Stored registration data identifies NameSilo as the registrar. PhishDestroy maintains separate registrar investigations; that broader material is contextual and is not an independent detection for this domain.
pledoo.casino is a brand impersonation scam targeting the Crypto Casino and gambling sector, specifically impersonating the popular online crypto casino Pledoo. The domain was registered on December 21, 2025, through NameSilo, LLC, and is currently offline, having been taken down after being identified as a malicious threat. This domain was flagged by 15 of 95 security vendors on VirusTotal, indicating a high likelihood of malicious intent. Additionally, it appears on one security blocklist and is referenced in one AlienVault OTX threat intelligence pulse, further confirming its association with fraudulent activity. The domain resolves to IP address 172.67.189.73, which is hosted on Cloudflare, a common tactic used by threat actors to obfuscate the true origin of their infrastructure. Notably, the domain lacks an SSL certificate, which is a red flag for any legitimate service, especially in the crypto gambling space where secure connections are standard.
PhishDestroy identifies this domain as a brand impersonation threat, specifically designed to deceive users into believing they are interacting with the legitimate Pledoo platform. The page title, "Pledoo: Most Popular Online Crypto Casino Based on Blockchain," is a direct attempt to mimic the brand and lure victims into providing sensitive information or connecting their crypto wallets, which could lead to asset theft. The fact that it was flagged by 15 out of 95 VirusTotal vendors underscores its malicious nature, and its presence on a security blocklist and OTX pulse indicates that security researchers have already identified it as a threat. The registration date of December 21, 2025, suggests it was created shortly before being taken offline, a common pattern for phishing and impersonation domains that are used for short-lived campaigns.
Currently, pledoo.casino is offline, which is a positive development for users who may have been exposed to the scam. However, users who visited the site before it was taken down should take immediate precautions. PhishDestroy recommends that anyone who interacted with this domain change their passwords, enable two-factor authentication on all accounts, and monitor their crypto wallets for unauthorized transactions. It is also advisable to report any suspicious activity to the legitimate Pledoo platform and to law enforcement if any financial loss occurred. To stay safe, always verify domain names carefully, look for SSL certificates, and avoid clicking on links from unsolicited sources. If you are looking for crypto gambling services, ensure you access them directly through official channels and bookmarks rather than through search results or advertisements.
Detection-evasion analysis
Cloaking and traffic-distribution check
Not observedNo cloaking was observed in the stored scan
Stored crawler-versus-browser observations for this host, plus a live fingerprint check for Keitaro-style traffic distribution systems.
Stored cloaking flag
Not observed
Cloaking score
0/6
Last cloaking scan
Scanner note:unavailable: raw=connection_error; http=0; via=http_proxy; error=SOCKSHTTPConnectionPool(host='pledoo.casino', port=80): Max retries exceeded with url: / (Caused by NewConnectionError("
Live TDS fingerprint check
Seven Keitaro fingerprints plus a crawler-versus-browser comparison, run from the PhishDestroy scanner when this panel is open.
RegistrationCreated Dec 21, 2025 (294d)—Expires Dec 21, 2026
Time to First Unavailability129 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 DetectedJan 5, 2026
DOM Analysisanalyzed Apr 23, 2026score 83/1001 brand signal
Submitted URLhttps://pledoo.casino/
ICANN OVERSIGHT
Accreditation and RAA context
Registrar accreditation and DNS abuse obligations
For this gTLD, 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.
Primary outcomeDNS inactivereason: DNS NXDOMAIN80% confidence
Attributionsource: Dns Cache
Evidence layersAvailability: DNS inactiveContent: UnreachableDNS: NXDOMAINRegistration: Unknown
Latest HTTP observationUnknownProbe Inconclusive20%2026-10-11 01:09:52 UTC
RDAP registrationUnknown
Observed timelinelast reachable: 2026-06-16 22:11:06 UTCcurrent episode first observed: 2026-09-30 16:14:55 UTCobserved RIP window: 2026-06-16 22:11:06 UTC → 2026-09-30 16:14:55 UTC · 2,538.06hmidpoint estimate ≈ 2026-08-08 19:13:00 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.
Casino / Gambling License Verification
Unverified gambling license
This domain markets casino/gambling services. Scam casinos routinely display fake Curaçao, MGA, or Kahnawake license badges that don’t exist in the real registries. Always verify the license number against the official regulator database before depositing. If the site shows a seal but no clickable registry link — or the linked registry page doesn’t exist — treat it as fraudulent.
This timeline displays historical security and status checkpoints observed by the PhishDestroy automated monitoring network. It records domain lifecycle updates, scanner changes, and threat telemetry over time.
15 recorded events. These records describe collected evidence, outgoing notifications and publication; they do not confirm a complete investigation or a takedown.
Threat Ingested
pledoo.casino detected and queued for full analysis
A stored Cloudflare Radar report is available. The report link alone is not a malicious verdict and does not prove that every network field was captured.
The latest stored checks indicate that the reported content is unavailable; this does not establish who or what caused the change.
May 14, 2026
Time to First Unavailability
3088 hours elapsed from detection to the first unavailable observation.
How we investigate & report
Public scans, evidence and abuse channels
We scan suspicious URLs, inspect public results and send evidence through the appropriate abuse-reporting channels. The dated events above show what is recorded for this domain. The directory below explains the wider workflow.
01Public scans & evidence collection10 sources and tool groups+
Inspect the public DNS, TLS, HTTP and technology surface.
02Abuse reports & follow-upRegistrar, hosting and security channels+
Identify the responsible provider. Match registration and hosting records to the relevant abuse contact.
Prepare an evidence package. Include the URL, public scan references, captures and the recorded observations.
Send the report. Keep outgoing report records and recipient information when available.
Recheck and publish updates. Track later scanner verdicts, provider responses and site availability.
Security services used for scanning, reputation checks and reporting are listed below. A service being listed is not evidence that it received, accepted or acted on this particular domain. Recorded submissions appear in the notification history above.
6 evidence signal groups linked0 reports recordedContent unavailable
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.
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Related Infrastructure & Reports
Stored relationships are grouped by the exact matching attribute. A shared provider or registrar alone does not prove common ownership.
Direct link Shares a registration or an identical phishing kit.
Supporting signal Shares infrastructure or a target brand; not proof of one operator.
Discovery only Listed for navigation; no shared attribute with this host.
Infrastructure map · pledoo.casino
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.
Gridinsoft Analysis
60 / 100
(US)
PhishDestroy Investigation
