paypal-communications[.]com
OTX: 2 pulses
Active threat
Jun 11, 2026
PayPal
Impersonation
CA
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CA
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65
Risk Score
PhishDestroy AI
HIGH
This domain, paypal-communications[.]com, is currently under investigation and has been flagged as a confirmed banking phishing site. Registered through MarkMonitor Inc., the domain is actively managed with nameservers including ns1-pchnet.PayPal.com, ns2-pchnet.paypal.com, and pdns100.ultradns.com. The HTTP status code 301 suggests that the domain is redirecting traffic to another location, which could be a sign of phishing activity.
The domain appears on one security blocklist, indicating that it has been identified as malicious by at least one reputable security service. PhishDestroy has blocked the domain, further confirming its status as a phishing site. Despite the absence of detections from 91 vendors on VirusTotal, this does not provide evidence of safety, as the domain may still be actively used for phishing attacks.
As of July 27, 2026, the domain remains active, and defenders should take immediate action to block it and warn users against accessing it. The exact content of the site has not yet been analyzed, but the infrastructure and blocking status strongly suggest that it is being used for phishing attempts targeting banking credentials. Defenders should monitor for any related malicious activity and consider implementing additional security measures to protect against this threat.
The domain appears on one security blocklist, indicating that it has been identified as malicious by at least one reputable security service. PhishDestroy has blocked the domain, further confirming its status as a phishing site. Despite the absence of detections from 91 vendors on VirusTotal, this does not provide evidence of safety, as the domain may still be actively used for phishing attacks.
As of July 27, 2026, the domain remains active, and defenders should take immediate action to block it and warn users against accessing it. The exact content of the site has not yet been analyzed, but the infrastructure and blocking status strongly suggest that it is being used for phishing attempts targeting banking credentials. Defenders should monitor for any related malicious activity and consider implementing additional security measures to protect against this threat.
VirusTotal
0 det.
OTX AlienVault
SSL
DigiCert Inc
Observed status
Active threat 301
DestroyList
Listed
Data coverage
VirusTotal
no detections
URLQuery
no detections
OTX
2 pulses
CF Radar
clean
URLScan
not submitted
DNS blocks
none
SSL
valid, 121d
WHOIS
not parsed
Screenshot
not captured
Redirect chain
not probed
Threat Response Pipeline
Discovery
Checks
Reports
Availability
8/10
Pre-emptive Discovery & Ingestion
Threat Intelligence Checks
Notification Records
Publication & Availability
Public Blocklist Status
Domain Intelligence
Domainpaypal-communications.com
Registrar
MarkMonitor
IP Address
162.159.141.96
HTTP Status301 Moved Permanently
Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
First DetectedJun 11, 2026
Nameservers["ns1-pchnet.paypal.com","ns2-pchnet.paypal.com","pdns100.ultradns.com","pdns100.ultradns.net"]
MX Records10 mx2.paypalcorp.com 10 mx1.paypalcorp.com
TLS Fingerprint6e107db3ac75cc896b0584c8c4e1361ef49d57e5…
Related Campaign Members · 8 sharing fingerprint
Other tracked phishing domains sharing this site’s infrastructure fingerprint:
MarkMonitor Inc.
PayPal
— suggests a coordinated kit / operator cluster.
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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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SEAL-ISAC
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Domain Appeal
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About This Report: paypal-communications.com
This report presents the latest stored evidence available to PhishDestroy. Source timestamps are shown where available; availability and vendor verdicts can change after collection.
paypal-communications.com has been listed on PhishDestroy as a suspicious domain. Scanned by 91 security vendors — automated detections may take time to update. PhishDestroy threat analysts continue to monitor this domain.
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Recommendations & Advice for Victims
An estimated $51 billion flowed to illicit crypto wallets in 2024 (source). If you interacted with paypal-communications.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
paypal-communications.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