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This domain has been flagged as malicious
Detected by 5 security vendors. Exercise extreme caution — do not enter personal information or connect wallets. Generate an official AI-powered complaint letter to file with cybercrime authorities.
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Domain Security & Threat Intelligence Report

“Apple Gift Card – Buy your Apple gift card here”

5/95 VT URLQuery: 2 Content unavailable May 12, 2026 Unavailable since May 14, 2026 Apple Brand Impersonation 1 Report Sent 2d to unavailable US US + more
63 Risk Score
PhishDestroy AI
HIGH
Ref
A40A1EE6
Score
63/100
Engine
PD-4 Turbo
PhishDestroy identifies giftcardsbalance[.]online as an active crypto drainer phishing domain posing as a legitimate gift card balance checker. This domain leverages deceptive branding to trick users into connecting crypto wallets, draining funds under the guise of verifying gift card balances. Given its elevated risk level and active status, immediate user caution is warranted to prevent financial loss.

This domain was flagged with a high-risk status and exhibits multiple red flags across key threat intelligence metrics. Registered through Global Domain Group LLC on May 07, 2026, the domain resolves to IP 163.61.188.7 and is secured with a Let's Encrypt SSL certificate. VirusTotal analysis reveals a concerning detection ratio of 2 out of 95 security vendors, indicating minimal initial scrutiny despite its malicious intent. The domain’s recent creation date and association with a generic registrar further underscore its opportunistic nature, designed to exploit users seeking quick gift card balance checks.

To mitigate exposure to this crypto drainer, users should refrain from interacting with giftcardsbalance[.]online or any suspicious links claiming to verify gift card balances. Block the domain at the network level and update endpoint security rules to flag or block traffic to 163.61.188.7. Additionally, verify gift card balances directly through official retailer websites or trusted platforms, avoiding unsolicited emails or ads. If wallet connection was attempted, revoke any unauthorized permissions immediately and transfer remaining assets to a secure, offline wallet.
VirusTotal
VirusTotal
5 det.
URLQuery
URLQuery
2 det.
URLScan
URLScan
Gridinsoft
1/100
ScamAdviser
Scamadviser
1/100
SSL
Let's Encrypt
Age
3 mo New
Observed status
Content unavailable
PhishDestroy
DestroyList
Listed
Reports Sent
1
Data coverage VirusTotal 5 / 95 URLQuery 2 det. OTX no pulses CF Radar clean URLScan report ready DNS blocks none SSL valid, 85d WHOIS 3 mo old Screenshot not captured Redirect chain not probed Gridinsoft 1/100 Scamadviser 1/100
Security Signals
GS Gridinsoft Analysis 1 / 100
2 0 2 3 4

Threat Response Pipeline

Discovery
Checks
Reports
Availability
12/12
Pre-emptive Discovery & Ingestion
Threat Ingested
1/1 ✓
Threat Ingested
giftcardsbalance.online detected and queued for full analysis
May 12, 2026
Threat Intelligence Checks
Cloudflare Radar · Web Archive · VirusTotal · Google Safe Browsing · Brand Impersonation · Forensic Evidence Collected · Technical Analysis Recorded
7/7 ✓
Cloudflare Radar
Scanned via Cloudflare Radar — DNS, certificates & network data
Web Archive
Preserved in Wayback Machine — historical evidence archived
VirusTotal
5 / 95 vendors flagged on VirusTotal
May 15, 2026
Google Safe Browsing
May 12, 2026
Brand Impersonation
Impersonation of Apple
Forensic Evidence Collected
Stored evidence from URLScan.io, URLQuery, stored screenshot
Technical Analysis Recorded
The report contains stored technology or forensic-analysis results
Jul 31, 2026
Notification Records
Abuse Reports Sent
1/1 ✓
Abuse Reports Sent
Abuse report sent to registrar Global Domain Group LLC, hosting provider, 1 abuse contact
abuse@whiteprivacy.com
May 12, 2026
Publication & Availability
DestroyList Published · Content Observed Unavailable · Time to First Unavailability
3/3 ✓
DestroyList Published
May 12, 2026
Content Observed Unavailable
The latest stored checks indicate that the reported content is unavailable; this does not establish who or what caused the change
May 14, 2026
Time to First Unavailability
49 hours elapsed from detection to the first unavailable observation

Public Blocklist Status

Evidence Capture

Live Snapshot
2026-05-12 04:13 UTC
Malicious · 5/95 engines
Forensic screenshot of giftcardsbalance.online showing the phishing page layout
IP: 163.61.188.7
Global Domain Group LLC
85d old
Let's Encrypt
Page Title
Apple Gift Card – Buy your Apple gift card here

Domain Intelligence

Domaingiftcardsbalance.online
Registrar Global Domain Group US(US)
IP Address 163.61.188.7 US
GeoUS Staten Island, US
NetworkAS153568 · MIT
RegistrationCreated May 07, 2026 (85d · New)
Time to First Unavailability 2 days
What we count Elapsed time from the first stored abuse report to the first observation that giftcardsbalance.online was unavailable. This does not establish the cause.
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 DetectedMay 12, 2026
Nameserversdns1.lytehosting.comdns2.lytehosting.comdns3.lytehosting.comdns4.lytehosting.com
TLS Fingerprintb0e7d5e483e2345a57ad8aedce0045fe16c95c44…
Case IDPD-20260512-9CD140
Shared-IP Neighbors · 2 other domains
163.61.188.7 is hosting 2 other flagged phishing/scam domains in our database. Co-hosting on a non-CDN IP is a strong bulletproof-hosting signal.
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Technologies · 6 identified
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MySQL
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PHP
Programming languages

PHP is a general-purpose scripting language used for web development.

php.net 100% confidence
LiteSpeed
Web servers

LiteSpeed is a high-scalability web server.

litespeedtech.com 100% confidence
jQuery
JavaScript libraries

jQuery is a JavaScript library which is a free, open-source software designed to simplify HTML DOM tree traversal and manipulation, as well as event handling, CSS animation, and Ajax.

jquery.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.

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VirusTotal Analysis

5 / 95 security vendors flagged this domain
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LevelBlue

Archived Evidence

Wayback Machine Snapshot
A historical snapshot is available for evidence review
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Site Performance Analysis

Google PageSpeed Insights — mobile performance audit of giftcardsbalance.online · checked May 12, 2026

77
Needs Work
Performance
FCP
2.55s
First Contentful Paint
LCP
5.1s
Largest Contentful Paint
CLS
0.021
Cumulative Layout Shift
TBT
0ms
Total Blocking Time
SI
3.37s
Speed Index
Powered by Google PageSpeed Insights · Mobile strategy · Scores: 90-100 Good 50-89 Needs Work 0-49 Poor

Evidence & External Reports

Were You Affected by This Site?

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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.

Beware of recovery scammers! After being scammed, criminals may contact you again pretending to be "recovery agents," lawyers, or investigators who claim they can retrieve your lost funds — for a fee. This is a second scam. No legitimate service will ask for upfront payment to recover stolen crypto. Learn more about recovery fraud →

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About This Report: giftcardsbalance.online

This report presents the latest stored evidence available to PhishDestroy. Source timestamps are shown where available; availability and vendor verdicts can change after collection.

The site displays a page titled “Apple Gift Card – Buy your Apple gift card here”, which may be designed to impersonate Apple.

giftcardsbalance.online has been flagged by 5 security vendors as of July 31, 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 giftcardsbalance.online — 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 giftcardsbalance.online)
  • 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

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