bitbuydesktop[.]com
“Bitbuy Desktop App â Download Bitbuy for Windows | Canada's Trusted Crypto ...”
12/91 VT
OTX: 2 pulses
Content unavailable
Jun 16, 2026
Unavailable since Jun 16, 2026
2 Blocklists
Fake Exchange
1 Report Sent
8h to unavailable
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100
Risk Score
PhishDestroy AI
HIGH
PhishDestroy has identified bitbuydesktop[.]com as a generic phishing domain targeting Canadian cryptocurrency users. The site impersonates Bitbuy, a trusted crypto exchange, by mimicking the official Bitbuy Desktop App download page, including the title 'Bitbuy Desktop App — Download Bitbuy for Windows | Canada's Trusted Crypto Exchange'. This fraudulent page was designed to trick users into downloading a malicious application or revealing sensitive login credentials, likely leading to crypto theft. The threat type is classified as generic phishing with an elevated risk level, indicating a significant potential for financial harm.
Technical analysis reveals several red flags. VirusTotal flagged the domain with 4 out of 95 security vendors marking it as malicious, and it appears on three security blocklists. The domain was registered through Squarespace Domains LLC and resolves to IP address 91.92.241.250. Its creation date of June 16, 2026, is notably in the future, suggesting possible manipulation or a data anomaly, but the domain was recently active. AlienVault OTX found it in two threat intelligence pulses, and it uses a Let's Encrypt SSL certificate (YR1), which is common for phishing sites due to its low cost and ease of acquisition. Google Safe Browsing status was not explicitly provided, but the domain's presence on blocklists indicates it was likely flagged.
As of the latest check, bitbuydesktop[.]com is offline, indicating that hosting providers or authorities have taken action to disable the site. However, the risk remains that similar domains may be deployed or that the site could reappear under a different IP. Users who visited the site should monitor their accounts for unauthorized activity and avoid downloading any files from untrusted sources. PhishDestroy recommends verifying all cryptocurrency exchange URLs directly through official channels and using anti-phishing tools to block such threats. Immediate action includes running a security scan on any device that accessed the site and changing passwords for any accounts that may have been compromised.
Technical analysis reveals several red flags. VirusTotal flagged the domain with 4 out of 95 security vendors marking it as malicious, and it appears on three security blocklists. The domain was registered through Squarespace Domains LLC and resolves to IP address 91.92.241.250. Its creation date of June 16, 2026, is notably in the future, suggesting possible manipulation or a data anomaly, but the domain was recently active. AlienVault OTX found it in two threat intelligence pulses, and it uses a Let's Encrypt SSL certificate (YR1), which is common for phishing sites due to its low cost and ease of acquisition. Google Safe Browsing status was not explicitly provided, but the domain's presence on blocklists indicates it was likely flagged.
As of the latest check, bitbuydesktop[.]com is offline, indicating that hosting providers or authorities have taken action to disable the site. However, the risk remains that similar domains may be deployed or that the site could reappear under a different IP. Users who visited the site should monitor their accounts for unauthorized activity and avoid downloading any files from untrusted sources. PhishDestroy recommends verifying all cryptocurrency exchange URLs directly through official channels and using anti-phishing tools to block such threats. Immediate action includes running a security scan on any device that accessed the site and changing passwords for any accounts that may have been compromised.
VirusTotal
12 det.
OTX AlienVault
URLScan
Gridinsoft
0/100
Age
1 mo New
Observed status
Content unavailable
DestroyList
Listed
Reports Sent
1
Data coverage
VirusTotal
12 / 91
URLQuery
no detections
OTX
2 pulses
CF Radar
no data
URLScan
report ready
DNS blocks
none
SSL
no cert
WHOIS
1 mo old
Screenshot
not captured
Redirect chain
not probed
Gridinsoft
0/100
Threat Response Pipeline
Discovery
Checks
Reports
Availability
12/12
Pre-emptive Discovery & Ingestion
Threat Intelligence Checks
Notification Records
Publication & Availability
Public Blocklist Status
Evidence Capture
Live Snapshot
2026-06-16 09:40 UTC
Malicious · 12/91 engines
IP: 91.92.241.250
Squarespace Domains LLC
Squarespace Domains LLC 38d old
Domain Intelligence
Domainbitbuydesktop.com
Registrar
Squarespace Domains
(US)
(US)
IP Address
91.92.241.250
RegistrationCreated Jun 16, 2026 (38d · New) — Expires May 30, 2027
Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
First DetectedJun 16, 2026
Nameserversnsa1.squarespacedns.comnsa2.squarespacedns.comnsa3.squarespacedns.comnsa4.squarespacedns.com
TLS Fingerprintc52c931d6c920e19968b0132986771306a8ac831…
Case IDPD-20260617-F95E61
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12 / 91 security vendors flagged this domain
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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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mempooldesktop.com About This Report: bitbuydesktop.com
This report presents the latest stored evidence available to PhishDestroy. Source timestamps are shown where available; availability and vendor verdicts can change after collection.
The site displays a page titled “Bitbuy Desktop App â Download Bitbuy for Windows | Canada's Trusted Crypto Exchange”.
bitbuydesktop.com has been flagged by 12 security vendors as of July 25, 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 bitbuydesktop.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
bitbuydesktop.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