Quick Overview
Summary
The article provides a list of online platforms, mainly website domains, identified as likely scams targeting individuals in Australia and worldwide. It urges users to exercise caution, stop communication if engaged, avoid sending money, and report suspicious activity to authorities. Not all sites have been confirmed as fraudulent, and users are advised to verify website legitimacy before sharing personal details or funds.
Key Points
- List includes both Australian and international domains.
- Sites were identified via a recent investigation.
- Users are advised to stop communication if involved.
- Reporting to cybercrime authorities is recommended.
- Not all listed websites are independently verified.
Table of contents
A polished website can still be part of a scam. The Cybertrace Fraud Investigation team maintains this list to help people pause and check suspicious domains before sending money, cryptocurrency or personal information. It brings recent reports and older website alert records from Australia and other countries into one place.
A website appearing here should be treated as a warning to investigate further. It is not, by itself, proof that the site is fraudulent. Some entries came from victim reports, external datasets or automated detection; others were identified during investigative work. Not every entry has been independently investigated.
Check a website with ScamID or report a scam website.
Last reviewed: 29 July 2026 | Author: Dan Halpin | Reviewed by: Cybertrace Team
Key Points
- An entry means the website was reported, flagged or recorded for awareness. It does not mean every site was individually investigated or legally confirmed as fraudulent.
- If a website is missing from the list, that does not make it safe.
- Use ScamID for a current check or report a suspicious domain to Cybertrace.
- So if you have already lost money, preserve your evidence and stop making further payments.
How the List is Compiled
Cybertrace brings together website reports from investigative work, public submissions, external data sources and older Cybertrace alerts. The amount of evidence is not identical for every entry.
The labels in the recent table explain the basis available at the time of review. ‘Regulator warning’ links to an official warning. ‘Reported’ means the domain appears in the source data but has not necessarily been investigated on its own.
A domain can close, redirect or change ownership after it was recorded. False reports and automated false positives are also possible. If you own a listed domain and believe an entry is wrong, contact Cybertrace with evidence so it can be reviewed.
Search the Recent Entries
Use the search field to filter the recent table by full domain or part of a website name. This is a text lookup only; it does not run a live risk assessment.
No result is not proof that a site is safe. If the domain is not listed, check it with ScamID or report it to Cybertrace.
Recently Reported Websites – Until August 2026
The entries below were recorded in Cybertrace’s 2026 source list and passed an editorial review for publication. The status column distinguishes Cybertrace investigations, official regulator warnings and unverified reports.
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| Website / domain | Apparent category | Status | Context |
| advswiss.com | Asset recovery / financial impersonation | Cybertrace Team | Cybertrace found copied content, false testimonials and recovery-fee demands connected with this operation. Source |
| alchemygp.vip | Crypto / trading | Reported; complaint located | A public complaint describes an upfront ‘tax’ demand before withdrawal. The claim still requires case-specific verification. |
| alibarbarvapeaustralia.net | Online retail – vape and tobacco | Reported; not independently verified | The domain operates as an online shop. Verify the business identity, product claims and payment protections before ordering. |
| atgau.com | Unclear / under construction | Reported; limited context | The public page was under construction when reviewed. The source report alone does not establish what service was offered. |
| aussiecigars.com | Online retail – tobacco | Reported; mixed public signals | The shop is active, but public reviews and automated reputation results conflict. Confirm registration, payment and delivery details. |
| autechinsider.com | Unclear | Reported; limited context | No reliable public description was available at review. Treat this as an unverified report, not a concluded finding. |
| capitalquestoption.com | Investment / crypto / forex | Regulator warning | New Zealand’s FMA lists the domain among entities falsely claiming New Zealand registration. Source |
| chainlyx.net | Crypto / trading | Reported; not independently verified | Public references describe a crypto-trading platform. Confirm the operator, licence and withdrawal terms before engaging. |
| clifford.qxertcy.com | Unusual subdomain / unclear | Reported; limited context | No reliable public business description was located for this exact subdomain. |
| crownpcapital.com | Investment / trading | Regulator warning | IOSCO’s I-SCAN records Crown Point Capital as an unregistered or unlicensed entity offering financial products or services. Source |
| dexweb3-defi.top | Crypto / DeFi / phishing | Security warning | Google Safe Browsing reported harmful content designed to trick visitors into sharing information or downloading software. Source |
| eqgates.com | Trading / broker | Reported; regulatory status unclear | The site offers forex, crypto and other market trading. Verify its authorisation in the relevant regulator’s register. |
| fair247play.com | Online gambling | Reported; mixed public signals | The domain presents a casino or betting service. Licensing, ownership and withdrawal terms require independent checking. |
| financelearnerpro.com | Finance-related / unclear | Reported; limited context | No reliable public context was located for the exact domain. |
| future-au.com | Investment / trading | Regulator warning | FINMA lists Future AU and this domain on its warning list and notes that it is not entered in the commercial register. Source |
| globalframevx.online | Crypto casino | Reported; third-party risk warning | The site presents a crypto casino. Public reports describe oversized bonuses and extra-deposit conditions tied to withdrawals. |
| globalrefundssolution.com | Asset recovery / refunds | Reported; third-party risk warning | Recovery and refund offers deserve particular scrutiny, especially when fees are requested before any funds are returned. |
| globixvault.com | Crypto / investment | Reported; victim allegations located | Public news reports link the domain to alleged online trading losses. Preserve transaction and contact evidence if involved. |
| godatafeed.online | Possible brand impersonation | Reported; verify exact identity | The name resembles the established GoDataFeed.com brand. Check the exact domain rather than relying on the displayed business name. |
| goldendigtra.com | Crypto / investment | Reported; not independently verified | The site advertises online investment plans and earnings. Verify the operator, licence and any promised returns. |
| goldentargets.com | Forex / trading | Regulator warning | The Ontario Securities Commission states that GoldenTargets is not registered in Ontario to trade securities. Source |
| gstake.net | Betting / crypto | Reported; withdrawal allegations | Public complaints describe requests for another deposit before a withdrawal. Do not pay extra solely to release funds. |
| metaversede.xyz | Online shopping / unclear | Reported; limited context | Reliable public evidence was limited. Verify the seller, payment route and consumer protections before transacting. |
| omegadigitalassetsltd.com | Digital-asset investment | Reported; not independently verified | The site advertises tiered investment plans and online returns. Verify corporate and regulatory claims independently. |
| palanopt.top | Login platform / possible impersonation | Reported; impersonation concern | The login-led site and its name resemble an established technology brand. Verify the exact operator before entering credentials. |
| risesparksolution.com | Investment / broker | Regulator warning | FINMA lists RiseSparkSolution on its warning list; IOSCO categorises it as an unregistered or unlicensed financial-services entity. Source |
| royalfundzinvestments.com | Investment | Reported; mixed public signals | Automated reputation results conflict and no decisive regulator record was located. Manual verification is required. |
| silvertideventures.pro | Stocks / crypto investment | Reported; third-party risk warning | The site presents investment and trading services. Public risk reports cite low trust and blacklist detections. |
| spinbet1.com | Online gambling | Reported; mixed public signals | The domain operates as a casino. Check the applicable licence, ownership and withdrawal terms before depositing. |
| thejobbatical-remotely.com | Jobs / remote work | Reported; limited context | The domain name suggests remote-work recruitment. Never pay an upfront fee to receive wages, tasks or equipment. |
| thetobaccostore.au.com | Online retail – tobacco | Reported; limited context | Verify business registration, contact details, payment protections and delivery claims before ordering. |
| trading.trading-xb.com | Trading platform | Reported; conflicting security signals | Automated reputation tools conflict with phishing reports. Treat the platform as unverified until the operator is confirmed. |
| trcnswap.com | Crypto exchange / swap | Reported; withdrawal-fee allegations | Public complaints describe ‘tax’ or unlock-payment demands before withdrawal. Taxes should not be paid to release an account balance. |
| vybitxch.com | Crypto exchange / staking | Reported; not independently verified | The site presents exchange and staking services. Verify the company, licence and custody arrangements before transferring crypto. |
| wapcoins.com | Crypto exchange | Reported; limited reputation | The domain has a limited public track record. Confirm ownership, withdrawal terms and security controls independently. |
| www.love-and-lottery-spells-expert.com | Paid spell services | Reported; not independently verified | The site offers paid love, lottery and money-related spell services. Be wary of guaranteed outcomes and escalating fees. |
| www.qrc.cc | Crypto / trading – unclear | Reported in external list | The domain appears in Crypto Legal’s reported-company list, but reliable public context for the exact operation is limited. Source |
Download Scam Website Lists by Year
The yearly PDFs keep the main page usable while preserving the domains published in older alerts. Each file is searchable: open it and use Ctrl + F on Windows or Command + F on Mac.
The counts below are source-record totals, not counts of independently confirmed scams. Cross-year repetition is retained, and malformed source text remains visible for auditability.
| Year | Records | Download |
| 2026 | 41 | Download the 2026 PDF |
| 2025 | 3,602 | Download the 2025 PDF |
| 2024 | 2,834 | Download the 2024 PDF |
| 2023 | 5,706 | Download the 2023 PDF |
How to use the Yearly PDF Archives
Start with the exact domain shown in your browser, email or message. Remove https:// and any page path if you need a broader search. If there is no exact result, try a distinctive part of the business name because scam operators often use subdomains, new extensions or slightly altered spellings.
A match is a reason to pause, not a substitute for a current investigation. A domain may have gone offline or changed ownership since it was recorded. A newly created scam website may not appear in any archive yet.
Do not visit an unfamiliar domain simply because it appears in a PDF. Search the text of the archive, then verify the website through independent sources.
Common Types of Scam Websites
The archives include many kinds of suspicious websites. The patterns below describe common reports; they are not category labels automatically applied to every domain.
Investment and Trading Websites
Fake investment platforms often show polished dashboards, account managers and profits that exist only on screen. Problems often begin when a victim tries to withdraw and is asked for a tax, insurance charge, account upgrade or further deposit. Verify claimed licences through the regulator that supposedly issued them.
Cryptocurrency Websites
Crypto scams can involve fake exchanges, wallets, mining platforms, staking sites, token launches or investment schemes. If you transferred cryptocurrency, keep the receiving wallet address and transaction hash. Those details may become important evidence.
Asset Recovery Websites
Recovery scammers target people who have already lost money. They may pose as investigators, lawyers, regulators or exchange staff, then request an upfront fee, tax or wallet activation charge. Be wary of guaranteed or instant recovery.
Clone, Impersonation and Phishing Websites
Some sites copy a real company’s name, branding, staff profiles or licence details. Others imitate banks, exchanges or government services to steal logins and payment information. Check the exact domain, not only the displayed business name.
Fake Shopping, job, Task and Booking Websites
Fake stores may advertise hard-to-find products at unusually low prices. Job and task scams promise easy remote work or commission earnings before asking the victim to deposit money. Treat WhatsApp-only recruitment and requests to pay before being paid as serious warning signs.
How Cybertrace Assesses a Suspicious Website
The checks depend on the site and the circumstances. A review may consider domain registration and ownership history, hosting and connected sites, company and licence claims, copied content or staff profiles, payment instructions, cryptocurrency wallets, contact details, victim reports and archived versions of the site.
One warning sign rarely answers the whole question. Several inconsistencies appearing together can make the risk much clearer. Learn about website forensic investigations.
How to Check Whether a Website is Fake
1. Read the domain carefully. Look for added words, unusual extensions, misspellings or a domain that differs from the organisation’s verified address.
2. Check when the domain was registered. A new site claiming years of trading history deserves closer attention.
3. Verify company and licence details in the official company register or regulator database. Do not rely on a certificate displayed on the site.
4. Check addresses and contact details independently. WhatsApp, Telegram, a free email address or a contact form alone offers little accountability.
5. Search for copied text and images. Fake businesses often reuse staff photos, testimonials and legal pages.
6. Examine the payment request. Crypto transfers, personal bank accounts and invented withdrawal charges are common warning signs.
7. Search independent reporting, while remembering that reviews can be bought or fabricated.
8. Use ScamID for an additional current check.
What to do if you Used a Suspicious Website
Scamwatch advises people to act quickly, stop further payments and contact their bank or card provider. If the matter involves a substantial loss, an investigation may help identify the people, infrastructure, wallets or payment routes behind the website.
- Stop sending money, cryptocurrency or identity documents.
- Do not pay another fee to unlock an account, release a withdrawal or recover earlier losses.
- Save screenshots before the website changes or disappears.
- Keep emails, messages, phone numbers, usernames, documents and payment instructions.
- Save bank transaction details, wallet addresses and cryptocurrency transaction hashes.
- Contact your bank, card provider or cryptocurrency exchange immediately.
- In Australia, report the matter through Scamwatch and ReportCyber. Contact police if appropriate.
- Be cautious if a recovery company contacts you unexpectedly after the loss.
Need Help Investigating a Suspicious Website?
Cybertrace assists individuals, businesses and legal professionals with scam investigations, website forensics and website takedown matters. The team can review the available digital evidence and explain whether there is a realistic investigative pathway.
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If you’ve already dealt with one of these scam websites, contact our investigators today to discuss how we can help.
Frequently Asked Questions
A scam website list is a collection of domains reported, flagged or recorded because of suspected fraud, phishing, impersonation or other high-risk activity. It is a screening resource, not a legal finding.
No. The archives combine reports and records from several sources, and not every entry was independently investigated. Inclusion should prompt caution and further checking.
False reports and automated false positives can occur. A domain may also change ownership, or a legitimate company may be copied through a deceptive subdomain. Cybertrace reviews correction requests supported by evidence.
No. New scam sites appear constantly, and no public list can contain every active threat. Check the business and domain independently even when there is no match.
Cybertrace updates the current list when a reviewed batch is ready. Older entries are retained in searchable yearly PDF archives so the historical record remains available.
Use Cybertrace’s Report a Scam Website form and include the exact domain, how you found it, what the site claimed, and any payment or contact details you received.
Stop further payments, save all evidence, and contact the bank, card provider or exchange involved. Report the incident and seek professional advice if you need help identifying the operator or tracing cryptocurrency.
Cybertrace conducts website forensic and scam investigations that can examine domain records, infrastructure, payment details, online accounts and other digital evidence. Available options depend on the evidence and circumstances.
Sometimes. A takedown depends on the evidence, hosting provider, registrar, platform policies and jurisdiction. Cybertrace can assess whether a takedown request is appropriate.