vestaminers[.]com
11/91 VT
OTX: 3 pulses
Unverified
Jul 27, 2026
+ more
93
Risk Score
PhishDestroy AI
HIGH
The domain vestaminers[.]com was registered on January 13 2025 via Atak Domain. Its authoritative name servers are ns1.site4now.net, ns2.site4now.net, and ns3.site4now.net, which are commonly used by disposable hosting services. The domain resolves to the IPv4 address 204.188.228.8, an IP that currently hosts no known legitimate services and is listed by PhishDestroy as malicious. The domain appears on a single public security blocklist and has been flagged by PhishDestroy, indicating active abuse.
VirusTotal scans show that 11 of 91 security engines have raised detections against the domain, reinforcing the suspicion of malicious activity. No public evidence of SSL certificates, HTTP response codes, page titles, or brand targeting has been disclosed, so the exact content and lure employed by the site remain unverified. The lack of a known safe browsing verdict or additional blocklist listings suggests limited but growing exposure. Defenders should immediately block vestaminers[.]com at the DNS level and consider denying traffic to its hosting IP 204.188.228.8.
In environments where outbound filtering is applied, adding the domain and its IP to URL filtering and intrusion prevention signatures will reduce the risk of credential harvesting. Continuous monitoring of the name servers and the IP for any changes in hosting or additional detection signals is recommended. Organizations should also review email gateway logs for attempts to reference vestaminers[.]com, as the domain is associated with a generic phishing campaign. Updating threat intelligence feeds with this indicator will help propagate the warning across security controls.
VirusTotal scans show that 11 of 91 security engines have raised detections against the domain, reinforcing the suspicion of malicious activity. No public evidence of SSL certificates, HTTP response codes, page titles, or brand targeting has been disclosed, so the exact content and lure employed by the site remain unverified. The lack of a known safe browsing verdict or additional blocklist listings suggests limited but growing exposure. Defenders should immediately block vestaminers[.]com at the DNS level and consider denying traffic to its hosting IP 204.188.228.8.
In environments where outbound filtering is applied, adding the domain and its IP to URL filtering and intrusion prevention signatures will reduce the risk of credential harvesting. Continuous monitoring of the name servers and the IP for any changes in hosting or additional detection signals is recommended. Organizations should also review email gateway logs for attempts to reference vestaminers[.]com, as the domain is associated with a generic phishing campaign. Updating threat intelligence feeds with this indicator will help propagate the warning across security controls.
VirusTotal
11 det.
OTX AlienVault
URLScan
SSL
Let's Encrypt
Age
1.5 yr
Observed status
Last known active
DestroyList
Listed
Data coverage
VirusTotal
11 / 91
URLQuery
no detections
OTX
3 pulses
CF Radar
no data
URLScan
report ready
DNS blocks
none
SSL
valid, 67d
WHOIS
19 mo old
Screenshot
not captured
Redirect chain
not probed
Threat Response Pipeline
Discovery
Checks
Reports
Availability
9/11
Pre-emptive Discovery & Ingestion
Threat Intelligence Checks
Notification Records
Publication & Availability
Public Blocklist Status
Evidence Capture
Live Snapshot
2026-07-27 08:58 UTC
Malicious · 11/91 engines
IP: 204.188.228.8
Atak Domain
Atak Domain 559d old
Let's Encrypt
Domain Intelligence
Domainvestaminers.com
Registrar
Atak Domain
(TR)
(TR)
RegistrationCreated Jan 13, 2025 — Expires Jan 13, 2027
Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
First DetectedJul 27, 2026
Nameserversnonameserverns1.site4now.netns2.site4now.netns3.site4now.net
TLS Fingerprint62f50a31d11734b01cec9baecabc1a2e707fa9d1…
Favicon Hash
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VirusTotal Analysis
11 / 91 security vendors flagged this domain
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ADMINUSLabs
alphaMountain.ai
BitDefender
Chong Lua Dao
ESET
Forcepoint ThreatSeeker
Fortinet
G-Data
Lionic
Sophos
Webroot
Site Performance Analysis
Google PageSpeed Insights — mobile performance audit of vestaminers.com · checked Jul 27, 2026
55
Needs Work
Performance
FCP
9.99s
First Contentful Paint
LCP
18.47s
Largest Contentful Paint
CLS
0
Cumulative Layout Shift
TBT
109ms
Total Blocking Time
SI
10.37s
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 vestaminers.com · category: Other Investment Scam
Flagged by Intelligence for Good on Jul 9, 2026 — automated submission, not a user testimony.
Source: ChainAbuse (TRM Labs).
OSINT & Intelligence
Web-Check DNS & Network
SEO & Domain
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Were You Affected by This Site?
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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
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Europol
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Action Fraud
Report fraud & cyber crime (UK)
SEAL-ISAC
Security Alliance — crypto threat intelligence
Domain Appeal
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Related Domain Reports
Other Domains on 204.188.228.8 4 phishing domains
This IP hosts multiple phishing domains — infrastructure shared across campaigns
safechainlock.com 
libertrades.com More Domains at Atak Domain 6 flagged
westweavelimited.com 
treasured-block.com 
vixtrade.net 
venguardit.com About This Report: vestaminers.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.
vestaminers.com has been flagged by 11 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 vestaminers.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
vestaminers.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