without a timezone are shown as stored. Transport encryption does not establish that the site is trustworthy.
Primary outcomeDNS inactivereason: DNS NXDOMAIN80% confidence
Attributionsource: Dns Cache
Evidence layersAvailability: DNS inactiveContent: UnreachableDNS: NXDOMAINRegistration: Active
Latest HTTP observationUnknownProbe Inconclusive20%2026-10-22 10:58:07 UTC
RDAP registrationActiveNICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED · IANA 3765RDAP HTTP 200source: Rdap Status CollectorAddperiodclientDeleteProhibitedclientTransferProhibitedexpires 2027-09-02 18:59:53 UTCchecked 2026-09-05 03:38:03 UTC
Observed timelinelast reachable: 2026-09-07 22:14:15 UTCcurrent episode first observed: 2026-09-09 06:05:52 UTCobserved RIP window: 2026-09-07 22:14:15 UTC → 2026-09-09 06:05:52 UTC · 31.86hmidpoint estimate ≈ 2026-09-08 14:10:03 UTC · precision medium · basis bounded
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.
Technologies · 8 identified
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PHP
Programming languages
PHP is a general-purpose scripting language used for web development.
Zurb Foundation is used to prototype in the browser. Allows rapid creation of websites or applications while leveraging mobile and responsive technology. The front end framework is the collection of HTML, CSS, and Javascript containing design patterns.
jQuery is a JavaScript library which is a free, open-source software designed to simplify HTML DOM tree traversal and manipulation, as well as event handling, CSS animation, and Ajax.
Cloudflare is a web-infrastructure and website-security company, providing content-delivery-network services, DDoS mitigation, Internet security, and distributed domain-name-server services.
Stored relationships are grouped by the exact matching attribute. A shared provider or registrar alone does not prove common ownership.
Infrastructure map · app-pancakeswap.finance
Each lane is one reason a domain is linked to this host. Node size marks VirusTotal detections and dashed nodes are already offline. The full lists follow below.
Content matches6
Same favicon hash or the same page title as this host.
4 evidence signal groups linked0 stored notification recordsUnverified
Listed domains receive at least one abuse report; this entry has no retained notification history.
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.
Beware of recovery scammers! Recovery scammers may pose as investigators, lawyers, or tracing services. Do not pay upfront fees or disclose credentials.Learn more about recovery fraud →
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After a phishing incident
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 app-pancakeswap.finance)
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)
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
About this reportSources, observation dates and corrections
This report combines saved page captures, registration and network records, scanner results and PhishDestroy reporting history. Each source keeps its own observation date. Open a source report to inspect the original result.
The AI-assisted analysis was written on . It describes the evidence available at that time; later source checks can change.
A capture documents what was shown. A scanner result records that provider’s assessment at the time of its check. Neither a valid certificate nor a zero-detection result is a guarantee of safety.
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