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Suspicious Domain — Listed on PhishDestroy
This domain is on the PhishDestroy threat list. VirusTotal checked 91 security vendors. Analysis is ongoing — exercise caution and do not enter personal information.
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europol[.]europa[.]eu

Domain Security & Threat Intelligence Report

“Home | Europol”

Active threat Mar 30, 2026 1 Report Sent + more
30 Risk Score
PhishDestroy AI
LOW
Ref
A462499C
Score
30/100
Engine
PD-4 Turbo
PhishDestroy flags europol[.]europa[.]eu as a suspicious domain engaged in brand impersonation, exploiting Europol’s reputation to deceive visitors. The site mirrors Europol’s official portal (europol[.]europa[.]eu) to trick users into disclosing credentials or downloading malicious content. Brand impersonation is a common tactic used in credential theft and phishing campaigns, where attackers leverage trusted entities to bypass security awareness. This domain was flagged with a threat type of generic_phishing, currently under investigation, and remains active. Technical indicators include a VirusTotal detection rate of 0/95, indicating no immediate antivirus consensus, and a valid SSL certificate issued by GlobalSign nv-sa. The domain resolves to IP 5.9.254.88 and is registered through ClearMedia NV, a hosting provider often associated with high-risk domains. While the page title matches Europol’s official site, the mismatch in registration details and lack of detections warrant caution. If you visited this site, avoid entering any personal or login credentials. Do not download files or interact with prompts. Clear your browser cache and run a malware scan using reputable security software like Malwarebytes or Windows Defender. Report the domain to Europol’s cybercrime reporting portal (www.europol[.]europa[.]eu/report-a-crime) and update your passwords for any accounts accessed while on the site. Monitor financial statements and enable two-factor authentication where possible to mitigate potential credential theft.
VirusTotal
VirusTotal
0 det.
URLScan
URLScan
Gridinsoft
0/100
SSL
GlobalSign nv-sa
Observed status
Active threat 200
PhishDestroy
DestroyList
Listed
Reports Sent
1
Data coverage VirusTotal no detections URLQuery no detections OTX no pulses CF Radar clean URLScan report ready DNS blocks none SSL valid, 253d WHOIS not parsed Screenshot not captured Redirect chain not probed Gridinsoft 0/100

Threat Response Pipeline

Discovery
Checks
Reports
Availability
8/9
Pre-emptive Discovery & Ingestion
Threat Ingested
1/1 ✓
Threat Ingested
europol.europa.eu detected and queued for full analysis
Mar 30, 2026
Threat Intelligence Checks
Cloudflare Radar · VirusTotal · Google Safe Browsing · Forensic Evidence Collected · Technical Analysis Recorded
5/5 ✓
Cloudflare Radar
Scanned via Cloudflare Radar — DNS, certificates & network data
VirusTotal
91 vendors checked on VirusTotal — no vendor detections recorded at check time
Jul 10, 2026
Google Safe Browsing
Mar 30, 2026
Forensic Evidence Collected
Stored evidence from URLScan.io, URLQuery, stored screenshot
Technical Analysis Recorded
The report contains stored technology or forensic-analysis results
Jul 21, 2026
Notification Records
Abuse Reports Sent
1/1 ✓
Abuse Reports Sent
Abuse report sent to registrar ClearMedia NV, hosting provider, 1 abuse contact
Mar 29, 2026
Publication & Availability
DestroyList Published · Monitoring Continues
1/2
DestroyList Published
Mar 30, 2026
Monitoring Continues
The domain remains reachable or access-restricted; future checks may update this observation

Public Blocklist Status

1
Listed by PhishDestroy; no independent matches yet
10 external threat databases checked; 0 matched. Last synchronized Jul 21, 2026. PhishDestroy database match: confirmed.

Evidence Capture

Live Snapshot
2026-03-30 01:56 UTC
Malicious
Forensic screenshot of europol.europa.eu showing the phishing page layout
IP: 5.9.254.88
ClearMedia NV
GlobalSign nv-sa
Page Title
Home | Europol

Domain Intelligence

Domaineuropol.europa.eu
Registrar (base domain) ClearMedia NV
Elapsed Since First Report 24 days
What we count Raw elapsed time since the first stored abuse report. It is not a registrar response-time measurement. Latest observed status: Active threat.
What each report contains Stored outgoing report records may reference evidence available at the time, such as vendor verdicts, registration data, hosting details, classifications, or screenshots. This page does not infer the exact payload delivered, receipt, acknowledgement, or action by a recipient.
HTTP Status200
Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
First DetectedMar 30, 2026
Nameserversans1.cw.netns3lux.europa.eu(147.67.12.4)ns3lux.europa.eu(2a01:7080:24:101::2)ns2bru.europa.eu(147.67.250.3)ns1.bt.net
Favicon Hashfavicon8d6a5a9e1d530310f96d9983cc4dc51b
Case IDPD-20260329-702198
Technologies · 1 identified
HSTS
Security

HTTP Strict Transport Security — forces browsers to use HTTPS connections only.

Detected via Cloudflare Radar · Wappalyzer engine
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Site Performance Analysis

Google PageSpeed Insights — mobile performance audit of europol.europa.eu · checked Mar 30, 2026

57
Needs Work
Performance
FCP
5.17s
First Contentful Paint
LCP
8.1s
Largest Contentful Paint
CLS
0
Cumulative Layout Shift
TBT
6ms
Total Blocking Time
SI
8.12s
Speed Index
Powered by Google PageSpeed Insights · Mobile strategy · Scores: 90-100 Good 50-89 Needs Work 0-49 Poor

Evidence & External Reports

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.

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 →

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Other Domains on 5.9.254.88 1 phishing domain

One other phishing domain shares this IP — possible co-located infrastructure

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More Domains at ClearMedia NV 1 flagged

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About This Report: europol.europa.eu

This report presents the latest stored evidence available to PhishDestroy. Source timestamps are shown where available; availability and vendor verdicts can change after collection.

The site displays a page titled “Home | Europol”.

europol.europa.eu has been listed on PhishDestroy as a suspicious domain. Scanned by 91 security vendors — automated detections may take time to update. PhishDestroy threat analysts continue to monitor this domain.

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Recommendations & Advice for Victims

An estimated $51 billion flowed to illicit crypto wallets in 2024 (source). If you interacted with europol.europa.eu — 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 europol.europa.eu)
  • 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

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