This domain, paypal.com-account.online, poses as a legitimate PayPal platform to deceive users into participating in a fraudulent giveaway labeled 'Concours paypal.' The site is designed to harvest personal and financial information under the pretense of a promotional contest, a common tactic in brand impersonation schemes. Victims may be tricked into entering sensitive credentials, which could lead to unauthorized account access, financial theft, or identity fraud. The use of a domain name closely resembling PayPal’s official branding increases the likelihood of successful deception, particularly among users who do not scrutinize URLs carefully. Analysis indicates this domain was registered on December 8, 2025, through Dynadot LLC, a registrar frequently exploited for malicious infrastructure. At the time of assessment, 20 out of 95 security vendors on VirusTotal flagged the domain as malicious, reflecting a moderate-to-high confidence level in its fraudulent nature. The domain resolves to the IP address 84.32.84.143, hosted on AS47583 (Hostinger International Limited) in Lithuania, a network segment previously associated with phishing and scam operations. The absence of an SSL certificate further undermines its legitimacy, as secure connections are standard for financial services. Users who visited paypal.com-account.online should immediately cease all interaction with the site. If any credentials or financial details were entered, affected individuals should log into their legitimate PayPal account via the official website or application to review recent transactions and change passwords. Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) to add an additional layer of security. Monitor bank and credit card statements for unauthorized activity, and report any suspicious transactions to the financial institution. Additionally, consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with major credit bureaus to mitigate potential identity theft risks. This domain has been taken offline, but similar threats may emerge; users are advised to verify URLs carefully and rely on official channels for PayPal communications.
Registration (base domain)com-account.online · Created Dec 8, 2025 (316d)
Time to First Unavailability156 days
What we count
Elapsed time from the first stored abuse report to the first observation that the content was unavailable. This does not establish the cause.
What each report contains
Stored outgoing-report records may reference evidence available at the time, such as vendor verdicts, registration data, hosting details, classifications, or screenshots. This page does not infer the exact payload delivered, receipt, acknowledgement, or action by a recipient.
Technical detailsProvenance & timestamps
First DetectedDec 9, 2025
DOM Analysisanalyzed Apr 23, 2026score 10/1001 brand signal
Submitted URLhttp://paypal.com-account.online/
ICANN OVERSIGHTRegistration: com-account.online
Accreditation and RAA context
Registrar accreditation and DNS abuse obligations
For the registrable domain com-account.online behind this subdomain, the registrar above operates under an ICANN accreditation agreement. The links below provide the official fee schedule and current DNS abuse compliance guidance.
Accreditation is a contract, not a safety certification.
RAA §3.18 establishes abuse-contact and handling requirements. This report can document stored outbound notices and later technical observations; it does not by itself establish receipt, investigation, remediation, or contractual non-compliance.
Accountability draft
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Network & certificates
Stored technical evidence
Network & DNS
Resolved IP
84.32.84.143
Network ASN
AS47583
Organization
Hostinger International Limited
Observed location
Vilnius, LT
Server header
hcdn
Nameservers 2
ns1.dns-parking.com
ns2.dns-parking.com
Location describes the IP network.
TLS certificate
Valid from
2025-12-08 21:40:01
Valid until
2026-03-07 21:40:01
Validity
Stored certificate expired
Collection time
2026-06-14 22:01:42 UTC
Collection source
PhishDestroy collector
Saved certificate metadata. Certificate dates without a timezone are shown as stored. Transport encryption does not establish that the site is trustworthy.
Primary outcomeDNS inactivereason: DNS NXDOMAIN80% confidence
Attributionsource: Dns Cache
Evidence layersAvailability: DNS inactiveContent: UnreachableDNS: NXDOMAINRegistration: Unknown
Latest HTTP observationUnknownProbe Inconclusive20%2026-10-21 01:09:12 UTC
RDAP registrationUnknown
Observed timelinelast reachable: 2026-06-14 16:48:06 UTCcurrent episode first observed: 2026-09-30 16:14:55 UTCobserved RIP window: 2026-06-14 16:48:06 UTC → 2026-09-30 16:14:55 UTC · 2,591.45hmidpoint estimate ≈ 2026-08-07 16:31:30 UTC · precision very low · basis bounded
Availability, content, DNS and registration are independent evidence layers. NXDOMAIN, an unreachable origin or missing content alone does not prove registrar action. A registrar or provider is credited only when a direct technical marker identifies that actor. Report causality is shown separately.
An estimated time describes an observation window. It does not prove a registrar action or the exact moment a site became unavailable.
Check for cloaking
Compare what a browser and a crawler receive, and check for Keitaro traffic routing.
No cloaking flag in this check
unavailable: raw=connection_error; http=0; via=http_proxy; error=SOCKSHTTPConnectionPool(host='paypal.com-account.online', port=80): Max retries exceeded with url: / (Caused by NewConne
paypal.com-account.online
Stored observation history12
Dated changes retained by the monitor and source collectors. Newest observations appear first; source states are not proof of a takedown.
Stored relationships are grouped by the exact matching attribute. A shared provider or registrar alone does not prove common ownership.
Infrastructure map · paypal.com-account.online
Each lane is one reason a domain is linked to this host. Node size marks VirusTotal detections and dashed nodes are already offline. The full lists follow below.
Same automated brand label: PayPal8
Reports with the same collector label. A shared label does not establish impersonation or common ownership. View matching reports →
4 evidence signal groups linked0 stored notification recordsContent unavailable
Listed domains receive at least one abuse report; this entry has no retained notification history.
If credentials were compromised, report immediately. Do not engage with recovery scammers.
If credentials, payment data, or files were exposed, report the incident immediately. Change affected passwords, revoke active sessions, and scan the device.
Beware of recovery scammers! Recovery scammers may pose as investigators, lawyers, or tracing services. Do not pay upfront fees or disclose credentials.Learn more about recovery fraud →
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After a phishing incident
Recommendations & Advice for Victims
Choose the steps that match what you shared. Keep a copy of this report alongside your own records.
What should I do immediately?
Urgent
Stop using the suspicious site. Open the real service through its official app or an address you already trust.
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
Keep original emails, receipts, messages and screenshots in a secure place. A factual timeline helps the receiving authority understand what happened. IC3 evidence guidance ↗
Payment records — if you paid, save the receipt, amount, date, payment provider and recipient details.
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.com-account.online)
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)
Your bank or payment provider — contact its fraud team promptly through official contact details if money or card information was exposed.
Local police — creates an official record, even if they can't act immediately
A report is not a guarantee of recovery or investigation, but prompt, accurate transaction data can help authorities and service providers trace the incident.
How do phishing scams typically work?
Fake websites — pixel-perfect clones of legitimate sites with slightly altered domains
Pig butchering — trust built over weeks via Telegram/WhatsApp/dating apps, then money stolen
Recovery scams — fraudsters pose as recovery agents and demand upfront fees. Never share a seed phrase or pay before independently verifying the provider
AI-powered scams — deepfakes, automated phishing, and AI-generated sites making fraud harder to detect
How can I protect myself in the future?
Bookmark official sites — never click links from emails, DMs, or ads
Verify domains — check on PhishDestroy before interacting. Check HTTPS, spelling, domain age
"Too good to be true" = scam — guaranteed returns, celebrity endorsements, urgent deadlines
About this reportSources, observation dates and corrections
This report combines saved page captures, registration and network records, scanner results and PhishDestroy reporting history. Each source keeps its own observation date. Open a source report to inspect the original result.
The AI-assisted analysis was written on . It describes the evidence available at that time; later source checks can change.
A capture documents what was shown. A scanner result records that provider’s assessment at the time of its check. Neither a valid certificate nor a zero-detection result is a guarantee of safety.
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