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buybtc[.]one

“Hold BTC”

Threat verdict High 56/100 evidence score
Availability Content unavailable Content was unavailable in the latest observation
VirusTotal detections: 1/95 Scam type: Crypto Scam
Feb 26, 2026 CDN
Evidence Summary
HIGH
Ref
EC3C2EDB
Score
56/100

The domain buybtc.one was registered on February 21, 2026 and is currently taken offline. The site presented a page titled Hold BTC, indicating a cryptocurrency‑related lure. Infrastructure analysis shows the domain resolves to IP address 172.67.167.141, which belongs to AS13335 Cloudflare, Inc. in the United States. The SSL certificate associated with the host is identified as WE1, providing a valid TLS layer but offering no indication of legitimacy.

Reputation services assign a Gridinsoft trust score of 0 out of 100, reflecting an extremely low confidence rating. The domain is listed on a single security blocklist and is actively blocked by PhishDestroy. VirusTotal reports that one of ninety‑five scanning engines flagged the domain, confirming at least one independent detection of malicious behavior. The overall classification is a crypto scam, consistent with the page title and observed intent.

While the exact content of the page has not been captured, the available indicators—low trust score, blocklist presence, TLS certificate, Cloudflare hosting, and the single vendor detection—support the assessment that the domain was used for phishing attempts targeting cryptocurrency users. Defenders should ensure that buybtc.one is added to URL filtering and host‑based blocklists, monitor outbound connections for attempts to resolve or contact the IP address, and consider updating intrusion detection signatures to capture any traffic patterns associated with this domain. Ongoing surveillance of related Cloudflare‑hosted assets is advised, as threat actors frequently rotate IPs within the same ASN.

VirusTotal
VirusTotal
1 det.
URLScan
URLScan
TLS Certificate
Expired or unverified
Age
6 mo
Observed status
Content unavailable
PhishDestroy
DestroyList
Listed
Data coverage VirusTotal 1 / 95 URLQuery report stored — detailed verdict pending PhishStats not checked OTX no community references CF Radar no data URLScan capture stored report URLScan verdict Analysis completed DNS blocks not checked TLS Expired or unverified WHOIS 6 mo old Screenshot 2 captures · 2 sources Redirect chain not probed

Threat Response Pipeline

Discovery
Checks
Reports
Availability
10/11

Public Blocklist Status

Stored Capture

Domain Intelligence

Domain
URLScan Verdict Analysis completed score 0 report ↗
Wallet IoCs 1 format-validated 0x5e14E65c903cBC33C1028A7541C05…
Telegram IoCs 1 extracted https://t.me/h0d1btcx
Server / ASN cloudflare · AS13335 CLOUDFLARENET, US
IP Context Cloudflare shared edge origin IP hidden Edge-IP reputation is not attributed to this domain.
IP Address 172.67.167.141 CDN
GeoUS San Francisco, US
NetworkAS13335 · Cloudflare, Inc.
The origin IP is hidden behind a CDN proxy. Reverse-IP results for the edge address contain unrelated tenants; finding the origin requires passive DNS or certificate-transparency data.
RegistrationCreated Feb 21, 2026 (174d)
Time to First Unavailability 54 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 detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
First DetectedFeb 26, 2026
DOM Analysisanalyzed Mar 24, 2026score 56/100
IoC Extractionscanned Aug 1, 20261 wallet · 1 Telegram IoCs
Page Title
Hold BTC
TLS Certificate
Expired or unverified · Issued by WE1

Forensic Intelligence

External Scripts 1
https://performance.radar.cloudflare.com/beacon.js
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VirusTotal Analysis

1 / 95 security vendors flagged this domain
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Last analyzed
Gridinsoft

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If a wallet, seed phrase, or account was exposed, report the incident immediately. Revoke approvals and move remaining assets to a new wallet created on a trusted device.

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Recommendations & Advice for Victims

An estimated $51 billion flowed to illicit crypto wallets in 2024 (source). If you interacted with buybtc.one — 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 buybtc.one)
  • 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 — notify its fraud team immediately; it may be able to preserve records or restrict funds held on its platform
  • 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 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 — fraudsters pose as recovery agents and demand upfront fees. Never share a seed phrase or pay before independently verifying the provider
  • 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
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