qwac[.]paypal[.]com
Active threat
Apr 03, 2026
PayPal
Impersonation
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63
Risk Score
PhishDestroy AI
MEDIUM
On 27 July 2026 analysts observed the domain qwac[.]PayPal[.]com being used in a banking phishing campaign targeting PayPal customers. The domain is registered through MarkMonitor Inc., a registrar commonly used by legitimate PayPal assets, which may lend initial credibility. Its authoritative nameservers include ns1-pchnet.paypal.com, ns2-pchnet.paypal.com, pdns100.ultradns.com, and an incomplete pdns entry, indicating a mixed infrastructure that blends PayPal‑owned DNS with third‑party UltraDNS services. HTTP probing returned a 301 redirect, suggesting the site may forward victims to another location, but the final landing page has not been captured, and the page title remains unavailable for analysis.
The domain appears on one security blocklist and is specifically blocked by the PhishDestroy feed, confirming that at least one reputable anti‑phishing source has identified it as malicious. VirusTotal records show that the domain was scanned by 91 antivirus engines, none of which raised a detection at the time of scanning; this lack of alerts does not imply benign intent and should be weighed against the blocklist evidence. Current monitoring indicates the domain remains active, and no evidence of takedown or sinkholing has been observed. Because the infrastructure reuses PayPal‑associated nameservers, automated reputation services may assign a higher trust score, potentially increasing the success rate of credential‑harvesting attempts.
Defenders should add qwac[.]paypal[.]com to internal blocklists, enforce URL filtering, and monitor DNS queries for the listed nameservers. Incident responders should retrieve the final redirect target, capture page content, and look for credential‑stealing forms. Continuous re‑evaluation is advised as additional indicators such as malware payloads or victim reports may emerge.
The domain appears on one security blocklist and is specifically blocked by the PhishDestroy feed, confirming that at least one reputable anti‑phishing source has identified it as malicious. VirusTotal records show that the domain was scanned by 91 antivirus engines, none of which raised a detection at the time of scanning; this lack of alerts does not imply benign intent and should be weighed against the blocklist evidence. Current monitoring indicates the domain remains active, and no evidence of takedown or sinkholing has been observed. Because the infrastructure reuses PayPal‑associated nameservers, automated reputation services may assign a higher trust score, potentially increasing the success rate of credential‑harvesting attempts.
Defenders should add qwac[.]paypal[.]com to internal blocklists, enforce URL filtering, and monitor DNS queries for the listed nameservers. Incident responders should retrieve the final redirect target, capture page content, and look for credential‑stealing forms. Continuous re‑evaluation is advised as additional indicators such as malware payloads or victim reports may emerge.
VirusTotal
0 det.
SSL
DigiCert Inc
Observed status
Active threat 301
DestroyList
Listed
Data coverage
VirusTotal
no detections
URLQuery
no detections
OTX
no pulses
CF Radar
clean
URLScan
not submitted
DNS blocks
none
SSL
valid, 80d
WHOIS
not parsed
Screenshot
not captured
Redirect chain
not probed
Threat Response Pipeline
Discovery
Checks
Reports
Availability
7/9
Pre-emptive Discovery & Ingestion
Threat Intelligence Checks
Notification Records
Publication & Availability
Public Blocklist Status
Domain Intelligence
Domainqwac.paypal.com
Registrar (base domain)
MarkMonitor
IP Address
146.75.121.21
HTTP Status301 Moved Permanently
Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
First DetectedApr 03, 2026
Nameservers["ns1-pchnet.paypal.com","ns2-pchnet.paypal.com","pdns100.ultradns.com","pdns100.ultradns.net"]
TLS Fingerprint7f40b0f59d88f92ecd351a5781b0c087ce614b93…
Favicon Hash
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.
Chainabuse
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Action Fraud
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SEAL-ISAC
Security Alliance — crypto threat intelligence
Domain Appeal
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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 146.75.121.21 6 phishing domains
This IP hosts multiple phishing domains — infrastructure shared across campaigns
pep.paypal.com More Domains at MarkMonitor 6 flagged
release.email.abnormalplatform.com Other PayPal Impersonation Domains
These domains also target PayPal users. View all PayPal threats →
About This Report: qwac.paypal.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.
qwac.paypal.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 qwac.paypal.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
qwac.paypal.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