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Detected by 0 security vendors and listed in 1 public blocklist. Exercise extreme caution — do not enter personal information or connect wallets.
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apexcelfx[.]online

Domain Security & Threat Intelligence Report

“Apexcelfx”

Taken Down Sep 20, 2025 Killed Feb 24, 2026 1 Blocklist 1 Report Sent 157d takedown US US + more
1 blocklist
88 Risk Score
PhishDestroy AI
HIGH
Ref
86C65332
Score
88/100
Engine
PD-4 Turbo
PhishDestroy identifies apexcelfx[.]online as a medium-risk phishing domain. Although currently taken offline, it posed a credible threat to users by impersonating legitimate financial services under the Apexcelfx brand. The risk level is classified as medium due to its phishing nature and presence on security blocklists.

The domain was registered recently on February 11, 2025, through HOSTINGER operations, UAB. It resolved to the IP address 191.101.104.101 and appeared on one security blocklist, indicating prior detection by threat intelligence sources. The page title "Apexcelfx" mimics a financial services brand, a common tactic used to deceive users into divulging sensitive information or performing fraudulent transactions.

Users and administrators are advised to maintain vigilance against residual phishing attempts stemming from this domain or associated infrastructure. Employ updated anti-phishing defenses, monitor network traffic for suspicious activity linked to the IP or domain, and educate users on recognizing fake financial service sites. Although offline, related domains or clones may emerge, requiring proactive threat hunting and blacklist updates.
VT
VirusTotal
0 det.
US
URLScan
SA
Scamadviser
1/100
Age
1.2 yr
Status
Down 403
PD
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 no cert WHOIS 15 mo old Screenshot not captured Redirect chain not probed CDN bypass DNS suspended, no bypass Scamadviser 1/100
Security Signals
SA Scamadviser Warnings 1/100
The website's owner is hiding his identity on WHOIS using a paid service This website does not have many visitors We detected cryptocurrency services which can be high risk Possible high risk financial services detected Financial services (or content) identified with a high risk/return We found several negative reviews about this site This website has only been registered recently.
According to the SSL check the certificate is valid DNSFilter considers this website safe

Threat Response Pipeline

Discovery
Submission
Legal
Takedown
22/22
Pre-emptive Discovery & Ingestion
30+ Proprietary Parsers · Infrastructure Analysis · Community Intelligence · Threat Ingested
4/4 ✓
30+ Proprietary Parsers
Distributed network scanning Google Ads (malvertising), SEO-manipulated results, Twitter/X, YouTube & Telegram campaigns
Infrastructure Analysis
dnstwist & typosquatting detection to catch look-alike domains targeting established brands
Community Intelligence
Real-time ingestion of community-reported threats via Telegram Bot & partner intelligence feeds
Threat Ingested
apexcelfx.online detected and queued for full analysis
Sep 20, 2025
Global Ecosystem Submission
54+ Vendor Submissions · URLScan.io Snapshot · Cloudflare Radar · VirusTotal · Google Safe Browsing · Blocklist Detection · Forensic Evidence Collection · Web Archive Preservation · Technical Deep Analysis · Cloudflare Radar Scan
10/10 ✓
54+ Vendor Submissions
Threat data submitted to 54+ security vendors & threat intelligence platforms
Show all 54 vendors
SpamhausCloudflareGoogle Safe BrowsingMicrosoft SecurityVirusTotalNetcraftESETBitdefenderNorton Safe WebAviraPhishTankDr.WebYandex Safe BrowsingURLScan.ioPolySwarmSiteReviewURLQueryPhishStatsPhishReportIsItPhishThreatCenterKasperskyOpenPhishAPWG eCrimeComodo / XcitiumFortinet / FortiGuardPalo Alto NetworksSophosTrend MicroWebrootZeroFOXSURBLAbusixCRDF LabsQuad9CleanBrowsingCyRadarScumware.orgPhishing.DatabaseMalware PatrolANY.RUNHybrid AnalysisURLhausMalwareBazaarThreatFoxAbuse.chAbuseIPDBAlienVault OTXMISPDomainToolsSecurityTrailsCensysBinaryEdgeCIRCL
URLScan.io Snapshot
Submitted to urlscan.io — screenshot, DOM & HTTP transactions captured
Mar 05, 2026
Cloudflare Radar
Scanned via Cloudflare Radar — DNS, certificates & network data
VirusTotal
95 vendors scanned on VirusTotal — clean
Feb 23, 2026
Google Safe Browsing
Mar 03, 2026
Blocklist Detection
Found in 1 blocklist: PhishDestroy
Mar 24, 2026
Forensic Evidence Collection
Public scans via URLScan.io, URLQuery & Cloudflare Radar — DOM snapshots, HTTP transactions, DNS & certificate data
Web Archive Preservation
Site preserved in Wayback Machine — immutable copy of phishing content for legal evidence
Technical Deep Analysis
JS source analysis, directory enumeration, open directories scan, email harvesting, Telegram bot detection, exposed databases & other OSINT artifacts useful for threat actor identification
Cloudflare Radar Scan
Scanned via Cloudflare Radar — network analysis completed
Mar 07, 2026
Legal Notifications & Reporting
Registrar & Hosting Notification · DestroyList Published · Abuse Reports Sent · Conditional Re-detection
4/4 ✓
Registrar & Hosting Notification
Initial abuse reports sent to domain registrar (HOSTINGER operations, UAB) and hosting provider with forensic evidence packages (metadata, screenshots, PDF)
DestroyList Published
Added to PhishDestroy/DestroyList — open-source blocklist for wallets & extensions
Sep 20, 2025
Abuse Reports Sent
Abuse report sent to registrar HOSTINGER operations, UAB, hosting provider, 1 abuse contact
Sep 20, 2025
Conditional Re-detection
Follow-up alerts only if threat remains active beyond 24 hours — prevents spam, ensures reports contain active evidence
ICANN Escalation — triggered only on re-detection (24h+ active threat), not on initial report. Formal complaint per RAA §3.18 with full forensic evidence
Public Transparency & Takedown
Open Threat Database · Social Broadcasting · Domain Taken Down · Response Time
4/4 ✓
Open Threat Database
Real-time commits to GitHub repository & live monitoring at phishdestroy.io/live
Social Broadcasting
Automated alerts on Twitter, Telegram & Mastodon channels
Domain Taken Down
Phishing site is offline — no longer serving malicious content
Feb 24, 2026
Response Time
Takedown in 3762 hours from detection

Public Blocklist Status

Evidence Capture

Live Snapshot
2025-09-20 23:10 UTC
Malicious
Forensic screenshot of apexcelfx.online showing the phishing page layout
IP: 191.101.104.101
HOSTINGER operations, UAB
435d old
Page Title
Apexcelfx

Domain Intelligence

Domainapexcelfx.online
Registrar Hostinger LT(LT)
IP Address 191.101.104.101 US
GeoUS Asheville, US
NetworkASAS47583 · AS47583 Hostinger International Limited
RegistrationCreated Feb 11, 2025 Expires Aug 07, 2025
HTTP Status403 Forbidden
Takedown Time 157 days
What we count Elapsed time from the first abuse report we filed to the confirmed takedown of apexcelfx.online.
What each report contains Every report delivered to HOSTINGER operations, UAB includes the full forensic bundle we have on file — VirusTotal verdict, URLScan snapshot, WHOIS, SSL metadata, IP & hosting chain, impersonated-brand evidence, drainer / kit classification if applicable, screenshots, and a cryptographic hash of the forensic PDF. The e-mail explicitly requests the registrar to review the client against their acceptable-use policy and take action under ICANN RAA §3.18.
HTTP Status403
Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
First DetectedSep 20, 2025
Nameservers1
Favicon Hashfavicon610169334331920cc53cbc8095093c1bc679d62ced9ff370bfce781f98a41d1e
Threat Intel Cross-Reference · external sources
AlienVault OTX 2 pulses
  • · PhishDestroy — Active Phishing & Crypto Scam Domains by phishdestroy
  • · destroylist by phishdestroy
View full OTX report
Wayback Machine 105 snapshots
First: 2025-04-16 · Last: 2025-08-11
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Technologies · 10 identified
Bootstrap
UI frameworks

Popular CSS framework for responsive, mobile-first web development.

GSAP
Cloudflare Browser Insights
Analytics RUM

Performance monitoring tool that measures website speed from real users.

www.cloudflare.com
Google Analytics
Analytics

Web analytics service tracking website traffic and user behavior.

marketingplatform.google.com
Google Font API
Google Tag Manager
Tag managers

Tag management system for deploying marketing and analytics tags.

tagmanager.google.com
Hotjar

User-behavior analytics: heatmaps, session recordings, on-site surveys.

HubSpot Analytics
Slick
jQuery
JavaScript libraries

Fast, small JavaScript library simplifying HTML manipulation, event handling, and Ajax.

Detected via Cloudflare Radar · Wappalyzer engine
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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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About This Report: apexcelfx.online

This domain security report for apexcelfx.online is maintained by PhishDestroy's automated threat intelligence pipeline. Our system continuously monitors this domain across 95 security vendors on VirusTotal, 1 public blocklists, URLScan.io.

The site displays a page titled “Apexcelfx”.

apexcelfx.online has been listed on PhishDestroy as a suspicious domain. Scanned by 95 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 apexcelfx.online — 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 apexcelfx.online)
  • 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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