lostmoneyforum[.]com
Domain Security & Threat Intelligence Report“lostmoneyforum.com”
20/20 VT
Active
Apr 14, 2026
1 Blocklist
+ more
VirusTotal Confirmed (20/20) 1 Blocklist
95
Risk Score
PhishDestroy AI
HIGH
PhishDestroy identifies lostmoneyforum[.]com as a high-risk generic phishing domain masquerading as a cryptocurrency money-loss forum to trick victims into connecting drainer wallets. The page title mirrors the domain itself, offering no legitimate functionality while aiming to harvest private keys and seed phrases under the guise of community support. No brand or drainer kit signatures have been publicly disclosed for this sample, indicating a likely bespoke or newly deployed campaign.
This domain was flagged by PhishDestroy on June 21 2025, the same day it was created. VirusTotal analysis shows 20 out of 95 participating security vendors flagging the domain, yielding a VT score of 20/95. The registrar is NAMECHEAP INC and the site resolves to IP 161.35.17.45. Google Safe Browsing has already marked the domain as unsafe and it appears on three additional public blocklists curated by PhishingArmy, OISD, and CERT-PL.
As of today this domain remains ACTIVE and poses a high risk to cryptocurrency users seeking financial advice or recovery services. Immediate defensive actions include network-wide DNS sinkholing of 161.35.17.45, continued VT re-scanning for updated verdicts, and public advisories to deter victim interaction. The remaining risk is high due to the domain’s recency, low VT detection ceiling, and the absence of takedown confirmation from the registrar. Users should treat any reference to lostmoneyforum[.]com as malicious and report it to their security teams or via PhishDestroy’s submission portal.
This domain was flagged by PhishDestroy on June 21 2025, the same day it was created. VirusTotal analysis shows 20 out of 95 participating security vendors flagging the domain, yielding a VT score of 20/95. The registrar is NAMECHEAP INC and the site resolves to IP 161.35.17.45. Google Safe Browsing has already marked the domain as unsafe and it appears on three additional public blocklists curated by PhishingArmy, OISD, and CERT-PL.
As of today this domain remains ACTIVE and poses a high risk to cryptocurrency users seeking financial advice or recovery services. Immediate defensive actions include network-wide DNS sinkholing of 161.35.17.45, continued VT re-scanning for updated verdicts, and public advisories to deter victim interaction. The remaining risk is high due to the domain’s recency, low VT detection ceiling, and the absence of takedown confirmation from the registrar. Users should treat any reference to lostmoneyforum[.]com as malicious and report it to their security teams or via PhishDestroy’s submission portal.
VirusTotal
20 det.
DNS Security
6/12
CF Radar
Malicious
URLScan
SSL
Invalid
Age
10 mo
Status
Live 200
DestroyList
Listed
Network Security Intelligence
DNS Provider Blocks
6 / 12
Cloudflare Radar Verdict
Malicious
SSL Certificate
Invalid
SSL certificate is invalid or expired. Issuer:
Threat Response Pipeline
Discovery
Submission
Legal
Takedown
19/21
Pre-emptive Discovery & Ingestion
Global Ecosystem Submission
Legal Notifications & Reporting
Public Transparency & Takedown
Public Blocklist Status
Evidence Capture
Live Snapshot
2026-04-14 17:33 UTC
Malicious · 20/20 engines
IP: 161.35.17.45
NAMECHEAP INC 297d old
Domain Intelligence
Domainlostmoneyforum.com
Registrar NAMECHEAP INC 
(SE) · Abuse: abuse@digitalocean.com, abuse@namecheap.com
NAMECHEAP INC (SE) · Abuse: abuse@digitalocean.com, abuse@namecheap.comIP Address161.35.17.45
RegistrationCreated Jun 21, 2025 (297d)
Nameserversns1.namehero.com · ns2.namehero.com
CloakingNo cloaking
Favicon
SSL CertificateInvalid ·
Page Titlelostmoneyforum.com
First DetectedApr 14, 2026
HTTP Status200
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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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meteoras.cc About This Report: lostmoneyforum.com
This domain security report for lostmoneyforum.com is maintained by PhishDestroy's automated threat intelligence pipeline. Our system continuously monitors this domain across 20 security vendors on VirusTotal, 1 public blocklists.
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lostmoneyforum.com has been flagged by 20 security vendors as of April 14, 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 lostmoneyforum.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
lostmoneyforum.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