claim-merlintheduck[.]com
“$MERLIN — The People's Duck · Solana Meme Coin”
4/95 VT
Active (resurrected)
Jun 25, 2026
2 Blocklists
Solana
Impersonation
US
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US
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4/95 VT vendors
2 blocklists
Targets Solana
61
Risk Score
PhishDestroy AI
HIGH
This domain, claim-merlintheduck[.]com, was identified as part of a brand impersonation campaign targeting users of the Solana blockchain ecosystem. The site presented itself as a legitimate Solana meme coin project under the name $MERLIN — The People's Duck, a tactic designed to deceive users into engaging with fraudulent cryptocurrency offerings. Such schemes often aim to harvest wallet credentials, trick users into approving malicious transactions, or distribute counterfeit tokens, leading to financial losses or unauthorized access to digital assets. The use of branding associated with a well-known blockchain platform increases the likelihood of successful social engineering, particularly among users familiar with meme coin culture or decentralized finance (DeFi) projects. Analysis indicates that the domain was registered on June 17, 2024, through NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED, a registrar frequently observed in connection with high-risk domains. The site resolved to the IP address 104.21.78.186 and employed infrastructure commonly associated with content delivery networks, including Cloudflare and HTTP/3. Detection metrics reveal that 4 out of 95 security vendors flagged the domain as malicious, while it appeared on two independent security blocklists. Additionally, the domain was proactively blocked by at least two specialized threat intelligence platforms, further corroborating its association with fraudulent activity. The SSL certificate issued by Google Trust Services provided a veneer of legitimacy, though such certificates are routinely obtained by malicious actors to evade basic security warnings. Users who visited claim-merlintheduck[.]com or interacted with its content should take immediate corrective actions to mitigate potential risks. First, disconnect any cryptocurrency wallets that may have been connected to the site and revoke any suspicious token approvals or smart contract interactions using a blockchain explorer or wallet management tool. Monitor wallet activity for unauthorized transactions and consider transferring assets to a new wallet if compromise is suspected. Report the domain to relevant blockchain security platforms and local cybercrime authorities to aid in broader mitigation efforts. Exercise heightened caution when engaging with unverified projects, particularly those promoting meme coins or high-yield investment opportunities, and verify the authenticity of domains through official project channels before interacting with them.
VirusTotal
4 det.
URLScan
Gridinsoft
0/100
SSL
Google Trust Services
Age
9d Very New!
Status
Live 206
DestroyList
Listed
Data coverage
VirusTotal
4 / 95
URLQuery
no detections
OTX
no pulses
CF Radar
clean
URLScan
report ready
DNS blocks
none
SSL
valid, 80d
WHOIS
9d old
Screenshot
not captured
Redirect chain
not probed
Live ping
reachable 206
CDN bypass
not suspended
Gridinsoft
0/100
Network Security Intelligence Registrar Integrity Alert
High-Risk Registrar
NiceNIC
PhishDestroy audit found that over 90% of domains registered through NiceNIC are associated with illegal content.
This registrar systematically ignores abuse reports and its primary clientele consists of CIS-region scam operators.
We have not identified a single legitimate project hosted on this registrar.
Threat Response Pipeline
Discovery
Submission
Legal
Takedown
22/24
Pre-emptive Discovery & Ingestion
Global Ecosystem Submission
Legal Notifications & Reporting
Public Transparency & Takedown
Public Blocklist Status
Evidence Capture
Live Snapshot
2026-06-25 06:38 UTC
Malicious · 4/95 engines
IP: 104.21.78.186
NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED
NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED 9d old
Google Trust Services
Domain Intelligence
Domainclaim-merlintheduck.com
Registrar
NiceNIC
(RU) PhishDestroy Investigation
(RU) PhishDestroy Investigation
RegistrationCreated Jun 17, 2026 (9d · Very New!) — Expires Jun 17, 2027
HTTP Status206 OK re-probed (DB was stale)
HTTP Status206
Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
First DetectedJun 25, 2026
Nameserverskeaton.ns.cloudflare.comoaklyn.ns.cloudflare.com
TLS Fingerprinta11e66fda6aa0ce88455ab8227168dbfeb6c51a2…
Favicon Hash
Related Campaign Members · 8 sharing fingerprint
Other tracked phishing domains sharing this site’s infrastructure fingerprint:
NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED
Solana
— suggests a coordinated kit / operator cluster.
Technologies · 4 identified
Unpkg
CDN
Cloudflare Browser Insights
Analytics
RUM
Cloudflare Browser Insights is a tool that measures the performance of websites from the perspective of users.
www.cloudflare.com 100% confidence
Cloudflare
CDN
Cloudflare is a web-infrastructure and website-security company, providing content-delivery-network services, DDoS mitigation, Internet security, and distributed domain-name-server services.
www.cloudflare.com 100% confidence
HTTP/3
Miscellaneous
HTTP/3 is the third major version of the Hypertext Transfer Protocol used to exchange information on the World Wide Web.
httpwg.org 100% confidence
Detected via Cloudflare Radar · Wappalyzer engine
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VirusTotal Analysis
4 / 95 security vendors flagged this domain
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alphaMountain.ai
Fortinet
Gridinsoft
SOCRadar
Site Performance Analysis
Google PageSpeed Insights — mobile performance audit of claim-merlintheduck.com · checked Jun 26, 2026
68
Needs Work
Performance
FCP
2.65s
First Contentful Paint
LCP
25.93s
Largest Contentful Paint
CLS
0
Cumulative Layout Shift
TBT
67ms
Total Blocking Time
SI
4.77s
Speed Index
Powered by Google PageSpeed Insights · Mobile strategy · Scores: 90-100 Good 50-89 Needs Work 0-49 Poor
Evidence & External Reports
Security Analysis
OSINT & Intelligence
SEO & Domain
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Domain Appeal
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Related Domain Reports
Other Domains on 104.21.78.186 1 phishing domain
One other phishing domain shares this IP — possible co-located infrastructure
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stormrae.run About This Report: claim-merlintheduck.com
This domain security report for claim-merlintheduck.com is maintained by PhishDestroy's automated threat intelligence pipeline. Our system continuously monitors this domain across 95 security vendors on VirusTotal, 2 public blocklists, URLScan.io.
The site displays a page titled “$MERLIN — The People's Duck · Solana Meme Coin”, which may be designed to impersonate Solana.
claim-merlintheduck.com has been flagged by 4 security vendors as of June 27, 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 claim-merlintheduck.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
claim-merlintheduck.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