citibanfin[.]com
“401 Unauthorized”
5/91 VT
OTX: 4 pulses
Active threat
Jun 13, 2026
Credential Phishing
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Risk Score
PhishDestroy AI
HIGH
The domain citibanfin[.]com was registered on June 03, 2026 through TuringSign Inc. d/b/a Cosmotown and is currently classified as a high‑risk generic phishing site. Its short age and immediate activation suggest a purposeful campaign aimed at credential theft.
Infrastructure analysis shows the domain resolves to the IPv4 address 198.251.84.200, which is hosted in Luxembourg and associated with FranTech Solutions. The web server returns an HTTP 302 redirect and presents a 401 Unauthorized title, while the TLS certificate is issued by Let’s Encrypt (YR1).
Open source threat feeds have recorded citibanfin[.]com in four AlienVault OTX pulses and the site appears on a single public blocklist. The Gridinsoft trust score of 28 out of 100 reflects a low reputation, and five of ninety‑five VirusTotal scanners flagged the host as malicious. PhishDestroy has already blocked the domain, confirming its active use in credential phishing.
The presence of a generic 401 Unauthorized page indicates that the malicious landing page may be dynamically generated or behind a login prompt, but the exact phishing lure has not been captured. Analysts should request samples of the HTTP payload and monitor for redirects to credential collection forms that mimic banking services.
Defenders should add citibanfin[.]com and its resolved IP 198.251.84.200 to network deny lists and monitor DNS queries for related look‑alike domains. Email gateways must enforce strict sender authentication and quarantine messages containing URLs that resolve to the identified IP. Continuous threat‑intel feeds should be consulted for any new indicators tied to this infrastructure.
Infrastructure analysis shows the domain resolves to the IPv4 address 198.251.84.200, which is hosted in Luxembourg and associated with FranTech Solutions. The web server returns an HTTP 302 redirect and presents a 401 Unauthorized title, while the TLS certificate is issued by Let’s Encrypt (YR1).
Open source threat feeds have recorded citibanfin[.]com in four AlienVault OTX pulses and the site appears on a single public blocklist. The Gridinsoft trust score of 28 out of 100 reflects a low reputation, and five of ninety‑five VirusTotal scanners flagged the host as malicious. PhishDestroy has already blocked the domain, confirming its active use in credential phishing.
The presence of a generic 401 Unauthorized page indicates that the malicious landing page may be dynamically generated or behind a login prompt, but the exact phishing lure has not been captured. Analysts should request samples of the HTTP payload and monitor for redirects to credential collection forms that mimic banking services.
Defenders should add citibanfin[.]com and its resolved IP 198.251.84.200 to network deny lists and monitor DNS queries for related look‑alike domains. Email gateways must enforce strict sender authentication and quarantine messages containing URLs that resolve to the identified IP. Continuous threat‑intel feeds should be consulted for any new indicators tied to this infrastructure.
VirusTotal
5 det.
OTX AlienVault
Gridinsoft
28/100
Age
2 mo New
Observed status
Active threat 301
DestroyList
Listed
Data coverage
VirusTotal
5 / 91
URLQuery
no detections
OTX
4 pulses
CF Radar
no data
URLScan
not submitted
DNS blocks
none
SSL
no cert
WHOIS
2 mo old
Screenshot
not captured
Redirect chain
not probed
Gridinsoft
28/100
Threat Response Pipeline
Discovery
Checks
Reports
Availability
7/8
Pre-emptive Discovery & Ingestion
Threat Intelligence Checks
Notification Records
Publication & Availability
Public Blocklist Status
Domain Intelligence
Domaincitibanfin.com
Registrar
TuringSign
IP Address
198.251.84.200
RegistrationCreated Jun 03, 2026 (49d · New) — Expires Jun 02, 2027
HTTP Status301 Moved Permanently
Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
First DetectedJun 13, 2026
TLS Fingerprint007f64c427b12f7cf843fec880b5686062969645…
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The site displays a page titled “401 Unauthorized”.
citibanfin.com has been flagged by 5 security vendors as of July 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 citibanfin.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
citibanfin.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