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Security engines reporting a detection: 5. Public blocklists reporting a match: 2. Exercise extreme caution — do not enter credentials or personal information.
ABUSE NOTICE · 7D+ OPEN Outgoing abuse reports are recorded; the latest stored availability evidence still shows the domain reachable.
Notification and current-status evidence

The sent-report ledger records the first outgoing report at . The recorded recipient is abuse@nicenic.net. The latest stored availability evidence still shows the domain reachable; 4 months has elapsed since the first outgoing report.

ICANN RAA §3.18 describes registrar abuse-contact and handling obligations. This section records outgoing timestamps, listed recipients, case identifiers, and later availability. It does not by itself prove receipt, acknowledgement, investigation, remediation, or contractual non-compliance.

Elapsed since first report
4 months
Reports sent
1
Latest case ID
PD-20260406-CE1AFE
Current status
Observed active at latest stored check
Domain security and threat intelligence

flake[.]exchange

“Flake Protocol | Fast Cross-Chain Swap”

Threat verdict High 66/100 evidence score
Availability Unverified Current reachability is unverified
Risk signals
VirusTotal detections: 5/91 Spamhaus DBL: DBL_PHISH Stored blocklist matches: 2 Scam type: Fake Exchange
Apr 6, 2026 1 Report Sent CDN
Evidence Summary
HIGH
Ref
BA1C9DE8
Score
66/100

This domain, flake.exchange, poses a direct financial threat as a crypto drainer designed to impersonate legitimate cross-chain swap protocols. Analysis indicates the site mimics the branding and functionality of decentralized exchange interfaces, specifically targeting users of blockchain bridges and multi-chain wallets. The threat operates by tricking victims into connecting their cryptocurrency wallets to malicious smart contracts, which then execute unauthorized transactions to drain funds without user consent. The page title, 'Flake Protocol | Fast Cross-Chain Swap,' reinforces the deception by presenting a false veneer of legitimacy associated with high-speed asset transfers across blockchain networks. Infrastructure analysis reveals several critical indicators supporting the malicious classification. The domain was registered on April 06, 2026, through NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED, a registrar frequently associated with high-risk domains. Despite a clean detection profile on VirusTotal with 0 out of 95 engines flagging the domain, it appears on three independent security blocklists and is actively blocked by wallet protection tools. The site resolved to IP address 188.114.96.3 and used an SSL certificate issued by Google Trust Services, which, while providing transport layer encryption, does not validate the legitimacy of the underlying service. The domain has since been taken offline, though historical DNS records and cached content confirm its prior operational status. Users who visited flake.exchange or interacted with its interface should take immediate remediation steps to mitigate potential financial loss. Disconnect any wallets previously linked to the site using authorized revocation tools provided by wallet software. Review all recent transaction histories for unauthorized transfers, particularly those involving cross-chain or token swap operations. Rotate any credentials or private keys associated with compromised wallets, as attackers may retain access even after the domain is offline. Monitor connected accounts for anomalous activity and report the incident to relevant blockchain security platforms to contribute to threat intelligence sharing. Given the domain’s use of legitimate-looking infrastructure and clean initial scans, users are advised to verify all future interactions with cross-chain services through official documentation and community-verified channels.

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TLS Certificate
Google Trust Services
Age
5 mo
Observed status
Unverified
PhishDestroy
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Listed
Reports Sent
1
Data coverage VirusTotal 5 / 91 URLQuery checked — no detections recorded PhishStats checked — no match recorded OTX no community references CF Radar no data URLScan capture stored report URLScan verdict Analysis completed DNS blocks 12 checked — no blocks TLS valid certificate, 86d WHOIS 5 mo old Screenshot 3 captures · 3 sources Redirect chain not probed
Network Security Intelligence Registrar context
Registrar context NiceNIC
Stored registration data identifies NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED (IANA 3765) as the registrar. PhishDestroy maintains separate NiceNIC abuse-report research; registrar association is contextual and is not an independent detection for this domain.
NiceNIC Verdict Full Investigation

Threat Response Pipeline

Discovery
Checks
Reports
Availability
13/14
Sent Report Recorded
Stored sent-report record for registrar NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED, hosting provider, 1 abuse contact
abuse@nicenic.net
Apr 6, 2026

Public Blocklist Status

Stored Capture

URLScan capture 2 / 3
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Page Title
Flake Protocol | Fast Cross-Chain Swap
TLS Certificate
Valid transport encryption · Issued by Google Trust Services · valid for 86 days

Domain Intelligence

Domain
URLScan Verdict Analysis completed score 0 report ↗
Wallet IoCs 1 format-validated 0xA0b86991c6218b36c1d19D4a2e9Eb…
Telegram IoCs 1 extracted https://t.me/FlakeProtocol
Server / ASN cloudflare · AS13335 Cloudflare, Inc.
IP Context Cloudflare shared edge origin IP hidden Edge-IP reputation is not attributed to this domain.
Registrar NiceNIC RU(RU) PhishDestroy Investigation
Abuse contactabuse@nicenic.net
ICANN RegistryOfficial ICANN accredited-registrars →
WHOIS LookupICANN RDAP for flake.exchange →
IP Address 188.114.96.3 CDN
GeoCA Toronto, CA
NetworkAS13335 · CloudFlare, Inc.
Reverse IPviewdns.info → rapiddns.io →
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 Apr 6, 2026 (137d) — Expires Feb 3, 2027
Elapsed Since First Report 23 days
What we count Raw elapsed time since the first stored abuse report. It is not a registrar response-time measurement. Latest observed status: Unverified.
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 DetectedApr 6, 2026
IoC Extractionscanned Aug 1, 20261 wallet · 1 Telegram IoCs
Submitted URLhttps://flake.exchange/
Nameserversmaleah.ns.cloudflare.com
TLS Fingerprint
TLS Observationvalid from Apr 6, 2026scanned Apr 7, 2026
Favicon Hash
Case ID
ICANN OVERSIGHT

Accreditation and RAA context

Registrar accreditation and DNS abuse obligations

For this gTLD, the registrar above operates under an ICANN accreditation agreement. The links below provide the official fee schedule and current DNS abuse compliance guidance.

Accreditation is a contract, not a safety certification.

RAA §3.18 establishes abuse-contact and handling requirements. This report can document stored outbound notices and later technical observations; it does not by itself establish receipt, investigation, remediation, or contractual non-compliance.

Accreditation is a contract, not a safety seal. Verify ICANN fees Read RAA §3.18 PHISHDESTROY INVESTIGATIONICANN funding, contracts, and DNS abuse oversight
Accountability draft Nothing is sent automatically.

Latest Classified Outcome 2026-08-22 02:43:59 UTC

Primary outcome Redirecting reason: HTTP redirect observed 80% confidence
Attribution source: Current Http Probe
Evidence layers Availability: Redirecting Content: Unknown DNS: Resolved Registration: Active
Latest HTTP observation Redirecting HTTP redirect observed 80% 2026-08-22 02:43:59 UTC
RDAP registration Active NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED · IANA 3765 RDAP HTTP 200 source: Rdap Status Collector clientDeleteProhibitedclientTransferProhibited expires 2027-02-03 12:17:26 UTC checked 2026-08-05 19:02:35 UTC
Observed timeline last reachable: 2026-08-22 02:43:59 UTC
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

5 / 91 security vendors flagged this domain
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Last analyzed Previous stored snapshot: 5 detections
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Site Performance Analysis

Google PageSpeed Insights — mobile performance audit of flake.exchange · checked Jun 26, 2026

36
Poor
Performance
FCP
10.34s
First Contentful Paint
LCP
17.56s
Largest Contentful Paint
CLS
0
Cumulative Layout Shift
TBT
874ms
Total Blocking Time
SI
10.34s
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
URLScan Analyzed VirusTotal 5 det. ChainPatrol URLQuery Analyzed Gridinsoft SSL Labs Stored TLS valid CF Radar Open report WOT ScamAdviser Blacklist Checker URLVoid Sucuri SiteCheck MDN Observatory
Submitted Evidence Snapshot
Sent: Ledger records: 1 Case ID: PD-20260406-CE1AFE Recipient: abuse@nicenic.net
Page title stored with report: Flake Protocol | Fast Cross-Chain Swap
URLScan evidence VirusTotal evidence URLQuery evidence Screenshot 3.8 KB
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Recommendations & Advice for Victims

An estimated $51 billion flowed to illicit crypto wallets in 2024 (source). If you interacted with flake.exchange — 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 flake.exchange)
  • 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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