early-predeposit-megaeth[.]com

Analysis of early-predeposit-megaeth.com confirms its classification as an active crypto scam site targeting Ethereum users. The domain, registered on February 21, 2026, through NiceNIC International Group Co., Limited, resolves to Cloudflare IP 188.114.97.3 (AS13335, US) and uses Cloudflare nameservers kaiser.ns.cloudflare.com and nia.ns.cloudflare.com. Infrastructure reveals Cloudflare Browser Insights and HTTP/3 support, alongside a Google Trust Services SSL certificate (WE1), which is consistent with modern phishing campaigns leveraging legitimate CDN services to evade detection. The site is currently flagged by one security blocklist (PhishDestroy) and detected by 2 of 93 security vendors on VirusTotal, indicating early but concrete detection.

Gridinsoft assigns a trust score of 0/100, reinforcing its high-risk status. The HTTP response code 403 and page title 'Just a moment...' suggest either a Cloudflare challenge page or deliberate evasion of automated crawlers, a tactic observed in scam infrastructure to delay analysis. No specific phishing kit or payload has been identified in the available data, but the domain's naming convention ('predeposit-megaeth') and designated scam type (crypto scam) align with fraudulent schemes soliciting cryptocurrency deposits under false pretenses. Defenders should treat this domain as a confirmed threat.

Block access at the network level, monitor for related subdomains or IP reuse, and alert users to its fraudulent nature. Given its recent registration and active status, further monitoring is recommended to track potential shifts in hosting or evasion tactics. The absence of widespread detection does not indicate safety; early-stage phishing domains often evade initial scans before gaining broader visibility.