Registrars Enabling Global Scams: NameSilo, Webnic, and NiceNic
ICANN‑accredited registrars should reduce harm — not extend the life of criminal infrastructure. Our 2025 OSINT shows how repeated abuse inaction gives scammers time, safety, and legitimacy. Below are the evidence, a Nigeria IP snapshot, and what must change.
Introduction
Every second you read this, someone is being scammed. NameSilo, Webnic, and NiceNic don’t just sell domains — they sell the critical window criminals need. We scanned a single Nigerian IP; nearly every site was fraud, with domains registered through these companies. Multiply that by thousands of IPs worldwide.
Global scam domain database (auto‑updated)
https://github.com/phishdestroy/destroylistNigeria case study — 1 IP
https://github.com/phishdestroy/Nigerian-dignityInteractive domain list
https://phishdestroy.github.io/Nigerian-dignity/out/index.htmlFull ASN search (AS36352)
https://urlscan.io/asn/AS36352How the Model Rewards Abuse
- No effective abuse handling — domains remain live for weeks or months.
- Government‑level notices ignored unless there’s a court order.
- Selective takedowns — a few domains removed; portfolios stay intact.
- No KYC — instant registration for any purpose.
https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/namesilo-wl-122024.pdf
Scale
- 30,000+ abuse references in 2025 across our feeds mentioning these registrars.
- Multiple samples for Webnic and NiceNic show >90% active scam rate.
- Nigeria IP is one snapshot — the pattern repeats globally.
Real‑World Damage
- Loss of savings via drains and fake portals.
- Victims funneled through paid ads and social channels.
- Credentials and identities sold on criminal markets.
- Medical fraud puts lives at risk.
Public Reviews Echo the Pattern
- Trustpilot — Webnic: https://www.trustpilot.com/review/webnic.cc
- Trustpilot — NiceNic: https://www.trustpilot.com/review/nicenic.net
- Sitejabber — NameSilo: https://www.sitejabber.com/reviews/namesilo.com
Reports describe ignored abuse, template replies asking for already‑supplied evidence, and ticket closures without action. It’s a time‑delay tactic: every delayed day equals more stolen funds and data.
What Would Change With Fast Action
- Tens of thousands fewer victims in 2025 alone.
- Fraud networks collapsing under rapid takedowns.
- Sharp drop in criminal ROI.
Contrast
Responsible registrars
- Full KYC and risk checks
- Abuse handled in hours/minutes
- Portfolio‑level suspension
NameSilo / Webnic / NiceNic
- Weeks of delay/inaction
- Known scammer accounts retained
- ICANN RAA 3.18 obligations bypassed
What Must Happen
- ICANN Compliance audits for repeated violations.
- Full KYC for all registrations and resellers.
- Portfolio‑level suspensions upon confirmed abuse.
- Industry‑wide ban list for repeat abusers.
Sources & Evidence
- Global scam domain database: https://github.com/phishdestroy/destroylist
- Nigeria case study: https://github.com/phishdestroy/Nigerian-dignity
- Interactive list: https://phishdestroy.github.io/Nigerian-dignity/out/index.html
- ASN scan results: https://urlscan.io/asn/AS36352
- FTC complaint: https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/namesilo-wl-122024.pdf
Conclusion
NameSilo, Webnic, and NiceNic are not neutral. Their inaction keeps criminal infrastructure online. The Nigeria IP shows the mechanism, but it’s only a snapshot. Until registrars are compelled to act within hours, scams will continue to scale on their rails.