The domain refund-hub.online has been identified as a high-risk phishing platform. Analysis indicates that the domain resolves to the IP address 64.29.17.65 and is currently active, posing a significant threat to users who may be lured into believing it is a legitimate tax refund workflow platform. The page title 'QuickRefund Hub - Tax Refund Workflow Platform' suggests an attempt to mimic a trusted service, which is a common tactic in phishing campaigns. The domain was registered through Name.com, Inc. on July 10, 2026, and utilizes technologies such as Vercel and HSTS, which can be used to enhance the credibility and security of a website, but in this case, are being misused to mask malicious intent. Additionally, the domain is protected by a Let's Encrypt SSL certificate, which further adds to the deceptive appearance of the site. Despite these technical elements, the domain appears on three security blocklists and has been flagged by 3 out of 95 security vendors on VirusTotal, indicating a high level of suspicion among the security community. AlienVault OTX has also listed the domain in two threat intelligence pulses, further corroborating the risk. Defenders should take immediate action to block this domain and educate users about the dangers of unsolicited tax refund offers. The use of Vercel and HSTS, combined with the domain's presence on multiple blocklists, suggests that the operators are sophisticated and may have the capability to adapt and persist in their phishing efforts. Organizations should monitor network traffic for connections to this IP and domain, and consider deploying additional layers of security, such as enhanced email filtering and user training, to mitigate the risk of credential theft and financial loss.
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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.
Primary outcomeDNS 非活动reason: DNS NXDOMAIN80% confidence
Attributionsource: Dns Cache
Evidence layersAvailability: DNS inactiveContent: UnreachableDNS: NXDOMAINRegistration: Unknown
Latest HTTP observation未知Probe Inconclusive20%2026-10-19 01:11:18 UTC
RDAP registration未知
Observed timelinelast reachable: 2026-07-12 12:00:04 UTCcurrent episode first observed: 2026-09-30 16:14:55 UTCobserved RIP window: 2026-07-12 12:00:04 UTC → 2026-09-30 16:14:55 UTC · 1,924.25hmidpoint estimate ≈ 2026-08-21 14:07:29 UTC · precision very low · basis bounded
Availability, content, DNS and registration are independent evidence layers. NXDOMAIN, an unreachable origin or missing content alone does not prove registrar action. A registrar or provider is credited only when a direct technical marker identifies that actor. Report causality is shown separately.
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Vercel
PaaS
Vercel is a cloud platform for static frontends and serverless functions.
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After a phishing incident
针对受害者的建议与指导
Choose the steps that match what you shared. Keep a copy of this report alongside your own records.
我应该立即采取什么措施？
紧急
Stop using the suspicious site. Open the real service through its official app or an address you already trust.
更改所有密码 — 电子邮件、Exchange 账户，以及任何使用同一密码的账户
启用双因素认证 使用身份验证器应用（而非短信）。禁用基于短信的恢复功能
冻结卡片 如果您在钓鱼网站上输入了银行信息
我应该为报告收集哪些信息？
联邦调查局（FBI）指南
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.
当地警方 — 即使无法立即采取行动，也能留下正式记录
A report is not a guarantee of recovery or investigation, but prompt, accurate transaction data can help authorities and service providers trace the incident.
How do phishing scams typically work?
虚假网站 — 与正规网站完全一致的克隆网站，仅域名略有改动
猪的屠宰 — 通过Telegram/WhatsApp/交友软件花数周时间建立信任，随后钱被骗走
退款诈骗 — 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
This report combines saved page captures, registration and network records, scanner results and PhishDestroy reporting history. Each source keeps its own observation date. Open a source report to inspect the original result.
The AI-assisted analysis was written on . It describes the evidence available at that time; later source checks can change.
A capture documents what was shown. A scanner result records that provider’s assessment at the time of its check. Neither a valid certificate nor a zero-detection result is a guarantee of safety.
