sterlingmakeopt[.]com
4/91 VT
OTX: 2 pulses
Unverified
Jul 27, 2026
+ more
72
Risk Score
PhishDestroy AI
HIGH
Analysis confirms that sterlingmakeopt[.]com is an active phishing infrastructure targeting users as of the report date, July 27, 2026. The domain was registered through NameSilo, LLC on November 01, 2025 and is currently resolved to the IPv4 address 51.161.208.192. Ownership of the IP appears to be hosted on infrastructure that resolves through the authoritative name servers ns1.getlitehost.net and ns2.getlitehost.net, both of which are publicly resolvable and have been observed serving other malicious domains in prior threat reports.
The site is listed on a single security blocklist and has been actively blocked by the PhishDestroy mitigation service, indicating that at least one reputable anti‑phishing feed has flagged the domain for malicious activity. VirusTotal scans show that four out of ninety‑one participating security vendors have detected malicious behavior associated with the domain, reinforcing the conclusion that the site is being used for phishing campaigns. No additional public intelligence such as Safe Browsing alerts, OTX references, SSL certificate details, HTTP response codes, or page title information is currently available, and therefore the surface‑level characteristics of the hosted content remain unverified.
Defenders are advised to add sterlingmakeopt[.]com to local deny‑list rules, enforce DNS sinkholing where possible, and monitor outbound connections to the hosting IP 51.161.208.192 for any anomalous traffic patterns. Continuous re‑evaluation of the domain’s status is recommended, as further analysis may reveal additional indicators such as payload signatures or compromised credential submissions. Organizations employing email filtering should ensure that any messages containing links to this domain are quarantined or rejected, and incident response teams should be prepared to investigate any user reports that reference the domain or its associated IP address.
The site is listed on a single security blocklist and has been actively blocked by the PhishDestroy mitigation service, indicating that at least one reputable anti‑phishing feed has flagged the domain for malicious activity. VirusTotal scans show that four out of ninety‑one participating security vendors have detected malicious behavior associated with the domain, reinforcing the conclusion that the site is being used for phishing campaigns. No additional public intelligence such as Safe Browsing alerts, OTX references, SSL certificate details, HTTP response codes, or page title information is currently available, and therefore the surface‑level characteristics of the hosted content remain unverified.
Defenders are advised to add sterlingmakeopt[.]com to local deny‑list rules, enforce DNS sinkholing where possible, and monitor outbound connections to the hosting IP 51.161.208.192 for any anomalous traffic patterns. Continuous re‑evaluation of the domain’s status is recommended, as further analysis may reveal additional indicators such as payload signatures or compromised credential submissions. Organizations employing email filtering should ensure that any messages containing links to this domain are quarantined or rejected, and incident response teams should be prepared to investigate any user reports that reference the domain or its associated IP address.
VirusTotal
4 det.
OTX AlienVault
URLScan
SSL
Let's Encrypt
Age
9 mo
Observed status
Last known active
DestroyList
Listed
Data coverage
VirusTotal
4 / 91
URLQuery
no detections
OTX
2 pulses
CF Radar
no data
URLScan
report ready
DNS blocks
none
SSL
valid, 66d
WHOIS
9 mo old
Screenshot
not captured
Redirect chain
not probed
Network Security Intelligence Registrar Integrity Alert
Threat Response Pipeline
Discovery
Checks
Reports
Availability
10/12
Pre-emptive Discovery & Ingestion
Threat Intelligence Checks
Notification Records
Publication & Availability
Public Blocklist Status
Evidence Capture
Live Snapshot
2026-07-27 08:36 UTC
Malicious · 4/91 engines
IP: 51.161.208.192
NameSilo, LLC
NameSilo, LLC 267d old
Let's Encrypt
Domain Intelligence
Domainsterlingmakeopt.com
Registrar
NameSilo
(US) PhishDestroy Investigation
(US) PhishDestroy Investigation
RegistrationCreated Nov 01, 2025 (267d) — Expires Nov 01, 2026
Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
First DetectedJul 27, 2026
Nameserversns1.getlitehost.netns2.getlitehost.net
TLS Fingerprint397b62dacf143cb6eac5c49f57c375aeac60369e…
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VirusTotal Analysis
4 / 91 security vendors flagged this domain
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Site Performance Analysis
Google PageSpeed Insights — mobile performance audit of sterlingmakeopt.com · checked Jul 27, 2026
56
Needs Work
Performance
FCP
7.36s
First Contentful Paint
LCP
7.43s
Largest Contentful Paint
CLS
0.01
Cumulative Layout Shift
TBT
18ms
Total Blocking Time
SI
10.1s
Speed Index
Powered by Google PageSpeed Insights · Mobile strategy · Scores: 90-100 Good 50-89 Needs Work 0-49 Poor
Evidence & External Reports
Security Analysis
ChainPatrol
Third-Party Detection — ChainAbuse
2 reports filed for sterlingmakeopt.com · category: Other Investment Scam
Flagged by Intelligence for Good on Jul 21, 2026 — automated submission, not a user testimony.
Source: ChainAbuse (TRM Labs).
OSINT & Intelligence
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SEO & Domain
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bitwiseinvestltd.com About This Report: sterlingmakeopt.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.
sterlingmakeopt.com has been flagged by 4 security vendors as of July 27, 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 sterlingmakeopt.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
sterlingmakeopt.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