Is ipfs.io a scam?
We have received 0 user reports flagging this domain as suspicious.
Community Verdict
Potential Threat
Users have reported this domain for suspicious activity. Exercise extreme caution. Do not visit or enter personal details.
Recent Evidence
""IPFS gateway impersonation used to host malicious phishing content. Scammer directs users to click embedded links claiming account verification is required. Victim is asked to enter credentials or sensitive information on fake login pages.""
""Legitimate IPFS gateway abused to host phishing content. Scammer uploads malicious HTML to IPFS and distributes link. Victim accesses phishing page and enters sensitive data.""
""OpenPhish identified this IPFS gateway hosting phishing content disguised as legitimate decentralized storage. The URL contains obfuscated email parameters and redirect tokens targeting credential theft. Victims are unknowingly directed to malicious authentication pages.""
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is ipfs.io a scam website?
Yes, ipfs.io has 0 community reports with a risk score of 90/100. We strongly recommend not visiting or interacting with this domain.
What kind of scam does ipfs.io run?
Reported domains in our database are typically phishing sites, fake online stores, credential-harvesting pages, or malware distribution points. Check the evidence section above for specific details about this domain.
How do I report a scam website?
Report to Google Safe Browsing at safebrowsing.google.com/safebrowsing/report_phish/, to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov, and to URLhaus at urlhaus.abuse.ch. You can also submit a report on RecentScam using the button above.
Will my antivirus block this website?
Most modern antivirus and browser security tools use real-time URL databases. If the domain is listed in major threat feeds, it may already be blocked. However, new scam sites often evade detection for days or weeks — always check manually before visiting.
Can I get my money back if I was scammed by this site?
Contact your bank or credit card issuer immediately to file a chargeback — typically within 60 days of the transaction. Also file a complaint with the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. If you paid with cryptocurrency or wire transfer, recovery is significantly harder.
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