Is lifeandhope.ec a scam?

Our automated security review flags lifeandhope.ec as dangerous. Multiple threat indicators were detected — treat the site as a scam until proven otherwise.

Is lifeandhope.ec safe to use?

No — lifeandhope.ec scored 1/100 on our trust scale. We detected active threat indicators, so we recommend avoiding the site entirely.

Does lifeandhope.ec have a valid SSL certificate?

Yes. lifeandhope.ec presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Let's Encrypt · R12, expiring in 75 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.

How old is the lifeandhope.ec domain?

lifeandhope.ec is 14.0 years old, registered on 6/11/2012 through .ec DOMINIOS ECUADOR. Scam domains are often freshly registered — a site under 6 months old warrants extra caution.

Has lifeandhope.ec been flagged by antivirus engines?

7 out of 92 antivirus engines in our malware network flagged lifeandhope.ec as malicious or suspicious (5 outright malicious). Even one detection is a meaningful signal.

Is lifeandhope.ec on any phishing or malware blacklists?

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

Where is lifeandhope.ec hosted?

lifeandhope.ec resolves to an IP operated by Unified Layer in US (usage type: Content Delivery Network). Hosting location alone doesn't make a site good or bad, but unusual geography for a brand's claimed country is one of many signals we weigh.

How often is the lifeandhope.ec report updated?

This is a permanent record of the scan run on June 9, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around lifeandhope.ec have changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan, which re-runs every check from scratch and publishes an updated report.

Security Review

Is lifeandhope.ec legit or a scam?

Our verdict:Dangerous· 1/100

SafeSuspiciousDangerous

Established Ecuadorian medical center (14-year-old domain, active RUC registration) with minor antivirus flags likely unrelated to actual malice.

Top reasons

5 of 92 antivirus engines flagged the domain as malicious or suspicious, though no scam families or credential-harvest patterns were detected.Domain privacy is enabled, limiting transparency of registrant identity.Not indexed in global traffic rankings, reducing third-party visibility.

lifeandhope.ecScanned 3h ago

Post Facebook

Trust score

DANGEROUS

Heuristics 0·MT 80

Category tags

healthcaremedical services92% MT confidence

Technical red flags (1)

7 of 92 engines flagged

Positive signals (4)

Not on major blacklists Domain is 14 years old Encrypted connection Clean server reputation

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

7/92

Engines flagged this URL

Domain Age

14 years old

Registered Jun 11, 2012

MT Intelligence

Suspicious

Low likelihood · 92% confidence

DANGEROUS

Critical risk detected

5 of 92 antivirus engines flag this page as malicious. Multiple independent checks — antivirus engines, browser safety blocklists, and threat databases — flagged this site. Don't enter personal information, deposit money, or download files.

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LIVE RENDER

lifeandhope.ec

Automated page render — captured in a safe sandbox. What an ordinary visitor would see when loading the site.

MT Intelligence

Advanced threat intelligence

MT Security Analyst

Low scam likelihoodengineMT · Guardiantrust80/100

MT AgentLive web researchVisual inspection

Confidence

Life & Hope Ecuador operates as a registered medical facility in Ecuador with a 14-year domain history and confirmed government business registration (RUC 1792378532001) dating to 2012. The site displays legitimate medical infrastructure: multiple contact numbers, physical addresses in Quito and Guayaquil, staff listings, and service descriptions consistent with an ambulatory treatment center. Our antivirus network flagged 5 of 92 engines as malicious, but this appears disconnected from the site's actual purpose — no scam families triggered, no credential-harvest patterns, and no abuse reports on the hosting IP. The positive patient testimonial and absence of fraud complaints across web searches support legitimate operation. The antivirus detections likely stem from false positives on medical or pharmaceutical content, or from third-party integrations (Google Analytics, WhatsApp API, social embeds) that some engines flag conservatively.

Full dossier

Analysis complete

Page Content

The site presents as a professional medical facility website in Spanish, describing ambulatory services for catastrophic and chronic diseases including oncology, chemotherapy, biological therapies, and home care. Contact information includes phone numbers (+593 2 382 2650, 095 8862 504), a patient hotline (1800 Pacientes), and physical addresses. The page loads legitimate third-party integrations: Google Tag Manager, Google Fonts, WhatsApp API, and social-media embeds (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube). No login forms, countdown timers, or push-notification spam detected.

Infrastructure

Domain registered 5110 days ago (~14 years) with .ec DOMINIOS ECUADOR registrar. SSL certificate valid (Let's Encrypt, 75 days to expiry). Hosting IP 162.241.225.21 has zero abuse reports and a clean reputation score. No redirects or homoglyph tricks. The domain is not indexed in global traffic rankings, consistent with a regional medical provider.

Domain History

The domain age aligns with the company's founding in 2012 and official registration in 2013. WHOIS privacy is enabled, which is standard practice for medical organizations. No evidence of domain hijacking, transfers, or suspicious activity.

Web Reputation

Business registration confirmed: LIFE & HOPE SPECIALITY CARE S.A. (RUC 1792378532001) is an active Ecuadorian company with filings in 2013, 2017, and 2019. No scam reports, fraud complaints, or negative reviews found. One positive patient testimonial praising staff quality over 3 years. The company appears in business directories, maintains social-media presence, and is referenced in academic and media sources.

Risk Factors

5 of 92 antivirus engines flagged the domain as malicious or suspicious, though no scam families or credential-harvest patterns were detected.
Domain privacy is enabled, limiting transparency of registrant identity.
Not indexed in global traffic rankings, reducing third-party visibility.

Positive Signals

Domain registered 14 years ago, consistent with company founding in 2012.
Active Ecuadorian business registration (RUC 1792378532001) with government filings spanning 2013–2019.
Legitimate medical facility with multiple contact methods, physical addresses, and staff information.
Zero abuse reports on hosting IP and clean IP reputation.
Positive patient testimonial and no scam complaints found across web searches.

AI Recommendation

This site appears to be a legitimate medical facility in Ecuador. The antivirus flags are likely false positives. If you are a patient or considering services, verify the facility's credentials independently by contacting the phone numbers listed or checking Ecuadorian business registries. Do not enter payment details unless you have independently confirmed the legitimacy of any transaction.

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 lifeandhope.ec, then cross-checks business-registration records and look-alike domain patterns. Everything below is pulled from what it actually found.

Domain age

14 yrs

Registered Jun 2012

Business registration

Active · Ecuador

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

1 positive

Key findings

7 headline facts from open-web research

Domain lifeandhope.ec has been active for 5110 days (~14 years), consistent with company founding in 2012
Official Ecuadorian company: LIFE & HOPE SPECIALITY CARE S.A. with RUC 1792378532001; appears in government-related filings and import records
Operates as an ambulatory treatment center specializing in catastrophic and chronic diseases (cancer, multiple sclerosis, rheumatological, rare diseases); offers chemotherapy, biological therapies, home service via Welkom partnership
Physical locations referenced in Quito (Edificio Fortune Plaza, Av. Eloy Alfaro y Italia N29-235) and mentions of Guayaquil operations
No scam reports, fraud complaints, or negative reviews found across web searches including Reddit, specific scam terms, or review sites
Positive patient testimonial on own site praising staff quality and care over 3 years; company maintains LinkedIn, Instagram, and job postings
Appears in business directories, YouTube facility videos, media interviews with general manager Fausto Puente, and academic theses referencing the company

Positive reviews (1)

Quotes indicating the site is legitimate.

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"Mi experiencia en estos 3 años ha sido fantástica!! La calidad de cada uno de sus empleados tanto administrativos como médicos sacan a relucir la gran atención que brindan al paciente. Mi experiencia en Life and Hope sin duda ha sido espect"

Business registration

Status: active · Ecuador

RUC 1792378532001, LIFE & HOPE SPECIALITY CARE S.A. CENTRO DE TRATAMIENTOS AMBULATORIOS (also known as Life and Hope S.A.), operating since 2012 with official filings in 2013, 2017, 2019

Research summary

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

We searched scam-report databases, consumer-review sites, and general web sources for lifeandhope.ec and found no scam reports or complaints. Business registration was confirmed in Ecuador's official records (RUC 1792378532001, LIFE & HOPE SPECIALITY CARE S.A., active since 2012). One positive patient testimonial was found on the site itself. The company appears in business directories, maintains social-media presence, and is referenced in academic and media sources as a legitimate medical facility.

Antivirus Engines

Detection matrix · live

7 engines flagged this URL

We cross-check every URL against our antivirus network of 92 malware and blacklist engines. Each detection is listed below by engine name — even a single hit is a meaningful signal.

5Malicious2Suspicious54Harmless92Engines

of 92

ADMINUSLabs

Malicious· malicious

Chong Lua Dao

Malicious· malicious

CRDF

Malicious· malicious

CyRadar

Malicious· malware

Fortinet

Malicious· malware

alphaMountain.ai

Suspicious· suspicious

Gridinsoft

Suspicious· suspicious

7 antivirus engines flagged this URL. Even a single detection is a meaningful signal — treat this site with extra caution and avoid entering credentials, payment info, or downloading any files.

Security Scans

Blacklist Check

Not flagged on major threat lists

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

Contact Verification

We fetched the page and looked for real-world contact details. Legitimate businesses almost always publish an email on their own domain, a phone number, and a postal address. Scam shops usually don't.

What We Found

Has a contact email on its own domain

Emails on site's domainservicioalcliente@lifeandhope.ec

Phone numbers2 382 2650

Postal addressPresent

Linked social profiles6

Signal Summary

Contact details look reasonable

Contact email on the site's own domain (servicioalcliente@lifeandhope.ec).
Phone number listed (2 382 2650).
Postal address visible on the page.
Links to 16 social profiles.

Domain & Encryption

Domain History

Age14 years old

Registrar.ec DOMINIOS ECUADOR

RegisteredJun 11, 2012

ExpiresJun 12, 2029

Owner privacyHidden

Encryption Certificate

StatusValid

ProtocolTLSv1.3

IssuerLet's Encrypt · R12

ExpiresAug 24, 2026 (75d)

Self-signedNo

Hosting & Technology

HostingUnified Layer

Server locationUS

Web servernginx/1.27.2

Platform / CMSWordPress

Redirect Chain

Hops

Cross-domain

Lookalike

Punycode

1301http://lifeandhope.ec/
2200https://lifeandhope.ec/

Server Reputation

Abuse Intelligence

Confidence score0%

Reports on file0

ISPUnified Layer

Usage typeContent Delivery Network

Avoid this site

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

Do not interact with lifeandhope.ec
Do not enter credentials, deposit money, download files, or install browser extensions from this site.
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

ListedCheck ↗

AbuseIPDB

Not listedCheck ↗

Also verify:Spamhaus ↗DNSBL / SURBL ↗PhishTank ↗

Referenced Domains

Outbound domains this page links to or loads resources from. Each links to its own security scan.

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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 flags lifeandhope.ec as dangerous. Multiple threat indicators were detected — treat the site as a scam until proven otherwise.
No — lifeandhope.ec scored 1/100 on our trust scale. We detected active threat indicators, so we recommend avoiding the site entirely.
Yes. lifeandhope.ec presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Let's Encrypt · R12, expiring in 75 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.
lifeandhope.ec is 14.0 years old, registered on 6/11/2012 through .ec DOMINIOS ECUADOR. Scam domains are often freshly registered — a site under 6 months old warrants extra caution.
7 out of 92 antivirus engines in our malware network flagged lifeandhope.ec as malicious or suspicious (5 outright malicious). Even one detection is a meaningful signal.
No. lifeandhope.ec is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.
lifeandhope.ec resolves to an IP operated by Unified Layer in US (usage type: Content Delivery Network). Hosting location alone doesn't make a site good or bad, but unusual geography for a brand's claimed country is one of many signals we weigh.
This is a permanent record of the scan run on June 9, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around lifeandhope.ec 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·lifeandhope.ec

DANGEROUS

Life & Hope Ecuador is a legitimate ambulatory medical center operating in Ecuador since 2012, specializing in catastrophic and chronic disease treatment. The domain is 14 years old with active business registration, though antivirus detections appear to be false positives triggered by the site's medical content or third-party integrations.

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