polymarket-scam[.]co[.]uk

This domain is flagged as a high-risk generic phishing threat targeting users of the Polymarket platform. Analysis indicates the site impersonates a legitimate investigation into Polymarket’s credibility, using manipulative content to deceive visitors into disclosing sensitive information or interacting with malicious smart contracts. The threat type aligns with brand impersonation combined with social engineering tactics, likely designed to exploit trust in investigative reporting to facilitate fraudulent activities. Infrastructure analysis reveals the domain polymarket-scam.co.uk was registered on April 17, 2026, through Namecheap, Inc. It currently resolves to the IP address 172.67.210.211 and remains active despite minimal detection, with only 1 of 95 security vendors on VirusTotal flagging it as malicious. The domain appears in one AlienVault OTX threat intelligence pulse, suggesting limited but confirmed visibility in threat-sharing communities. The page title, 'Is Polymarket a Scam? — Investigated (2026),' further supports the impersonation narrative, mimicking a credible investigative report to lure victims. Mitigation steps for this threat include blocking the domain and its resolving IP at the network perimeter. Organizations should update endpoint protection rules to detect and prevent access to the domain, particularly in environments where cryptocurrency-related activities occur. Users should be educated on recognizing brand impersonation tactics, such as fabricated investigative reports, and encouraged to verify domain authenticity through official channels before engaging with content. Monitoring for secondary domains registered under the same registrar or resolving to the same IP may uncover related malicious infrastructure.