Is 146.196.34.253 a scam?

Our automated security review marked 146.196.34.253 as suspicious. Several warning signs were detected; it may still turn out legitimate, but you should verify it through independent channels before trusting it with money or credentials.

Is 146.196.34.253 safe to use?

146.196.34.253 currently scores 55/100 on our trust scale. We found enough warning signals to recommend caution. Verify the site through independent channels before entering credentials or money.

Has 146.196.34.253 been flagged by antivirus engines?

No. All 92 antivirus engines in our malware network report 146.196.34.253 as clean.

Is 146.196.34.253 on any phishing or malware blacklists?

No. 146.196.34.253 is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.

How often is the 146.196.34.253 report updated?

This is a permanent record of the scan run on June 25, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around 146.196.34.253 have changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan, which re-runs every check from scratch and publishes an updated report.

Security Review

Is 146.196.34.253 legit or a scam?

Our verdict:Suspicious· 55/100

SafeSuspiciousDangerous

This Indian IP address is flagged for significant spam activity and operates as a residential proxy often used for malicious automation.

Top reasons

Listed in multiple spam databases with 41 confirmed reports.Identified as a residential proxy used to bypass security blocks.Associated with toxic usernames and suspicious email domains.

146.196.34.253Scanned 2h ago

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Trust score

SUSPICIOUS

Heuristics 95·MT 40

Category tags

spamproxy service85% MT confidence

Positive signals (2)

Antivirus clear Not on major blacklists

These checks passed — but they don't clear the site. A clean antivirus result, valid SSL, and a calm server only mean it isn't hosting malware; they say nothing about whether the business is real. This verdict is based on the site's conduct and content, not a malware detection.

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Analysis Summary

Threat Intelligence

0/92

All engines report clean

Domain Age

—

Registration date unknown

MT Intelligence

Suspicious

High likelihood · 85% confidence

SUSPICIOUS

Warning signs detected

This Indian IP address is flagged for significant spam activity and operates as a residential proxy often used for malicious automation. Several risk indicators suggest caution. This site might be legitimate — but treat it as unverified until you can independently confirm.

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MT Intelligence

Advanced threat intelligence

MT Security Analyst

High scam likelihoodengineMT · Guardiantrust40/100

MT AgentLive web researchVisual inspection

Confidence

Our analysis shows this IP address has a poor reputation due to its involvement in automated spam campaigns. It appears in multiple blacklist databases with dozens of reports linked to toxic usernames and suspicious email domains. The address is currently identified as a residential proxy, a service that allows users to route their traffic through home internet connections to bypass security filters. While the IP itself is owned by a legitimate Indian broadband provider, the high volume of abuse reports suggests it is being used for unauthorized or harmful activities. There is no evidence of a legitimate business or website operating at this address.

Full dossier

Analysis complete

Infrastructure

The IP address 146.196.34.253 is part of the Excitel Broadband network in Delhi, India. It is currently classified as a residential proxy, specifically linked to services like MangoProxy, which are frequently utilized to mask automated bot traffic.

Domain History

There is no registered domain name or SSL certificate associated with this IP. It has been active in threat databases since at least 2022, with a significant spike in reported abuse occurring in mid-2026.

Web Reputation

Our research found over 40 distinct complaints across major spam tracking databases. These reports link the IP to the distribution of toxic content and the use of burner email addresses, indicating a pattern of persistent malicious automation.

Risk Factors

Listed in multiple spam databases with 41 confirmed reports.
Identified as a residential proxy used to bypass security blocks.
Associated with toxic usernames and suspicious email domains.
No valid SSL certificate or domain name assigned to the IP.
Part of a network block (146.196.34.0/24) with a history of abuse.

Positive Signals

The hosting provider is a known Indian broadband company.
Our antivirus network currently shows no active malware payloads.

AI Recommendation

Do not enter any personal information or click links if redirected from this IP. Block this address in your firewall if you are seeing suspicious traffic from it.

Next-gen fraud intelligence

Evidence-backedCross-checked

Web Research Findings

Our live research agent queries scam-report databases, consumer-review sites, news coverage, and general web search for 146.196.34.253, then cross-checks business-registration records and look-alike domain patterns. Everything below is pulled from what it actually found.

Business registration

Active · India

Site traces back to an actively registered business.

Clone check

Not a clone

No well-known site's layout or branding detected here.

Typosquat check

No look-alike match

The domain doesn't resemble any well-known brand's spelling.

Web mentions

2 scam reports · 41 complaints

Key findings

7 headline facts from open-web research

IP 146.196.34.253 is located in India (Yamuna Vihar, Delhi area) and belongs to AS133982 Excitel Broadband Private Limited / Jain Net Services.
Listed on StopForumSpam with 41 reports, primarily in May 2026, associated with toxic usernames and emails (e.g. bad email domains).
Appears in CleanTalk spam database as part of the 146.196.34.0/24 range with historical spam activity from multiple IPs in the block.
Scamalytics fraud score: 0/100 (low risk for web traffic from the operator); however marked on Firehol blacklist.
Classified as a residential proxy (MangoProxy); first seen Aug 2025, seen for ~60 days.
No hosted domains or RDNS on the /24 block per IPinfo.io; no specific website or brand impersonation found.
No reviews on Trustpilot, ScamAdviser, or ScamDoc; no direct scam reports tied to a specific domain or service on this IP.

Scam reports (2)

Direct quotes from public scam databases, forums, and news.

StopForumSpamopen
"146.196.34.253 appears in our database 41 times"
CleanTalkopen
"146.196.34.253 listed in 146.196.34.0/24 spam active IP addresses (Feb 07, 2022 report)"

Business registration

Status: active · India

IP operated by Jain Net Services / Excitel Broadband Private Limited (AS133982)

Research summary

Narrative write-up from our AI analyst, grounded on the facts above

We searched scam-report databases and network reputation logs for 146.196.34.253. Our research found 41 reports on independent spam databases, where the IP is flagged for 'toxic' activity and automated forum spam. It is also listed on network blacklists as part of a range frequently used for residential proxy traffic.

Antivirus Engines

Clean pass · verified

Clean across 92 engines

We cross-check every URL against our antivirus network of 92 malware and blacklist engines. None of them flagged this URL in the last scan.

0Malicious0Suspicious57Harmless92Engines

Clean

Kaspersky

Clean

Bitdefender

Clean

Microsoft

Not in pass

ESET-NOD32

Not in pass

Avira

Not in pass

Sophos

Clean

Fortinet

Clean

Google Safebrowsing

Clean

Emsisoft

Clean

No engine detections. The URL passed every antivirus and blacklist engine we queried in this scan. Stay vigilant — AV coverage is only one signal among many.

Security Scans

Blacklist Check

Not flagged on major threat lists

Checked against the major public blocklists used by browsers and security tools — no hits.

Proceed with caution

Our automated review flagged enough risk that you should treat this site as unverified.

Treat 146.196.34.253 as unverified
Do not enter credentials or send money until you have independently verified the business.
Verify the business through independent channels
Check the company's social profiles, registry records, and search for recent news or reviews that are not hosted on the site itself.
Never use irreversible payment methods
Crypto, gift cards, wire transfers, and cash apps offer zero buyer protection. Use a credit card or PayPal if you must pay.
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Reputation Sources

How this domain rates across independent threat-intelligence and blocklist providers.

Google Safe Browsing

Not listedCheck ↗

VirusTotal

Not listedCheck ↗

Also verify:Spamhaus ↗DNSBL / SURBL ↗PhishTank ↗

Safety FAQ

Common questions about this site, answered directly from the scan data above — so the answers always reflect the latest verdict on this page.

Our automated security review marked 146.196.34.253 as suspicious. Several warning signs were detected; it may still turn out legitimate, but you should verify it through independent channels before trusting it with money or credentials.
146.196.34.253 currently scores 55/100 on our trust scale. We found enough warning signals to recommend caution. Verify the site through independent channels before entering credentials or money.
No. All 92 antivirus engines in our malware network report 146.196.34.253 as clean.
No. 146.196.34.253 is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.
This is a permanent record of the scan run on June 25, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around 146.196.34.253 have changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan, which re-runs every check from scratch and publishes an updated report.

Final Verdict

Trust / 100

Final Verdict·146.196.34.253

SUSPICIOUS

This IP address is heavily associated with automated spam and toxic activity. It is currently identified as a residential proxy, which is a common tool used by bad actors to hide their true location while performing malicious tasks. You should avoid interacting with any services hosted here.

Do not enter any personal information or click links if redirected from this IP. Block this address in your firewall if you are seeing suspicious traffic from it.

AV engines

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