fre[.]to
“Fre.to - Your Ultimate Link Management Solution | Short Links, QR Codes”
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Technical telemetry shows multiple high-confidence indicators of malicious activity. VirusTotal reports 12/95 security vendors flagging the domain. The domain is registered via NAMECHEAP and resolves to IP 173.231.203.14. Creation date is September 24 2023. The SSL certificate is issued by Let's Encrypt, which is frequently used in low-cost automated deployment. Detected technologies include Bootstrap, Apache HTTP Server, reCAPTCHA, Google PageSpeed, and Clipboard.js, suggesting a templated phishing kit designed for user interaction harvesting and credential capture resistance evasion. The domain appears on 1 security blocklist, reinforcing the malicious classification.
Current status indicates the domain is offline and has been taken down, with blocking action attributed to PhishDestroy. Despite inactivity, residual risk remains due to potential reactivation, mirrored deployments, or reuse of the infrastructure IP 173.231.203.14 in adjacent campaigns. Historical VT scoring and prior hosting configuration suggest the asset was part of a broader phishing ecosystem. Users are advised to treat any previously distributed links with caution, avoid credential reuse, and consider that cached or mirrored pages may still exist across third-party infrastructure.
Threat Response Pipeline
Public Blocklist Status
Domain Intelligence
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Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
Technologies · 5 identified
Bootstrap is a free and open-source CSS framework directed at responsive, mobile-first front-end web development. It contains CSS and JavaScript-based design templates for typography, forms, buttons, navigation, and other interface components.
getbootstrap.com 100% confidenceApache is a free and open-source cross-platform web server software.
httpd.apache.org 100% confidencereCAPTCHA is a free service from Google that helps protect websites from spam and abuse.
www.google.com 100% confidenceGoogle PageSpeed is a family of tools designed to help websites performance optimisations.
developers.google.com 100% confidenceVirusTotal Analysis
Site Performance Analysis
Google PageSpeed Insights — mobile performance audit of fre.to · checked Jun 26, 2026
Evidence & External Reports
ChainPatrol
Were You Affected by This Site?
If you have interacted with this domain, entered personal information, or connected a cryptocurrency wallet — take immediate action. Below are resources to help you report the incident and protect yourself.
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About This Report: fre.to
This domain security report for fre.to is maintained by PhishDestroy's automated threat intelligence pipeline. Our system continuously monitors this domain across 91 security vendors on VirusTotal.
The site displays a page titled “Fre.to - Your Ultimate Link Management Solution | Short Links, QR Codes”.
fre.to has been flagged by 12 security vendors as of July 17, 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 fre.to — 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
fre.to) - 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