merkl-refund[.]com
Domain Security & Threat Intelligence Report“Your rewards are waiting!”
This domain utilized the Angel Drainer kit and was associated with multiple security blocklists. VirusTotal analysis revealed that 17 out of 95 vendors flagged this domain, confirming its malicious nature. Registered through MAT BAO CORPORATION on November 19, 2025, it resolved to IP address 188.114.96.3 and was marked by Google Safe Browsing for social engineering activities.
Currently, merkl-refund[.]com has been taken offline, mitigating ongoing risks. Organizations and users are advised to remain vigilant against similar crypto-related phishing attempts and keep security solutions updated to detect such threats promptly.
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Evidence Capture
MAT BAO CORPORATIONDomain Intelligence
(VN)
San Francisco, USTechnical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
Shared-IP Neighbors · CDN-hosted
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coinbase-clone-ruddy.vercel.app About This Report: merkl-refund.com
This domain security report for merkl-refund.com is maintained by PhishDestroy's automated threat intelligence pipeline. Our system continuously monitors this domain across 17 security vendors on VirusTotal, 3 public blocklists, URLScan.io, and Google Safe Browsing.
The site displays a page titled “Your rewards are waiting!”, which may be designed to impersonate Coinbase.
merkl-refund.com has been flagged by 17 security vendors as of May 4, 2026. This site has been identified as a Angel Drainer.
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Recommendations & Advice for Victims
An estimated $51 billion flowed to illicit crypto wallets in 2024 (source). If you interacted with merkl-refund.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
merkl-refund.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