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This domain has been flagged as malicious
Detected by 1 security vendor and listed in 4 public blocklists. Exercise extreme caution — do not enter personal information or connect wallets.
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instantexchange[.]net

Domain Security & Threat Intelligence Report

“Instant Exchange - Convert Bitcoin, Ethereum, Monero & Crypto to PayPal USD Fast”

1/1 VT URLQuery: 2 Active (resurrected) Apr 16, 2026 4 Blocklists Ethereum Fake Exchange 1 Report Sent US US + more
1/1 VT vendors 4 blocklists Targets Ethereum
73 Risk Score
PhishDestroy AI
HIGH
Ref
41CC14A8
Score
73/100
Engine
PD-4 Turbo
PhishDestroy identifies instantexchange[.]net as an active cryptocurrency exchange phishing site designed to trick users into depositing funds into attacker-controlled wallets. The domain masquerades as a fast, no-kyc trading platform, luring victims with promises of instant transactions and low fees. Once a user connects a wallet or enters private keys, the attackers drain digital assets without consent. Security researchers have linked the domain to a broader campaign targeting crypto users across multiple jurisdictions. This domain was flagged after being blocked by five leading threat intelligence platforms: CryptoFirewall, ScamSniffer, Enkrypt, OISD, and PhishDestroy’s own systems. VirusTotal currently shows 0 detections out of 95 scans, indicating it has evaded mainstream antivirus coverage despite active misuse. The domain was registered through Cloudflare on February 20, 2026, less than two weeks ago, and is already hosted on 216.24.57.251 with a Google Trust Services SSL certificate, giving it a false appearance of legitimacy. If you visited instantexchange[.]net, do not enter any wallet credentials, seed phrases, or private keys. Disconnect your wallet immediately from any connected dApps and revoke any suspicious permissions in your wallet settings. Run a malware scan on your device and consider using a hardware wallet for future transactions. Report the domain to your browser’s safe browsing tool and share this alert with your crypto community to prevent further victimization.
VT
VirusTotal
1 det.
UQ
URLQuery
2 det.
DNS Security
3/12
US
URLScan
Gridinsoft
0/100
SSL
Google Trust Services
Age
5d Brand New!
Status
Live 403
PD
DestroyList
Listed
Reports Sent
1
Data coverage VirusTotal 1 / 1 URLQuery 2 det. OTX no pulses CF Radar clean URLScan report ready DNS blocks 3/12 SSL valid, 43d WHOIS 5d old Screenshot not captured Redirect chain not probed Live ping reachable 403 CDN bypass not suspended Gridinsoft 0/100
Network Security Intelligence
DNS Provider Blocks 3 / 12
Controld Adblock Controld Family Controld Malware

Threat Response Pipeline

Discovery
Submission
Legal
Takedown
22/23
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
instantexchange.net detected and queued for full analysis
Apr 16, 2026
Global Ecosystem Submission
54+ Vendor Submissions · Cloudflare Radar · Web Archive · VirusTotal · Google Safe Browsing · Blocklist Detection · DNS Security Blocks · robots.txt: 7 paths · Brand Impersonation · Forensic Evidence Collection · Web Archive Preservation · Technical Deep Analysis
12/12 ✓
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
Cloudflare Radar
Scanned via Cloudflare Radar — DNS, certificates & network data
Web Archive
Preserved in Wayback Machine — historical evidence archived
VirusTotal
1 / 1 vendors flagged on VirusTotal
Apr 17, 2026
Google Safe Browsing
Apr 16, 2026
Blocklist Detection
Found in 4 blocklists: ScamSniffer, CryptoFirewall, PhishDestroy +1 more
DNS Security Blocks
Blocked by 3 of 12 DNS providers: Controld adblock, Controld family, Controld malware
robots.txt: 7 paths
Found 7 disallowed/allowed paths in robots.txt — reveals site structure
Brand Impersonation
Impersonation of Ethereum
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
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 (Cloudflare, Inc.) and hosting provider with forensic evidence packages (metadata, screenshots, PDF)
DestroyList Published
Added to PhishDestroy/DestroyList — open-source blocklist for wallets & extensions
Apr 16, 2026
Abuse Reports Sent
Abuse report sent to registrar Cloudflare, Inc., hosting provider, 1 abuse contact
Apr 16, 2026
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 · Awaiting Takedown
2/3
Open Threat Database
Real-time commits to GitHub repository & live monitoring at phishdestroy.io/live
Social Broadcasting
Automated alerts on Twitter, Telegram & Mastodon channels
Awaiting Takedown
Domain still active — monitoring & re-reporting continues

Public Blocklist Status

Evidence Capture

Live Snapshot
2026-04-16 08:10 UTC
Malicious · 1/1 engines
Forensic screenshot of instantexchange.net showing the phishing page layout
IP: 216.24.57.251
Cloudflare, Inc.
5d old
Google Trust Services
Page Title
Instant Exchange - Convert Bitcoin, Ethereum, Monero & Crypto to PayPal USD Fast

Domain Intelligence

Domaininstantexchange.net
Registrar Cloudflare US(US)
IP Address 216.24.57.251 US
GeoUS San Francisco, US
NetworkAS397273 · Render
RegistrationCreated Apr 16, 2026 (5d · Brand New!)
HTTP Status403 Forbidden
Days Ignored 21h active after report
What we count Elapsed time from the first abuse report we filed to the registrar — domain remains online and the registrar has taken no confirmed action. This is raw elapsed time, not active-response-pending.
What each report contains Every report delivered to Cloudflare, Inc. 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 DetectedApr 16, 2026
Nameservers["dom.ns.cloudflare.com","reza.ns.cloudflare.com"]
MX Records10 inbound-smtp.us-east-1.amazonaws.com
TLS Fingerprinta325c6e3c9d224b11423e3514ffa2121b22377fd…
Favicon Hashfavicone96ee9791dc48a2682b5b8361830c923
Case IDPD-20260416-6887E8
Threat Intel Cross-Reference · external sources
AlienVault OTX 1 pulse
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Technologies · 6 identified
Render
jsDelivr
CDN

Free public CDN for open-source projects, serving files from npm and GitHub.

HSTS
Security

HTTP Strict Transport Security — forces browsers to use HTTPS connections only.

Google Analytics
Analytics

Web analytics service tracking website traffic and user behavior.

marketingplatform.google.com
Cloudflare
CDN

Web infrastructure and security company providing CDN, DDoS mitigation, and DNS services.

www.cloudflare.com
HTTP/3
Miscellaneous

Third major version of HTTP protocol, built on QUIC for faster, more reliable connections.

Detected via Cloudflare Radar · Wappalyzer engine
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VirusTotal Analysis

1 / 1 security vendors flagged this domain
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Seclookup

Archived Evidence

Wayback Machine Snapshot
This site was archived before takedown — evidence preserved
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Site Performance Analysis

Google PageSpeed Insights — mobile performance audit of instantexchange.net · checked Apr 16, 2026

77
Needs Work
Performance
FCP
3.08s
First Contentful Paint
LCP
4.4s
Largest Contentful Paint
CLS
0
Cumulative Layout Shift
TBT
120ms
Total Blocking Time
SI
3.7s
Speed Index
Powered by Google PageSpeed Insights · Mobile strategy · Scores: 90-100 Good 50-89 Needs Work 0-49 Poor
Site Configuration Analysis
robots.txt 7 paths
/admin /admin/ /dashboard /dashboard/ /api/ /forgot-password.html /reset-password.html

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: instantexchange.net

This domain security report for instantexchange.net is maintained by PhishDestroy's automated threat intelligence pipeline. Our system continuously monitors this domain across 1 security vendors on VirusTotal, 4 public blocklists.

The site displays a page titled “Instant Exchange - Convert Bitcoin, Ethereum, Monero & Crypto to PayPal USD Fast”, which may be designed to impersonate Ethereum.

instantexchange.net has been flagged by 1 security vendor as of April 21, 2026.

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Recommendations & Advice for Victims

An estimated $51 billion flowed to illicit crypto wallets in 2024 (source). If you interacted with instantexchange.net — 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 instantexchange.net)
  • 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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