join[.]trader-arcus[.]xyz
1/91 VT
Unverified
Jul 27, 2026
1 Blocklist
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68
Risk Score
PhishDestroy AI
HIGH
join[.]trader-arcus[.]xyz is currently active and has been identified as a high‑risk phishing site. The domain was registered on July 19 2026 through NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED and is hosted on the Cloudflare network, resolving to the IP address 172.67.192.248. Authoritative name servers fay.ns.cloudflare.com and sergi.ns.cloudflare.com confirm the use of Cloudflare’s DNS infrastructure. VirusTotal analysis shows that one of ninety‑one security vendors flagged the domain, indicating at least a single detection of malicious activity. The domain is listed on two public blocklists—PhishDestroy and ScamSniffer—which further corroborates its malicious status.
The presence on PhishDestroy indicates that the domain is associated with known phishing campaigns, while ScamSniffer's inclusion reflects its detection in broader scam monitoring. The single vendor flag on VirusTotal suggests that the malicious behavior may be recent or limited in scope, but the high risk rating assigned by internal assessment reinforces the need for proactive protection. The use of Cloudflare's CDN can obscure the true origin of the hosting server, complicating attribution and forensic analysis. Defenders should therefore prioritize DNS‑level blocking rather than relying solely on IP blocking, as the Cloudflare address may serve multiple unrelated sites. Logging of TLS handshake metadata, such as SNI values, can aid in identifying attempts to connect to the domain.
Organizations should also educate users about the likelihood of phishing attempts referencing the “trader‑arcus” brand, even though no specific brand targeting information is currently available. Recommended mitigations include adding the domain to network deny lists, configuring DNS filtering to block the IP 172.67.192.248, and monitoring for any internal connections to the Cloudflare name servers.
The presence on PhishDestroy indicates that the domain is associated with known phishing campaigns, while ScamSniffer's inclusion reflects its detection in broader scam monitoring. The single vendor flag on VirusTotal suggests that the malicious behavior may be recent or limited in scope, but the high risk rating assigned by internal assessment reinforces the need for proactive protection. The use of Cloudflare's CDN can obscure the true origin of the hosting server, complicating attribution and forensic analysis. Defenders should therefore prioritize DNS‑level blocking rather than relying solely on IP blocking, as the Cloudflare address may serve multiple unrelated sites. Logging of TLS handshake metadata, such as SNI values, can aid in identifying attempts to connect to the domain.
Organizations should also educate users about the likelihood of phishing attempts referencing the “trader‑arcus” brand, even though no specific brand targeting information is currently available. Recommended mitigations include adding the domain to network deny lists, configuring DNS filtering to block the IP 172.67.192.248, and monitoring for any internal connections to the Cloudflare name servers.
VirusTotal
1 det.
URLScan
SSL
Google Trust Services
Age
8d Very New!
Observed status
Last known active
DestroyList
Listed
Data coverage
VirusTotal
1 / 91
URLQuery
no detections
OTX
no pulses
CF Radar
no data
URLScan
report ready
DNS blocks
none
SSL
valid, 81d
WHOIS
8d old
Screenshot
not captured
Redirect chain
not probed
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.
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Availability
10/12
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Live Snapshot
2026-07-27 09:38 UTC
Malicious · 1/91 engines
IP: 104.21.20.144
NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED
NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED 8d old
Google Trust Services
Domain Intelligence
Domainjoin.trader-arcus.xyz
Registrar (base domain)
NiceNIC
(RU) PhishDestroy Investigation
(RU) PhishDestroy Investigation
Registration (base domain)trader-arcus.xyz · Created Jul 19, 2026 (8d · Very New!) — Expires Jul 19, 2027
Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
First DetectedJul 27, 2026
Nameserversfay.ns.cloudflare.comsergi.ns.cloudflare.com
Shared-IP Neighbors · 3 other domains
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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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Related Domain Reports
Other Domains on 104.21.20.144 2 phishing domains
This IP hosts multiple phishing domains — infrastructure shared across campaigns
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proinvestweb.com About This Report: join.trader-arcus.xyz
This report presents the latest stored evidence available to PhishDestroy. Source timestamps are shown where available; availability and vendor verdicts can change after collection.
join.trader-arcus.xyz has been flagged by 1 security vendor as of July 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 join.trader-arcus.xyz — 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
join.trader-arcus.xyz) - 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