meta-whales[.]network
“Meta Whale - Where virtuality meets reality”
2/95 VT
Cloaked · Live
Sep 20, 2025
Unavailable since May 01, 2026
4 Blocklists
1 Report Sent
Cloaking
CDN
+ more
87
Risk Score
PhishDestroy AI
HIGH
The domain meta-whales[.]network was a generic phishing site designed to deceive users into disclosing sensitive information without impersonating a specific brand or employing a known drainer kit. As of the latest verification, meta-whales[.]network has been taken offline, though it previously posed an elevated risk of credential theft or other fraudulent activity.
Technical indicators confirm meta-whales[.]network was flagged by 2 of 95 VirusTotal security vendors, including CRDF and Gridinsoft, which assigned a trust score of 87/100. The domain appeared on 5 security blocklists, including PhishDestroy, ScamSniffer, and Polkadot, and was registered through Cloud DNS Ltd on July 17, 2025. It resolved to the IP address 188.114.96.3, hosted by Cloudflare in the US, with no SSL certificate issued. The observed page title was 'Meta Whale - Where virtuality meets reality', and the domain used a single nameserver.
Users who interacted with meta-whales[.]network should immediately change any credentials entered on the site and enable two-factor authentication on affected accounts. Monitor financial and login activity for signs of fraud, and report the domain to platforms like Google Safe Browsing, PhishTank, or local cybercrime authorities to assist in preventing further abuse.
Technical indicators confirm meta-whales[.]network was flagged by 2 of 95 VirusTotal security vendors, including CRDF and Gridinsoft, which assigned a trust score of 87/100. The domain appeared on 5 security blocklists, including PhishDestroy, ScamSniffer, and Polkadot, and was registered through Cloud DNS Ltd on July 17, 2025. It resolved to the IP address 188.114.96.3, hosted by Cloudflare in the US, with no SSL certificate issued. The observed page title was 'Meta Whale - Where virtuality meets reality', and the domain used a single nameserver.
Users who interacted with meta-whales[.]network should immediately change any credentials entered on the site and enable two-factor authentication on affected accounts. Monitor financial and login activity for signs of fraud, and report the domain to platforms like Google Safe Browsing, PhishTank, or local cybercrime authorities to assist in preventing further abuse.
VirusTotal
2 det.
URLScan
Gridinsoft
0/100
Age
12 mo
Observed status
Cloaked · reachable
DestroyList
Listed
Reports Sent
1
Data coverage
VirusTotal
2 / 95
URLQuery
no detections
OTX
no pulses
CF Radar
clean
URLScan
report ready
DNS blocks
none
SSL
no cert
WHOIS
12 mo old
Screenshot
not captured
Redirect chain
not probed
Gridinsoft
0/100
Threat Response Pipeline
Discovery
Checks
Reports
Availability
11/12
Pre-emptive Discovery & Ingestion
Threat Intelligence Checks
Notification Records
Publication & Availability
Public Blocklist Status
Evidence Capture
Live Snapshot
2025-09-20 23:15 UTC
Malicious · 2/95 engines
IP: 188.114.96.3
Cloud DNS Ltd
Cloud DNS Ltd 364d old
Domain Intelligence
Domainmeta-whales.network
Registrar
Cloud DNS
(GB)
(GB)
IP Address
188.114.96.3
CDN
Geo
San Francisco, US
San Francisco, USNetworkASAS13335 · AS13335 Cloudflare, Inc.
Origin IP is hidden behind a CDN proxy. Reverse-IP on the edge IP returns unrelated tenants — origin discovery requires passive-DNS or CT cross-reference.
RegistrationCreated Jul 17, 2025 (364d) — Expires Jan 01, 1970
CloakingCloaking Detected Status split · score 2/6
This site shows different content to security bots vs real users
Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
First DetectedSep 20, 2025
Nameservers1
Favicon Hash
Shared-IP Neighbors · CDN-hosted
IP is behind a large CDN (3,449+ co-hosted phishing domains on same edge IP)
The origin is proxied via Cloudflare or a similar content-delivery network. Edge-IP neighbors aren't meaningful — hundreds of unrelated customers share each edge node. Origin IP discovery requires passive-DNS or CT cross-reference.
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Were You Affected by This Site?
You are not alone and there is nothing to be ashamed of. Scammers are sophisticated criminals who exploit trust. Reporting your experience is the most powerful weapon against fraud — your report can prevent others from becoming victims and help law enforcement take action. Silence is the scammer's greatest advantage. Break it.
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.
Chainabuse
Report crypto wallet address, transaction, or phishing URL
FBI IC3
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Europol
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Action Fraud
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SEAL-ISAC
Security Alliance — crypto threat intelligence
Domain Appeal
Contest this listing if false positive
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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Related Domain Reports
Other Domains on 188.114.96.3 6 phishing domains
This IP hosts multiple phishing domains — infrastructure shared across campaigns
More Domains at Cloud DNS 6 flagged
About This Report: meta-whales.network
This domain security report for meta-whales.network is maintained by PhishDestroy's automated threat intelligence pipeline. Our system continuously monitors this domain across 95 security vendors on VirusTotal, 4 public blocklists, URLScan.io.
The site displays a page titled “Meta Whale - Where virtuality meets reality”.
meta-whales.network has been flagged by 2 security vendors as of July 17, 2026.
If you believe this listing is inaccurate, you can submit an appeal. For more information about our methodology, visit our FAQ page.
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Recommendations & Advice for Victims
An estimated $51 billion flowed to illicit crypto wallets in 2024 (source). If you interacted with meta-whales.network — 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
meta-whales.network) - 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