kraken-supportteam[.]com
“Kraken: Buy and sell crypto securely in the UK”
This domain exhibits multiple technical indicators of malicious intent. VirusTotal reports a detection score of 4 out of 95 security vendors. It is registered through OwnRegistrar, Inc., resolves to IP 188.114.97.3, and was created on March 28, 2026. Google Safe Browsing classifies it under SOCIAL_ENGINEERING, and it is blocked by two security blocklists including SEAL and MetaMask. These factors collectively indicate a recently activated and actively distributed threat with elevated risk potential.
As of current analysis, kraken-supportteam[.]com remains active and is being actively blocked by major security platforms. Immediate defensive actions include blocking the domain at DNS and network levels, flagging the IP and SSL certificate, and updating user awareness campaigns to avoid interaction. Despite active blocking, the domain’s recent creation and low detection rate suggest it may remain active for several days before full takedown. Users are advised to treat any unsolicited support communications referencing Kraken as suspicious and to verify via official channels. The residual risk remains elevated due to the domain’s active status and partial detection coverage.
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OwnRegistrar, Inc.Domain Intelligence
OwnRegistrar, Inc. 
(US) · Abuse: abuse@ownregistrar.comTechnologies · 3 identified
Performance monitoring tool that measures website speed from real users.
Web infrastructure and security company providing CDN, DDoS mitigation, and DNS services.
Third major version of HTTP protocol, built on QUIC for faster, more reliable connections.
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Google PageSpeed Insights — mobile performance audit of kraken-supportteam.com · checked Mar 29, 2026
Evidence & External Reports
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About This Report: kraken-supportteam.com
This domain security report for kraken-supportteam.com is maintained by PhishDestroy's automated threat intelligence pipeline. Our system continuously monitors this domain across 4 security vendors on VirusTotal, 1 public blocklists, and Google Safe Browsing.
The site displays a page titled “Kraken: Buy and sell crypto securely in the UK”, which may be designed to impersonate Kraken.
kraken-supportteam.com has been flagged by 4 security vendors as of March 29, 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 kraken-supportteam.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
kraken-supportteam.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