The domain www.bitcoinonbase.fyi has been identified as a brand impersonation threat targeting Base, a cryptocurrency platform. This domain was created on December 31, 2024, and its page title, 'Bitcoin on Base,' suggests an attempt to lure users seeking information about Bitcoin on the Base network. The domain was registered through NameCheap, Inc., and its SSL certificate was issued by Let's Encrypt / R13, which is commonly abused by malicious actors.
Technical indicators reveal that VirusTotal flagged this domain with a score of 1 out of 95 security vendors, indicating low but notable detection. The domain resolves to IP address 76.76.21.61 and appears on one security blocklist. Despite the low blocklist count, the domain's registration date and page title align with typical phishing patterns for brand impersonation.
The domain is currently offline, suggesting that a takedown action has been taken, likely by the registrar or hosting provider. However, the remaining risk is that similar domains may be registered in the future. Users are advised to exercise caution and verify any communications claiming to be from Base, especially those involving cryptocurrency transactions. PhishDestroy recommends checking the official Base website and avoiding clicking on links from unsolicited messages.
For this gTLD, the registrar above operates under an ICANN accreditation agreement. The links below provide the official fee schedule and current DNS abuse compliance guidance.
Accreditation is a contract, not a safety certification.
RAA §3.18 establishes abuse-contact and handling requirements. This report can document stored outbound notices and later technical observations; it does not by itself establish receipt, investigation, remediation, or contractual non-compliance.
Saved certificate metadata. Certificate dates without a timezone are shown as stored. Transport encryption does not establish that the site is trustworthy.
Keep original emails, receipts, messages and screenshots in a secure place. A factual timeline helps the receiving authority understand what happened. IC3 evidence guidance ↗
Payment records — if you paid, save the receipt, amount, date, payment provider and recipient details.
Your bank or payment provider — contact its fraud team promptly through official contact details if money or card information was exposed.
地元の警察 — たとえ直ちに行動を起こせなくても、公式な記録が残される
A report is not a guarantee of recovery or investigation, but prompt, accurate transaction data can help authorities and service providers trace the incident.
詐欺による金銭の返還を装った詐欺 — fraudsters pose as recovery agents and demand upfront fees. Never share a seed phrase or pay before independently verifying the provider
About this reportSources, observation dates and corrections
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