Is simpleswap.name a scam?

simpleswap.name has been flagged by 15 security vendors on VirusTotal and appears in 6 blocklists. Exercise extreme caution.

Who owns simpleswap.name?

simpleswap.name is registered through Cloudflare, Inc.. Check our full WHOIS report for detailed ownership data.

Is simpleswap.name safe to visit?

simpleswap.name shows moderate risk indicators. Always verify the site's legitimacy before interacting with it.

How do I report simpleswap.name?

You can report simpleswap.name to your local cybercrime authorities, Google Safe Browsing, and anti-phishing organizations. Our report page includes country-specific reporting contacts and pre-filled complaint templates.

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Domain Security & Threat Intelligence Report

15/95 VT Detections URLScan: Scanned Still Active Detected Nov 18, 2025 Killed Feb 24, 2026 6 Blocklists

100 Threat Score

Analyst Security Overview

AI-Generated

The domain simpleswap.name has been identified as a phishing site, likely impersonating legitimate cryptocurrency exchange services. With a VirusTotal detection score of 15 out of 95, it raises significant concerns about its intent to deceive users. This domain exhibits characteristics typical of phishing schemes, making it hazardous for individuals seeking to engage in cryptocurrency exchanges.

Registered with Cloudflare, Inc., simpleswap.name has no established reputation and is associated with an IP address of 198.18.2.72. It has been reported under seven different blocklists, highlighting its malicious activities. The domain’s recent registration and current operational status further suggest an ongoing risk to potential victims.

Although simpleswap.name is now taken down, surveillance continues to ensure it does not reappear. PhishDestroy has reported this domain and added it to our monitoring systems, reinforcing efforts to protect users from phishing scams in the cryptocurrency realm.

VirusTotal

15/95 VT Detections

URLScan.io

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Site Status

Active (HTTP 403)

DestroyList

Listed

User Reports

1 report

Threat Response Pipeline

12/13

Pre-emptive Discovery & Ingestion

30+ Proprietary Parsers · Infrastructure Analysis · Threat Ingested

3/3 ✓

30+ Proprietary Parsers

Distributed network scanning Google Ads (malvertising), SEO-manipulated results, Twitter/X, YouTube & Telegram campaigns

Infrastructure Analysis

dnstwist & typosquatting detection to catch look-alike domains targeting established brands

Threat Ingested

simpleswap.name detected and queued for full analysis

Nov 18, 2025

Global Ecosystem Submission

50+ Vendor Submissions · VirusTotal · Blocklist Detection

3/3 ✓

50+ Vendor Submissions

Data submitted to Cloudflare, Google Safe Browsing, Microsoft, VirusTotal, Netcraft, ESET, Bitdefender, Norton, Avira, PhishTank, Dr.Web, URLScan.io, PolySwarm & more

VirusTotal

15/95 vendors flagged on VirusTotal

Feb 23, 2026

Blocklist Detection

Found in 6 blocklists: MetaMask, Polkadot, PhishDestroy +3 more

Feb 25, 2026

Legal Notifications & Reporting

ICANN Compliance Reports · DestroyList Published · Abuse Report Pending · Re-detection Logic

3/4

ICANN Compliance Reports

Formal abuse notifications aligned with ICANN standards, including forensic evidence packages (metadata, screenshots, PDF)

DestroyList Published

Added to PhishDestroy/DestroyList — open-source blocklist for wallets & extensions

Nov 18, 2025

Abuse Report Pending

Will be sent to registrar (Cloudflare, Inc.) & hosting

Re-detection Logic

Follow-up alerts if threat remains active beyond 24 hours — automated re-reporting cycle

Public Transparency & Takedown

Open Threat Database · Social Broadcasting · Domain Taken Down

3/3 ✓

Open Threat Database

Real-time commits to GitHub repository & live monitoring at phishdestroy.io/live

Social Broadcasting

Automated alerts on Twitter, Telegram & Mastodon channels

Domain Taken Down

Phishing site is offline — no longer serving malicious content

Feb 24, 2026

Public Blocklist Status

Listed in 6 public blocklists — MetaMask, Polkadot, PhishDestroy, SEAL, Enkrypt, Codeesura

Checked against 11 community-maintained threat databases

Website Screenshot

Malicious Content

Screenshot of simpleswap.name captured during automated security scan

Automated capture by URLScan.io View full scan

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Domain Intelligence

Domainsimpleswap.name

RegistrarCloudflare, Inc. (USA)

IP Address198.18.2.72

Nameserverschad.ns.cloudflare.com
deb.ns.cloudflare.com

Abuse Contactsinfo@verisign-grs.com
abuse@cloudflare.com

First DetectedNov 18, 2025

Registrar Response0h

HTTP Status403

VirusTotal Analysis

15 / 95 security vendors flagged this domain

View on VT

ADMINUSLabs

alphaMountain.ai

BitDefender

CyRadar

ESET

Forcepoint ThreatSeeker

Fortinet

G-Data

Lionic

Phishing Database

Seclookup

SOCRadar

Sophos

VIPRE

Webroot

Evidence & External Reports

URLScan Report

VirusTotal

URLQuery

Wayback Machine

WHOIS Lookup Deep Analysis ThreatFox

Shodan

ScamAdviser

ChainAbuse

Were You Affected by This Site?

You are not alone and there is nothing to be ashamed of. Scammers are sophisticated criminals who exploit trust. Reporting your experience is the most powerful weapon against fraud — your report can prevent others from becoming victims and help law enforcement take action. Silence is the scammer's greatest advantage. Break it.

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

Report crypto wallet address, transaction, or phishing URL

FBI IC3

Report internet crime (US)

Europol

Report cybercrime (EU)

Action Fraud

Report fraud & cyber crime (UK)

SEAL-ISAC

Security Alliance — crypto threat intelligence

Domain Appeal

Contest this listing if false positive

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 →