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bupagroup.org.uk

In short

bupagroup.org.uk is a blocklisted domain detected by PhishDestroy on 2026-09-15. Risk: high (66/100). Registrar: Checkdomain. Status: Content unavailable. VirusTotal: 4/89 engines flag it. Do not enter credentials or connect a wallet.

Registrar
Checkdomain
Registered
Aug 27, 2026
PhishDestroy assessment High
Availability Content unavailable Content was unavailable in the latest observation Observed · HTTP probe
VirusTotal detections: 4/89
OTX: 3 refs Sep 15, 2026
API
This domain has been flagged as malicious
Security engines reporting a detection: 4. Exercise extreme caution — do not enter credentials or personal information.
VirusTotal
engine detections
Google Safe Browsing
OTX
community references
Domain age
Source evidenceVirusTotal 4 / 89 · OTX 3 references 4 sources

VirusTotal

4 / 89 engine detections

Open report

OTX

3 community references

Open report

Google Safe Browsing

No threat flag

Open report

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

Analysis

High
VirusTotal
4 / 89
OTX
3 community refs

PhishDestroy threat report

Overview

bupagroup.org.uk is a short-lived .org.uk domain whose name reads like a corporate group address. It sits on the PhishDestroy blocklist. PhishDestroy first saw it on 2026-09-15, less than three weeks after registration. The domain has been offline since 2026-09-21, and as of 2026-10-19 its DNS no longer resolves, so the site cannot currently be reached.

How the scam works

There is no confirmed scheme type or captured page for this domain, so its exact lure is not established. Its shape is still a familiar risk. A freshly registered name styled as an official group domain can carry fake login portals, invoice or payment pages, or emails that pass as a real organisation's correspondence. Anyone who received a message, link or payment request using this name should treat it as untrustworthy, whatever it claimed to be.

Evidence

On 2026-09-23, VirusTotal showed 4 of 89 engines flagging the domain: alphaMountain.ai, CRDF, PhishFort and SOCRadar. That is a small share of engines, but PhishFort and SOCRadar specialise in phishing and brand-abuse monitoring, which gives their verdicts weight. The domain also appears in 3 AlienVault OTX threat pulses, so other researchers have tracked it independently. Among blocklists, it is listed by PhishDestroy only.

Infrastructure

The domain was registered on 2026-08-27 through Checkdomain GmbH. It was flagged 19 days later and went dark six days after that. That short lifespan, from registration to detection to disappearance within a month, fits a disposable domain rather than a long-running website. With DNS now inactive, the domain no longer resolves to any server.

What to do

If you entered a username and password on a page at this domain, change that password at once on the genuine service and anywhere you reused it, and turn on two-factor authentication. If you submitted card or bank details, contact your bank to block the card and dispute any unfamiliar charges. If you shared personal information, watch for follow-up phishing that cites it. Defenders should block the domain at DNS and mail gateways and search logs and inboxes for past contact with it. They should also monitor for lookalike registrations, since retired domains of this kind are often replaced quickly.

Collected source details

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

Cloudflare Radar · 2026-09-23T02:52:15Z

Observed: · Retrieved:

Uuid
3d3edcd3-13c1-4690-8952-510c68f444ac
VirusTotal · 2026-10-15T09:14:58Z

Observed: · Retrieved:

Vendor result counts
{
    "timeout": 0,
    "harmless": 52,
    "malicious": 4,
    "suspicious": 0,
    "undetected": 36
}
Vendor labels
{
    "CRDF": "malicious",
    "SOCRadar": "phishing",
    "alphaMountain.ai": "phishing",
    "Forcepoint ThreatSeeker": "phishing"
}
Reputation
0
First seen
2026-09-15T09:31:10Z
DNS records
[
    {
        "ttl": 300,
        "type": "MX",
        "value": "mx03.secure-mailgate.com",
        "priority": 10
    },
    {
        "ttl": 300,
        "type": "SOA",
        "rname": "hostmaster.checkdomain.de",
        "value": "ns.checkdomain.de"
    },
    {
        "ttl": 21600,
        "type": "NS",
        "value": "ns.checkdomain.de"
    },
    {
        "ttl": 300,
        "type": "MX",
        "value": "mx04.secure-mailgate.com",
        "priority": 20
    },
    {
        "ttl": 180,
        "type": "TXT",
        "value": "v=spf1 include:secure-mailgate.com ?all"
    },
    {
        "ttl": 21600,
        "type": "NS",
        "value": "ns2.checkdomain.de"
    },
    {
        "ttl": 300,
        "type": "A",
        "value": "31.47.255.205"
    }
]
Dns at
2026-09-15T17:13:17Z
Jarm
29d29d00029d29d00042d42d0000002059a3b916699461c5923779b77cf06b
Certificate
{
    "san": [
        "*.checkdomain.de",
        "checkdomain.de"
    ],
    "issuer": "Sectigo Limited / Sectigo Public Server Authentication CA DV R36",
    "serial": "6cf3048748fae337bb1abf3eec371b16",
    "sha256": "8acb3af5836cf5bffb51e2eec8cf3d6afd2f3739526cbda05040a5ab37a347e0",
    "subject": "*.checkdomain.de",
    "valid_to": "2027-01-25T23:59:59Z",
    "valid_from": "2026-01-15T00:00:00Z"
}

Questions about bupagroup.org.uk

Is bupagroup.org.uk legit?

No. PhishDestroy classifies bupagroup.org.uk as a blocklisted domain (risk: high, 66/100); it was first detected on 2026-09-15. VirusTotal: 4/89 engines flag it. Treat the site as unsafe.

Is bupagroup.org.uk safe to connect a wallet?

No. Do not connect a wallet, sign messages or approve tokens on bupagroup.org.uk. 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 bupagroup.org.uk?

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 matchesPhishDestroy 1
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Domain details

Domain
OTX tags 2026-09activeall-domainsblocklistcontentcryptodomainsdrainerfraudmonthlyphishdestroyphishingscam
Registrar Checkdomain
RegistrationCreated Aug 27, 2026 (56d · New)
Time to First Unavailability 6 days
What we count Elapsed time from the first stored abuse report to the first observation that the content was unavailable. This does not establish the cause.
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 15, 2026

Network & certificates

Stored technical evidence

Network & DNS

Nameservers 1

  • ns2.checkdomain.de.

Mail routing 2 MX records

  • mx03.secure-mailgate.compriority 10
  • mx04.secure-mailgate.compriority 20

TLS certificate

Issuer
Sectigo Limited / Sectigo Public Server Authentication CA DV R36
Valid from
2026-01-15 00:00:00
Valid until
2027-01-25 23:59:59
Hostname coverage
Certificate hostname mismatch
Validity
Within stored validity dates
Collection source
PhishDestroy collector
Certificate fingerprint8acb3af5836cf5bffb51e2eec8cf3d6afd2f3739526cbda05040a5ab37a347e0
Certificate names · 2 SANs
  • *.checkdomain.de
  • checkdomain.de

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

Latest Classified Outcome 2026-10-21 14:53:36 UTC

Primary outcome DNS inactive reason: DNS NXDOMAIN 80% confidence
Attribution source: Dns Cache
Evidence layers Availability: DNS inactive Content: Unreachable DNS: NXDOMAIN Registration: Unknown
Latest HTTP observation Unknown Probe Inconclusive 20% 2026-10-21 01:16:15 UTC
RDAP registration Unknown
Observed timeline last reachable: 2026-09-15 17:28:08 UTC current episode first observed: 2026-09-30 16:14:55 UTC observed RIP window: 2026-09-15 17:28:08 UTC → 2026-09-30 16:14:55 UTC · 358.78h midpoint estimate ≈ 2026-09-23 04:51:31 UTC · precision low · 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.
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VirusTotal Analysis

4 / 89 security vendors flagged this domain
View on VT
Last analyzed First positive detection Previous stored snapshot: 4 detections
alphaMountain.ai
CRDF
PhishFort
SOCRadar
Registration & observation details8

Availability observations

Last reachable observation
Outcome first observed
Observation window starts
Observation window ends
Estimated change time
Observation window · hours
358.78
Estimate basis
Bounded by observations
Estimate precision
Low

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

Stored observation history14

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→dns_inactive

    dns_nxdomain

  2. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    Unknown→dns_inactive

    dns_nxdomain

  3. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    Unknown→dns_inactive

    dns_nxdomain

  4. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    Unknown→dns_inactive

    dns_nxdomain

  5. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    Unknown→dns_inactive

    dns_nxdomain

Earlier observations 9
  1. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    Unknown→dns_inactive

    dns_nxdomain

  2. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    Unknown→dns_inactive

    dns_nxdomain

  3. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    Unknown→dns_inactive

    dns_nxdomain

  4. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    Unknown→dns_inactive

    dns_nxdomain

  5. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    Unknown→dns_inactive

    dns_nxdomain

  6. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    dns_inactive

    dns_nxdomain

  7. VirusTotal · Detection count

    2→4

  8. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    Reachable→Unavailable

  9. Availability monitor · First collection record

    Reachable

Recorded activity

4 entries
  1. AlienVault OTX

    3 community references

    View source
  2. Google Safe Browsing

    No threat flag

    View source
  3. VirusTotal

    4/89 engine detections

    View source
  4. Added to PhishDestroy

    bupagroup.org.uk

    View source

Community intelligence

1 community report

CategoryPHISHING

The PhishFort Detection System has flagged this as a domain threat, classified as null. Threat detected at 2026-09-15T08:25:49.150Z.

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bupagroup.org.uk

Evidence & External Reports

Third-Party Detection — ChainAbuse
1 report filed for bupagroup.org.uk · category: Phishing · source checked
Flagged by PhishFort Detection System on Sep 15, 2026 — automated submission, not a user testimony. Source: ChainAbuse (TRM Labs).
Deep Analysis
Help & reporting

Were You Affected by This Site?

2 evidence signal groups linked 0 stored notification records Content unavailable

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.

Official reporting routes

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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 bupagroup.org.uk)
  • 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

Further guidance: NIST · phishing responseFBI IC3 · reports & evidenceFTC · recovery scams

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