blockchain-gatex[.]com
“Byte Exchange”
2/2 VT
Taken Down
Nov 09, 2025
4 Blocklists
Blockchain.com
US
US
60
Threat
PhishDestroy AI
HIGH
PhishDestroy identifies blockchain-gatex[.]com as a low-risk phishing domain impersonating the well-known cryptocurrency platform Blockchain.com. The site displays the page title 'Byte Exchange,' potentially misleading users to believe it is affiliated with Blockchain.com. This domain aims to deceive users into trusting its fraudulent services, posing a brand impersonation threat.
The domain was registered on March 21, 2025, via NAMECHEAP INC and currently resolves to IP address 64.29.17.65. It has been flagged on two separate security blocklists and detected by 2 out of 95 VirusTotal security vendors, indicating some level of suspicious activity. The use of an unrelated page title suggests an attempt to confuse users while leveraging Blockchain.com's brand reputation.
Although the risk level is assessed as low, blockchain-gatex[.]com remains active and should be treated cautiously. PhishDestroy recommends users avoid visiting or interacting with this domain and urges monitoring by security teams to prevent potential brand abuse. Reporting suspicious activity related to this domain can help mitigate risks associated with phishing campaigns.
The domain was registered on March 21, 2025, via NAMECHEAP INC and currently resolves to IP address 64.29.17.65. It has been flagged on two separate security blocklists and detected by 2 out of 95 VirusTotal security vendors, indicating some level of suspicious activity. The use of an unrelated page title suggests an attempt to confuse users while leveraging Blockchain.com's brand reputation.
Although the risk level is assessed as low, blockchain-gatex[.]com remains active and should be treated cautiously. PhishDestroy recommends users avoid visiting or interacting with this domain and urges monitoring by security teams to prevent potential brand abuse. Reporting suspicious activity related to this domain can help mitigate risks associated with phishing campaigns.
VirusTotal
2 det.
URLScan
Gridinsoft
0/100
Scamadviser
36/100
SSL
WE1
Age
1 yr
Status
Down
DestroyList
Listed
Reports
1
Security Signals
Scamadviser Warnings
36/100
Threat Response Pipeline
Discovery
Submission
Legal
Takedown
28/28
Pre-emptive Discovery & Ingestion
Global Ecosystem Submission
Legal Notifications & Reporting
Public Transparency & Takedown
Public Blocklist Status
Evidence Capture
Domain Intelligence
Domainblockchain-gatex.com
Registrar
NameCheap, Inc. (US) · Abuse: abuse@eforward4.registrar-servers.com, abuse@vercel.com, admin@eforward5.registrar-servers.com, hostmaster@registrar-servers.com, postmaster@eforward5.registrar-servers.com, abuse@eforward1.registrar-servers.com, admin@eforward4.registrar-servers.com, admin@eforward1.registrar-servers.com, postmaster@eforward3.registrar-servers.com, abuse@eforward2.registrar-servers.com, abuse@namecheap.com, postmaster@eforward1.registrar-servers.com, postmaster@eforward4.registrar-servers.com, abuse@eforward3.registrar-servers.com, 96797ec4ca154201b42679a0ec2c81e4.protect@withheldforprivacy.com, admin@eforward3.registrar-servers.com, admin@eforward2.registrar-servers.com, postmaster@eforward2.registrar-servers.com, abuse@eforward5.registrar-servers.com
NameCheap, Inc. (US) · Abuse: abuse@eforward4.registrar-servers.com, abuse@vercel.com, admin@eforward5.registrar-servers.com, hostmaster@registrar-servers.com, postmaster@eforward5.registrar-servers.com, abuse@eforward1.registrar-servers.com, admin@eforward4.registrar-servers.com, admin@eforward1.registrar-servers.com, postmaster@eforward3.registrar-servers.com, abuse@eforward2.registrar-servers.com, abuse@namecheap.com, postmaster@eforward1.registrar-servers.com, postmaster@eforward4.registrar-servers.com, abuse@eforward3.registrar-servers.com, 96797ec4ca154201b42679a0ec2c81e4.protect@withheldforprivacy.com, admin@eforward3.registrar-servers.com, admin@eforward2.registrar-servers.com, postmaster@eforward2.registrar-servers.com, abuse@eforward5.registrar-servers.comIP Address64.29.17.65 Walnut, US · AS16509 Amazon.com, Inc.
Walnut, US · AS16509 Amazon.com, Inc.RegistrationCreated Mar 21, 2025 — Expires Mar 21, 2026
Nameserversdns1.registrar-servers.com · dns2.registrar-servers.com
SSL CertificateValid · WE1
Page TitleByte Exchange
First DetectedNov 09, 2025
Registrar Response3035h
Detected Technologies
Vue.js
Lodash
Cloudflare Browser Insights
Cloudflare
HTTP/3
Detected via Cloudflare Radar · Wappalyzer engine
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VirusTotal Analysis
2 / 2 security vendors flagged this domain
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Gridinsoft
SOCRadar
Archived Evidence
Wayback Machine Snapshot
This site was archived before takedown — evidence preserved
Evidence & External Reports
Security Analysis
OSINT & Intelligence
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Were You Affected by This Site?
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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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Domain Appeal
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About This Report: blockchain-gatex.com
This domain security report for blockchain-gatex.com is maintained by PhishDestroy's automated threat intelligence pipeline. Our system continuously monitors this domain across 2 security vendors on VirusTotal, 4 public blocklists, URLScan.io.
The site displays a page titled “Byte Exchange”, which may be designed to impersonate Blockchain.com.
blockchain-gatex.com has been flagged by 2 security vendors as of March 23, 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 blockchain-gatex.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
blockchain-gatex.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