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In short

va-bank.casino is a crypto casino scam detected by PhishDestroy on 2026-09-06. Risk: critical (88/100). Registrar: NameCheap. Status: Last known active. Hosting: AS-REGRU "Domain names registrar REG.RU", Ltd, RU. PhishDestroy sent 1 abuse report. VirusTotal: 5/92 engines flag it. Do not enter credentials or connect a wallet.

“Va-Bank Casino | Official Crypto Casino – Slots & Live Dealers”

Registrar
NameCheap
Resolved IP
83.166.247.135
Registered
Sep 16, 2025
PhishDestroy assessment Critical
Availability Last known active Latest stored reachability observation Observed · HTTP probe
Risk signals
VirusTotal detections: 5/92 Scam type: Gambling
OTX: 4 refs Sep 6, 2026 1 Report Sent
API
This domain has been flagged as malicious
Security engines reporting a detection: 5. Exercise extreme caution — do not enter credentials or personal information.
ABUSE NOTICE · 7D+ OPEN Outgoing abuse reports are recorded; the latest stored availability evidence still shows the domain reachable.
Notification and current-status evidence

The sent-report ledger records the first outgoing report at . The recorded recipient is abuse@namecheap.com. The latest stored availability evidence still shows the domain reachable; 1 month has elapsed since the first outgoing report.

ICANN RAA §3.18 describes registrar abuse-contact and handling obligations. This section records outgoing timestamps, listed recipients, case identifiers, and later availability. It does not by itself prove receipt, acknowledgement, investigation, remediation, or contractual non-compliance.

Elapsed since first report
1 month
Reports sent
1
Latest case ID
PD-20260906-F36AC1
Current status
HTTP 302 at latest stored check
VirusTotal
5 / 92
engine detections
Google Safe Browsing
No threat flag
OTX
4
community references
Page captures
8
open gallery
Domain age
400 days
Reports sent
1
view timeline
Source evidenceVirusTotal 5 / 92 · OTX 4 references 7 sources

VirusTotal

5 / 92 engine detections

Open report

URLQuery

checked — no detections recorded

Open report

OTX

4 community references

Open report

Google Safe Browsing

No threat flag

Open report

URLScan

No malicious flag

Open report

Results reflect each source’s collection time. Zero detections do not guarantee safety. OTX references are community publications.

Analysis

Critical
VirusTotal
5 / 92
OTX
4 community refs
Page captures
8
Page captures Source results Registration record

PhishDestroy threat report

Overview

va-bank.casino presents itself as "Va-Bank Casino | Official Crypto Casino – Slots & Live Dealers." It targets players who want to gamble with cryptocurrency. PhishDestroy classifies it as a gambling site flagged as fraudulent and first detected it on 2026-09-06. As of 2026-10-19 the domain was still alive and redirecting visitors, so the operation remains active.

How the scam works

The site matches the Gambler Scam kit, a template for casino fronts that use flashy slot lobbies, live-dealer branding and generous bonuses to attract crypto deposits. Schemes of this type usually let balances grow on screen, sometimes with early small wins. When the player tries to cash out, the site blocks the withdrawal with extra verification, wagering requirements, or demands for a "fee" or "tax" paid up front. Victims lose their original deposit and any further payments made to unlock winnings that never arrive. Crypto transfers are hard to reverse, so these losses are usually permanent.

Evidence

On 2026-09-20, five of 89 VirusTotal engines flagged the domain: alphaMountain.ai, CRDF, Forcepoint ThreatSeeker, Gridinsoft and SOCRadar. That is a low count, but these vendors reached their verdicts independently, and coverage of fraudulent gambling sites usually lags behind coverage of classic phishing. The domain also appears in four AlienVault OTX threat pulses. Among blocklists, PhishDestroy currently lists it.

Infrastructure

The domain was registered through NameCheap, Inc. on 2025-09-16, almost a year before PhishDestroy detected it. That long lifespan suggests an established operation rather than a throwaway page. The site is hosted at 83.166.247.135 on the REG.RU network in Russia, which places the infrastructure far from most players' legal recourse.

What to do

Do not deposit on va-bank.casino, and never pay a "withdrawal fee," "tax" or "verification deposit" to release a balance, because that money is lost as well. If you have already sent funds, keep the transaction IDs, deposit addresses and chat logs. Report the losses to your local cybercrime authority and to the exchange you sent from, which may be able to flag the receiving addresses. If you handed over ID documents or reused a password on the site, change that password elsewhere and watch for identity misuse. Treat anyone offering to "recover" your funds for a fee as a likely follow-up scam. Defenders should block the domain and its hosting IP, and add the Gambler Scam kit's casino branding to their detection rules.

Useful links

urlscan.io scan and screenshotVirusTotal reportGoogle Safe Browsing statusArchived copyReport phishing to GoogleSite owner? Request a review

Collected source details

Stored page, network and scanner observations, grouped by source and observation time.

URLScan · 2026-09-06T04:13:53Z

Observed: · Retrieved:

Uuid
01a074eb-9577-74b9-a12d-26c47f67d286
Final url
https://va-bank.casino/en/
Status
200
Redirected
same-domain
Ip
83.166.247.135
Ptr
83-166-247-135.cloudvps.regruhosting.ru
Contacted IP addresses
[
    "83.166.247.135"
]
Asns
[
    "197695"
]
Countries
[
    "RU"
]
Tls
{
    "san": [
        "va-bank.casino"
    ],
    "cipher": "AES_128_GCM",
    "issuer": "YE2",
    "subject": "va-bank.casino",
    "protocol": "TLS 1.3",
    "valid_to": "2026-12-04T10:08:34Z",
    "valid_from": "2026-09-05T10:08:35Z"
}
Domain age days
2293
Apex age days
2293
Tls age days
0
Tls valid days
89
Requests
1
Provider verdicts
{
    "engines": {
        "tags": [
            "urlscan-ml",
            "urlscan-ml-60c5e22"
        ],
        "score": 75,
        "malicious": true
    },
    "overall": {
        "score": 0,
        "malicious": false
    }
}
HTTP headers
{
    "server": "nginx",
    "content-type": "text/html; charset=utf-8"
}
Cloudflare Radar · 2026-09-06T04:20:42Z

Observed: · Retrieved:

Uuid
db9b069f-3cb9-41ea-a75c-78ba7841c457
Final url
https://va-bank.casino/en/
Status
200
Redirected
https-only
History
[
    {
        "url": "http://va-bank.casino/",
        "status": 307
    },
    {
        "url": "https://va-bank.casino/",
        "status": 302
    },
    {
        "url": "https://va-bank.casino/en/",
        "status": 200
    }
]
DOM structure hash
4cf2f7027093fe4fb1e0cc6f591b62c9065a125c535b011b80cc9ca1d9b44986
Document hash
eda69d2a0f5eec0c53c4fcb7814e3f5957f715fe1abbbfcb8bb295044b7a2bdd
Domain risks
[
    "CIPA Filter",
    "CIPA",
    "Gambling"
]
Radar rank
{
    "bucket": ">200000"
}
DNS records
[
    {
        "name": "va-bank.casino",
        "type": "A",
        "value": "83.166.247.135"
    }
]
Dnssec valid
false
Ip
83.166.247.135

Questions about va-bank.casino

Is va-bank.casino legit?

No. PhishDestroy classifies va-bank.casino as a crypto casino scam (risk: critical, 88/100); it was first detected on 2026-09-06. VirusTotal: 5/92 engines flag it. Treat the site as unsafe.

Is va-bank.casino safe to connect a wallet?

No. Do not connect a wallet, sign messages or approve tokens on va-bank.casino. Phishing sites ask for approvals (approve, setApprovalForAll, Permit2) that let the operator move your assets, and a confirmed transaction cannot be reversed.

What should I do if I used va-bank.casino?

Change every password you entered there and turn on two-factor authentication. If you connected a wallet or signed something, revoke the approvals and move the remaining funds to a new wallet; never share your seed phrase. Step-by-step help: emergency guide.

Explore

Blocklist matchesPhishDestroy 1
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Stored Capture · 8 captures

Primary capture 1 / 8
SourcePrimary capture
Recorded2026-09-06 04:14 UTC
StateStored capture
Position1 / 8
Open capture Wayback Download
Observed page title
Va-Bank Casino | Official Crypto Casino – Slots & Live Dealers
TLS Certificate
Issued by Let's Encrypt · stored validity ends in 86 days

Domain details

Domain
URLScan verdict Analysis completed score 0 report ↗
IP Reputation abuse score 0/100 0 reports checked Oct 6, 2026
OTX tags 2026-09activeall-domainsblocklistcontentcryptodomainsdrainerfraudlivemonthlyphishdestroyphishingscam
Registrar NameCheap (Unknown)
Abuse contactabuse@namecheap.com, abuse@reg.ru
ICANN RegistryICANN Lookup (RDAP) →
WHOIS LookupICANN RDAP for va-bank.casino →
RegistrationCreated Sep 16, 2025 — Expires Sep 16, 2027
HTTP Status302 Found (Temporary)
Technical detailsProvenance & timestamps
First DetectedSep 6, 2026
DOM Analysisanalyzed Sep 17, 2026score 88/100
Submitted URLhttp://va-bank.casino/
Favicon Hash
Case ID
ICANN OVERSIGHT

Accreditation and RAA context

Registrar accreditation and DNS abuse obligations

For this gTLD, the registrar above operates under an ICANN accreditation agreement. The links below provide the official fee schedule and current DNS abuse compliance guidance.

Accreditation is a contract, not a safety certification.

RAA §3.18 establishes abuse-contact and handling requirements. This report can document stored outbound notices and later technical observations; it does not by itself establish receipt, investigation, remediation, or contractual non-compliance.

Accreditation is a contract, not a safety seal. Verify ICANN fees Read RAA §3.18 PHISHDESTROY INVESTIGATIONICANN funding, contracts, and DNS abuse oversight
Accountability draft Nothing is sent automatically.

Network & certificates

Stored technical evidence

Network & DNS

Resolved IP
83.166.247.135
Network ASN
AS197695
Organization
AS-REGRU "Domain names registrar REG.RU", Ltd, RU
Observed location
RU
Server header
nginx

Nameservers 2

  • bradley.ns.cloudflare.com
  • davina.ns.cloudflare.com

Mail routing 1 MX record

  • emx.mail.rupriority 10

Location describes the IP network.

TLS certificate

Issuer
Let's Encrypt
Valid from
2026-08-23 03:13:36
Valid until
2026-11-21 03:13:35
Hostname coverage
Stored certificate dates valid
Validity
Within stored validity dates
Collection time
2026-10-09 13:03:22 UTC
Collection source
PhishDestroy collector
Certificate fingerprint3f82f231a83c51ce9005bad2fc1c3e705acebd9c252c1f1f8471afc08d862a34
Certificate names · 1 SAN
  • va-bank.casino

Saved certificate metadata. Certificate dates without a timezone are shown as stored. Transport encryption does not establish that the site is trustworthy.

viewdns.info · 83.166.247.135rapiddns.io

Latest Classified Outcome 2026-10-22 10:36:04 UTC

Primary outcome Redirecting reason: HTTP redirect observed 80% confidence
Attribution source: Current Http Probe
Evidence layers Availability: Redirecting Content: Unknown DNS: Resolved Registration: Unknown
Latest HTTP observation Redirecting HTTP redirect observed 80% 2026-10-22 10:36:04 UTC
RDAP registration Unknown
Observed timeline last reachable: 2026-10-22 10:36:04 UTC
Availability, content, DNS and registration are independent evidence layers. NXDOMAIN, an unreachable origin or missing content alone does not prove registrar action. A registrar or provider is credited only when a direct technical marker identifies that actor. Report causality is shown separately.
Casino / Gambling License Verification
Unverified gambling license
This domain markets casino/gambling services. Scam casinos routinely display fake Curaçao, MGA, or Kahnawake license badges that don’t exist in the real registries. Always verify the license number against the official regulator database before depositing. If the site shows a seal but no clickable registry link — or the linked registry page doesn’t exist — treat it as fraudulent.
Curaçao eGaming (official) Malta Gaming Authority UK Gambling Commission PA Gaming Control Kahnawake Gaming Gibraltar Gambling
Technologies · 5 identified
Detected via Cloudflare Radar · Wappalyzer engine
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VirusTotal Analysis

5 / 92 security vendors flagged this domain
View on VT
Last analyzed First positive detection Previous stored snapshot: 5 detections
alphaMountain.ai
CRDF
Forcepoint ThreatSeeker
Gridinsoft
SOCRadar

Archived Evidence

Wayback Machine Snapshot
A historical snapshot is available for evidence review
View Archive
Site Performance Analysis

Google PageSpeed Insights — mobile performance audit of va-bank.casino · checked Sep 6, 2026

61
Needs Work
Performance
FCP
2.27s
First Contentful Paint
LCP
30.12s
Largest Contentful Paint
CLS
0.002
Cumulative Layout Shift
TBT
162ms
Total Blocking Time
SI
12.15s
Speed Index
Powered by Google PageSpeed Insights · Mobile strategy · Scores: 90-100 Good 50-89 Needs Work 0-49 Poor
Registration & observation details2

Availability observations

Last reachable observation
Estimate basis
Currently reachable

An estimated time describes an observation window. It does not prove a registrar action or the exact moment a site became unavailable.

Stored observation history22

Dated changes retained by the monitor and source collectors. Newest observations appear first; source states are not proof of a takedown.

  1. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    Unknown→redirected

    http_redirect

  2. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    Unknown→redirected

    http_redirect

  3. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    Unknown→redirected

    http_redirect

  4. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    Unknown→redirected

    http_redirect

  5. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    Unknown→redirected

    http_redirect

Earlier observations 17
  1. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    Unknown→redirected

    http_redirect

  2. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    Unknown→redirected

    http_redirect

  3. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    Unknown→redirected

    http_redirect

  4. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    Unknown→redirected

    http_redirect

  5. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    Unknown→redirected

    http_redirect

  6. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    Unknown→redirected

    http_redirect

  7. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    Unknown→redirected

    http_redirect

  8. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    Unknown→redirected

    http_redirect

  9. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    Unknown→redirected

    http_redirect

  10. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    Unknown→redirected

    http_redirect

  11. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    Unknown→redirected

    http_redirect

  12. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    Unknown→redirected

    http_redirect

  13. Availability monitor · Recorded state

    redirected

    http_redirect

  14. VirusTotal · Detection count

    3→4

  15. VirusTotal · Detection count

    2→3

  16. VirusTotal · Detection count

    1→2

  17. Availability monitor · First collection record

    Reachable

Recorded activity

6 entries
  1. VirusTotal

    5/92 engine detections

    View source
  2. AlienVault OTX

    4 community references

    View source
  3. Google Safe Browsing

    No threat flag

    View source
  4. Abuse report sent

    PD-20260906-F36AC1

    abuse@namecheap.com
  5. Added to PhishDestroy

    va-bank.casino

    View source
  6. URLScan

    Page captured

    View source

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Evidence & External Reports

Security Analysis
URLScan Analyzed VirusTotal 5 det. ChainPatrol URLQuery Report stored Scamadviser 80 trust SSL Labs Stored certificate dates valid CF Radar Open report OTX 4 refs WOT Blacklist Checker URLVoid Sucuri SiteCheck MDN Observatory
Submitted Evidence Snapshot
Sent: Ledger records: 1 Case ID: PD-20260906-F36AC1 Recipient: abuse@namecheap.com
PDF notice generated Notice text archived (289 chars)
Abuse notice text as sent to the provider 
Registrar: Namecheap Inc (United States)
Policy Violations: Domain Registration Agreement prohibits hacking, misuse of domain to conduct attacks, scam and fraudulent activities; AUP allows immediate suspension
Applicable Laws: CFAA 18 U.S.C. §1030, Wire Fraud 18 U.S.C. §1343, CAN-SPAM Act
OSINT & Intelligence
Web-Check Full scan SOCRadar Dark web report LeakIX Leak search Shodan Censys ThreatFox Hudson Rock Sign-in search IntelX crt.sh Certs WHOIS Wayback Archived
DNS & Network
nslookup.io DNS bgp.tools ASN/Route
SEO & Domain
SpyFu Moz DA/PA Ahrefs Backlinks
Deep Analysis
Deep Analysis
Help & reporting

Were You Affected by This Site?

7 evidence signal groups linked 1 stored notification records Last known active
If credentials were compromised, report immediately. Do not engage with recovery scammers.

If credentials, payment data, or files were exposed, report the incident immediately. Change affected passwords, revoke active sessions, and scan the device.

Immediate steps Find reporting contacts

Official reporting routes

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Request a review if you own this domain and believe the listing is incorrect
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After a phishing incident

Recommendations & Advice for Victims

Choose the steps that match what you shared. Keep a copy of this report alongside your own records.

What should I do immediately?

Urgent

Stop using the suspicious site. Open the real service through its official app or an address you already trust.

  • 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

Keep original emails, receipts, messages and screenshots in a secure place. A factual timeline helps the receiving authority understand what happened. IC3 evidence guidance ↗

  • Payment records — if you paid, save the receipt, amount, date, payment provider and recipient details.
  • 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 va-bank.casino)
  • 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)
  • Your bank or payment provider — contact its fraud team promptly through official contact details if money or card information was exposed.
  • Local police — creates an official record, even if they can't act immediately

A report is not a guarantee of recovery or investigation, but prompt, accurate transaction data can help authorities and service providers trace the incident.

How do phishing scams typically work?

  • Fake websites — pixel-perfect clones of legitimate sites with slightly altered domains
  • Pig butchering — trust built over weeks via Telegram/WhatsApp/dating apps, then money stolen
  • Recovery scams — fraudsters pose as recovery agents and demand upfront fees. Never share a seed phrase or pay before independently verifying the provider
  • AI-powered scams — deepfakes, automated phishing, and AI-generated sites making fraud harder to detect

How can I protect myself in the future?

  • Bookmark official sites — never click links from emails, DMs, or ads
  • Verify domains — check on PhishDestroy before interacting. Check HTTPS, spelling, domain age
  • "Too good to be true" = scam — guaranteed returns, celebrity endorsements, urgent deadlines

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