gain-aave[.]com
“Aave”
12/12 VT
Taken Down
Feb 26, 2026
1 Blocklist
Aave
CDN
86
Threat
PhishDestroy AI
HIGH
PhishDestroy identifies gain-Aave[.]com as a high-risk generic phishing domain designed to impersonate the legitimate Aave platform, a well-known decentralized finance protocol. This type of threat is critical because phishing sites aim to deceive users into divulging sensitive information such as login credentials or private keys, potentially leading to financial loss or identity theft. Users seeking to interact with Aave services must remain cautious of such fraudulent domains to protect their digital assets.
The infrastructure behind gain-aave[.]com exhibits typical phishing characteristics: it was registered recently through NiceNIC International Group Co., Limited, a registrar sometimes associated with abusive registrations. The domain appeared on at least one security blocklist and was flagged by 12 out of 95 security vendors on VirusTotal, indicating a substantial suspicion level. It resolved to the IP address 104.18.20.145 and has since been taken offline, reducing immediate risk but warranting ongoing vigilance as attackers frequently cycle domains.
Users should avoid visiting gain-aave[.]com or providing any personal or financial information to this site. When accessing Aave or any other financial service, always verify the domain carefully and consider using bookmarks or official links. Employing security tools that flag phishing attempts and staying informed through services like PhishDestroy can further mitigate risk. In case of accidental interaction, users are advised to monitor their accounts for suspicious activity and update their credentials promptly.
The infrastructure behind gain-aave[.]com exhibits typical phishing characteristics: it was registered recently through NiceNIC International Group Co., Limited, a registrar sometimes associated with abusive registrations. The domain appeared on at least one security blocklist and was flagged by 12 out of 95 security vendors on VirusTotal, indicating a substantial suspicion level. It resolved to the IP address 104.18.20.145 and has since been taken offline, reducing immediate risk but warranting ongoing vigilance as attackers frequently cycle domains.
Users should avoid visiting gain-aave[.]com or providing any personal or financial information to this site. When accessing Aave or any other financial service, always verify the domain carefully and consider using bookmarks or official links. Employing security tools that flag phishing attempts and staying informed through services like PhishDestroy can further mitigate risk. In case of accidental interaction, users are advised to monitor their accounts for suspicious activity and update their credentials promptly.
Network Security Intelligence
Cloudflare Radar Verdict
Malicious
Threat Response Pipeline
Discovery
Submission
Legal
Takedown
23/24
Pre-emptive Discovery & Ingestion
Global Ecosystem Submission
Legal Notifications & Reporting
Public Transparency & Takedown
Public Blocklist Status
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Live Snapshot
2026-02-26 23:22 UTC
Malicious · 12/12 engines
IP: 104.18.20.145
NiceNIC International Group Co., Limited 33d old
Domain Intelligence
Domaingain-aave.com
Registrar NiceNIC International Group Co., Limited 
(HK) · Abuse: abuse@nicenic.com
NiceNIC International Group Co., Limited (HK) · Abuse: abuse@nicenic.comIP Address104.18.20.145 CDN Real IP hidden behind proxy · AS13335 Cloudflare, Inc.
RegistrationCreated Feb 21, 2026 (33d · New)
Nameservers["ariadne.ns.cloudflare.com", · "nolan.ns.cloudflare.com"]
HTTP Status403 Forbidden
SSL CertificateGoogle Trust Services / WE1
Page TitleAave
First DetectedFeb 26, 2026
HTTP Status403
Detected Technologies
Cloudflare
Detected via Cloudflare Radar · Wappalyzer engine
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VirusTotal Analysis
12 / 12 security vendors flagged this domain
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Lionic
Seclookup
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Site Performance Analysis
Google PageSpeed Insights — mobile performance audit of gain-aave.com · checked Mar 2, 2026
100
Good
Performance
FCP
0.76s
First Contentful Paint
LCP
1.82s
Largest Contentful Paint
CLS
0.019
Cumulative Layout Shift
TBT
0ms
Total Blocking Time
SI
0.76s
Speed Index
Powered by Google PageSpeed Insights · Mobile strategy · Scores: 90-100 Good 50-89 Needs Work 0-49 Poor
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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: gain-aave.com
This domain security report for gain-aave.com is maintained by PhishDestroy's automated threat intelligence pipeline. Our system continuously monitors this domain across 12 security vendors on VirusTotal, 1 public blocklists.
The site displays a page titled “Aave”, which may be designed to impersonate Aave.
gain-aave.com has been flagged by 12 security vendors as of March 26, 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 gain-aave.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
gain-aave.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