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refund-vertex[.]com
“Vertex-Vegal”
CA
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Infrastructure analysis shows the site is built on WordPress with a MySQL backend, running PHP and front‑end libraries including Bootstrap, Slider Revolution, OWL Carousel, jQuery and jQuery Migrate. The domain publishes an MX record (priority 1) pointing to mail.refund-vertex[.]com, indicating a functional mail service that could be leveraged for credential harvesting.
Threat intelligence classifies the domain as a credential phishing operation. VirusTotal reports two detections out of ninety‑five scanned security vendors, and the domain is listed on three public blocklists. It is actively blocked by PhishDestroy, MetaMask, and SEAL, reinforcing the high‑risk rating assigned to the site.
Defenders should add refund-vertex[.]com and its associated IP address to network and email filtering rules, enforce TLS inspection for outbound connections to the domain, and monitor DNS queries for the listed nameservers. Continuous re‑evaluation is advised, as the specific phishing payload and targeted victim profile have not been publicly disclosed.
Threat Response Pipeline
Public Blocklist Status
Evidence Capture
Internet Domain Service BS Corp.Domain Intelligence
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Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
Technologies · 12 identified
WordPress is a free and open-source content management system written in PHP and paired with a MySQL or MariaDB database. Features include a plugin architecture and a template system.
wordpress.org 100% confidence
Bootstrap is a free and open-source CSS framework directed at responsive, mobile-first front-end web development. It contains CSS and JavaScript-based design templates for typography, forms, buttons, navigation, and other interface components.
getbootstrap.com 100% confidence
Slider Revolution is a flexible and highly customisable slider.
www.sliderrevolution.com 100% confidence
OWL Carousel is an enabled jQuery plugin that lets you create responsive carousel sliders.
owlcarousel2.github.io 100% confidence
Query Migrate is a javascript library that allows you to preserve the compatibility of your jQuery code developed for versions of jQuery older than 1.9.
github.com 100% confidencejQuery is a JavaScript library which is a free, open-source software designed to simplify HTML DOM tree traversal and manipulation, as well as event handling, CSS animation, and Ajax.
jquery.com 100% confidence
Google Hosted Libraries is a stable, reliable, high-speed, globally available content distribution network for the most popular, open-source JavaScript libraries.
developers.google.com 100% confidence
Google Font API is a web service that supports open-source font files that can be used on your web designs.
google.com 100% confidence
Google Analytics is a free web analytics service that tracks and reports website traffic.
google.com 100% confidence
Cloudflare Browser Insights is a tool that measures the performance of websites from the perspective of users.
www.cloudflare.com 100% confidenceVirusTotal Analysis
Site Performance Analysis
Google PageSpeed Insights — mobile performance audit of refund-vertex.com · checked Jul 11, 2026
Evidence & External Reports
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This report presents the latest stored evidence available to PhishDestroy. Source timestamps are shown where available; availability and vendor verdicts can change after collection.
The site displays a page titled “Vertex-Vegal”.
refund-vertex.com has been flagged by 2 security vendors as of July 24, 2026.
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Recommendations & Advice for Victims
An estimated $51 billion flowed to illicit crypto wallets in 2024 (source). If you interacted with refund-vertex.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
refund-vertex.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