txdmv[.]govbna[.]shop
“Welcome to OpenResty!”
9/9 VT
Active
Apr 10, 2026
1 Blocklist
100
Threat
PhishDestroy AI
HIGH
This domain, txdmv[.]govbna[.]shop, is confirmed as an active brand impersonation scam impersonating the legitimate Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) portal. Multiple threat indicators and independent detections validate this as a credential theft operation designed to harvest sensitive user data under false pretenses. The risk level is elevated given the active status, clear malicious intent, and integration of social engineering tactics targeting unsuspecting users seeking driver or vehicle services online. PhishDestroy identifies txdmv[.]govbna[.]shop as a fraudulent domain leveraging the trusted TxDMV brand to deceive victims. This domain shows a VirusTotal detection ratio of 9/95 security vendors as of the latest scan, indicating significant but not universal consensus on its malicious nature. The domain resolves to IP address 188.114.97.3 and utilizes a Let's Encrypt SSL certificate, which does not confer legitimacy given the context. The SSL certificate and hosting infrastructure suggest an attempt to appear legitimate, though the domain name itself—incorporating a misspelled or incorrect government domain—indicates clear malicious intent. The presence of such a certificate is common in phishing campaigns to reduce user suspicion and increase the likelihood of credential or personal data submission. Additionally, the domain was registered recently and has not yet established trust, making it a prime candidate for blocklisting and user reporting. Brand impersonation via counterfeit government portals is a high-impact threat vector that directly undermines public trust in official services. Users who interact with txdmv[.]govbna[.]shop risk exposing their driver’s license details, vehicle registration data, or other personally identifiable information, which can be used for identity theft, financial fraud, or further targeted attacks. Given the campaign’s active status and the use of a deceptive domain closely resembling a legitimate government site, the threat is not speculative but empirically observed and documented. The infrastructure—including a newly registered domain, shared hosting IP, and publicly trusted SSL—is consistent with opportunistic, high-volume credential theft operations. To mitigate risk, users must verify the official domain of any government service portal directly through secondary sources (e.g., official state websites or trusted third-party directories) rather than relying on search results or email links. Network defenders should immediately block access to txdmv[.]govbna[.]shop at the DNS and firewall levels and flag any outbound connections to its IP (188.114.97.3) as malicious. Organizations should also alert users to the specific red flags: the presence of “.shop” in a government domain, unusual subdomain structure, and lack of HTTPS validation through official certification paths. Incident responders are advised to collect telemetry on any credentials or data submitted to this domain as part of broader threat actor profiling and potential takedown coordination.
VirusTotal
9 det.
DNS Security
3/12
URLScan
Gridinsoft
0/100
SSL
Let's Encrypt
Status
Live 200
DestroyList
Listed
Network Security Intelligence
DNS Provider Blocks
3 / 12
Threat Response Pipeline
Discovery
Submission
Legal
Takedown
18/20
Pre-emptive Discovery & Ingestion
Global Ecosystem Submission
Legal Notifications & Reporting
Public Transparency & Takedown
Public Blocklist Status
Evidence Capture
Live Snapshot
2026-04-10 16:26 UTC
Malicious · 9/9 engines
IP: 188.114.97.3
Dynadot Inc. Let's Encrypt
Domain Intelligence
Domaintxdmv.govbna.shop
Registrar Dynadot Inc. 
(US)
Dynadot Inc. (US)IP Address188.114.97.3
Nameservers["amalia.ns.cloudflare.com", · "archer.ns.cloudflare.com"]
CloakingNo cloaking
SSL CertificateValid · Let's Encrypt
Page TitleWelcome to OpenResty!
First DetectedApr 10, 2026
HTTP Status200
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VirusTotal Analysis
9 / 9 security vendors flagged this domain
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Site Performance Analysis
Google PageSpeed Insights — mobile performance audit of txdmv.govbna.shop · checked Apr 10, 2026
100
Good
Performance
FCP
1.39s
First Contentful Paint
LCP
1.39s
Largest Contentful Paint
CLS
0
Cumulative Layout Shift
TBT
0ms
Total Blocking Time
SI
1.39s
Speed Index
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About This Report: txdmv.govbna.shop
This domain security report for txdmv.govbna.shop is maintained by PhishDestroy's automated threat intelligence pipeline. Our system continuously monitors this domain across 9 security vendors on VirusTotal, 1 public blocklists.
The site displays a page titled “Welcome to OpenResty!”.
txdmv.govbna.shop has been flagged by 9 security vendors as of April 12, 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 txdmv.govbna.shop — 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
txdmv.govbna.shop) - 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