Is redacted@abuse.ionos.com a scam?
This email address is flagged in our threat intelligence database. Review the evidence below before interacting.
Threat Intelligence Listing
Flagged in Threat Feeds
This email address appears in threat-intelligence sources (PhishTank or community reports). We have not yet received a direct user submission for it. Exercise caution before replying or clicking links.
About this email address
Deterministic analysis derived from the email address itself and our threat database. No AI-generated guesses, no external assumptions.
- Dedicated domain email
Sent from a domain (abuse.ionos.com) rather than a free webmail provider. While this can indicate a legitimate business, dedicated-domain scam emails are also common. Scammers register cheap domains specifically for outbound campaigns, so the domain itself should be examined for legitimacy signals.
- .com TLD
The .com extension is among the lower-risk TLDs in published abuse rankings, typical of established legitimate sites. Note that even low-risk TLDs are routinely abused by scammers, so the TLD alone does not validate this specific domain.
- Database timeline
Added to the RecentScam database 4 weeks ago.
Recent Evidence
""Generic phishing email distributed via compromised hosting provider account. Victim receives warning about suspicious account activity requiring immediate verification. Attacker collects credentials and personal information through fake verification form.""
""Phishing email impersonates a hosting or service provider claiming account requires immediate verification. Victims receive emails with urgent language directing them to log in and update billing information. Attacker harvests credentials and payment data for fraud.""
""Phishing sent via compromised IONOS hosting abuse account. Scammer impersonates service provider and claims account suspension risk. Victim is instructed to verify details by replying with sensitive information.""
Safety Checklist: What to do next
Do Not Reply
Do not click any links or download attachments. Mark as spam.
Secure Accounts
Change passwords immediately if you logged in via a suspicious link.
Report Headers
Forward the full email headers to your email provider's abuse team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is redacted@abuse.ionos.com a scam email address?
redacted@abuse.ionos.com is flagged in our threat intelligence database with a risk score of 90/100. Do not reply to or click any links from this sender.
What type of scam does redacted@abuse.ionos.com send?
Reported email addresses in our database typically send phishing attempts, fake invoice scams, account takeover attempts, or advance-fee fraud. Check the evidence section above for specific details about reports on this address.
How do I report a phishing email?
Forward the email to reportphishing@apwg.org and to your email provider's abuse address. Report to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. In Gmail, click the three-dot menu and select 'Report phishing'. In Outlook, use 'Report Message' in the toolbar.
Can I get malware from opening this email?
Opening the email body alone is usually safe in modern email clients. The danger lies in clicking links or downloading attachments. Never open unexpected attachments or click links in emails from unknown senders, even if the email appears legitimate.
How do I block this sender?
In Gmail: open the email, click the three-dot menu (⋮), and select 'Block [sender name]'. In Outlook: right-click the email and choose 'Block Sender'. In Apple Mail: go to Mail > Preferences > Rules and create a rule to delete messages from this address.
Data Sources: Records are sourced from public threat intelligence feeds (URLhaus, OpenPhish) and community scam reports (Reddit r/Scams, r/phishing). RecentScam does not independently verify all claims. The Risk Score is a calculated metric, not a legal judgment. To dispute a record, visit our Removal Request page.