SUSPICIOUS

Warning signs detected

A deceptive ad-tracking domain that uses fake security shields and technical jargon to bypass browser ad-blockers. Several risk indicators suggest caution. This site might be legitimate — but treat it as unverified until you can independently confirm.

Security Review

Is partridgepuny.com legit or a scam?

Our verdict:Suspicious· 40/100

A deceptive ad-tracking domain that uses fake security shields and technical jargon to bypass browser ad-blockers.

partridgepuny.comScanned 1d ago
0
Trust score
SUSPICIOUS
Score breakdown
Heuristics 39·MT 40
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Category tags
adware/tracker infrastructure85% MT confidence
Warning signals (3)
1 of 92 engines flaggedDomain is 8 months oldSome abuse reports (50%)
Positive signals (2)
Not on major blacklistsEncrypted connection

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
1/92
Engines flagged this URL
Domain Age
8 months old
Registered Oct 10, 2025
Intelligence
Suspicious
High likelihood · 85% confidence

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Visual analysis

We capture a fresh screenshot of the live page and ask a vision model to look for scam visual patterns — fake trust badges, countdown timers, overlay pop-ups, and visual clones of legitimate brands.

85
/ 100
Critical visual risk

Visual red flags detected in the screenshot

The page uses a pseudo-technical layout and fake security indicators to trick users or security professionals into allowlisting a suspicious domain associated with ad-delivery or tracking.

Visual risk85/100

What our vision model saw

6 signals

Fake security shield icon at the top of the page

Vague and suspicious domain name 'coal.partridgepuny.com'

Instructional text urging users to add the domain to their adblocker allowlist

Unverifiable claims of 'official partnerships' and DMCA enforcement

Use of technical jargon like 'rendering process' to justify its presence

Lack of any functional content, navigation, or legitimate company branding

Intelligence

Advanced threat intelligence
Analysis
High scam likelihoodengineMT · Guardiantrust40/100
MT AgentLive web researchVisual inspection
0%
Confidence
The page lacks any legitimate business content or functional navigation, serving instead as a placeholder for ad-delivery infrastructure. Our analysis identified fake security indicators and instructional text designed to manipulate users into disabling their security tools. The domain is already present on multiple major browser blocklists and ad-filtering databases. While no direct fraud reports exist, the site's behavior is consistent with aggressive tracking or ad-injection networks. The hosting IP also shows a history of abuse reports, further lowering its trust profile.
Full dossier
Analysis complete

Page Content

The website is a single-page application that displays no actual products or services. It features a fake security shield icon and technical messages about 'rendering processes' to appear legitimate while urging users to allowlist the domain in their ad-blockers.

Infrastructure

The site is hosted on an IP address with 46 existing abuse reports and a moderate risk score. It uses a GoDaddy SSL certificate, but the lack of a global traffic index suggests it is not a destination for real users.

Domain History

Registered 268 days ago, the domain has no public business registration or ownership records. It is currently listed as a blocked entity across several major network-level filtering lists including EasyList and AdGuard.

Web Reputation

The domain has zero presence on independent review aggregators or consumer trust sites. One security engine, alphaMountain.ai, explicitly flags the domain as suspicious due to its association with unwanted tracking activities.
Risk Factors
5
  • Domain is actively blocked by multiple major ad-filtering and security lists.
  • Uses fake security icons and deceptive text to encourage users to lower their browser security.
  • Hosting IP address has 46 recorded abuse reports.
  • No verifiable business registration or company contact information available.
  • Lacks functional content, appearing only as a utility for ad-tracking infrastructure.
Positive Signals
2
  • Domain has been active for over eight months.
  • Valid SSL certificate is currently in place.
AI Recommendation
Do not follow any instructions on this page to allowlist the domain or disable your ad-blocker. Close the tab and ensure your browser security settings remain active.
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 partridgepuny.com, then cross-checks business-registration records and look-alike domain patterns. Everything below is pulled from what it actually found.

Business registration
No public record found
Could not match the site to a registered company — common for small sites.
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
No scam reports found
No complaints, no negative coverage turned up in our sweep.
Key findings
7 headline facts from open-web research
  • Domain appears in multiple public ad/tracker blocklists including 1Hosts (Lite and Xtra), EasyList, AdGuard DNS filter, and Adblock Plus filters.
  • Listed as blocked domain in hosts files and filter lists with entries like 'partridgepuny.com 0.0.0.0' or '^' rules.
  • Domain age reported as 268 days; no WHOIS or registration details surfaced in searches.
  • No mentions on Trustpilot, ScamAdviser, Reddit, BBB ScamTracker, or major review sites.
  • No scam reports, complaints, fraud alerts, or user reviews found across web searches.
  • No evidence of business operations, company ownership, or legitimate website content references.
  • Searches for 'scam', 'review', 'complaint', 'fraud', 'malware' return only blocklist inclusions; no direct accusations or discussions.
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 partridgepuny.com and didn't find specific scam reports or complaints. However, our research confirmed the domain is widely blacklisted by major ad-filtering services like EasyList and AdGuard. For a site with no visible business operations, this widespread blocking is a significant indicator of intrusive or deceptive tracking behavior.

Domain Timeline

  1. Oct 10, 2025
    Domain registered

    First appeared in WHOIS records — 9 months old today.

  2. Jul 6, 2026
    Latest security review — Flagged as suspicious

    This scan re-ran every check; the current findings are detailed above.

Threat Detection

Antivirus Engines

Detection matrix · live
1 engine 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.

0Malicious1Suspicious58Harmless92Engines
0
of 92
alphaMountain.ai
Suspicious· suspicious

1 antivirus engine 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.

Reputation Sources

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

Google Safe Browsing
Not listedCheck ↗
VirusTotal
ListedCheck ↗
AbuseIPDB
ListedCheck ↗

Technical Details

Domain & Encryption

Domain History
Age8 months old
RegistrarGoDaddy.com, LLC
RegisteredOct 10, 2025
ExpiresOct 10, 2026
Owner privacyVisible
Encryption Certificate
StatusValid
ProtocolTLSv1.3
IssuerGoDaddy.com, Inc. · Go Daddy Secure Certificate Authority - G2
ExpiresOct 12, 2026 (97d)
Self-signedNo
Hosting & Technology
HostingAmazon Technologies Inc.
Server locationUS

Redirect Chain

Hops
1
Cross-domain
No
Lookalike
No
Punycode
No
  • 1301http://partridgepuny.com/
  • 2404https://coal.partridgepuny.com/

Server Reputation

Abuse Intelligence
Confidence score50%
Reports on file46
ISPAmazon Technologies Inc.
Usage typeContent Delivery Network

What to do

Proceed with caution

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

  • Treat partridgepuny.com 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.

  • Share your experience

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Final Verdict

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Trust / 100
Final Verdict·partridgepuny.com
SUSPICIOUS

This domain is a non-functional page used for ad-tracking and is widely blocked by security filters. It uses deceptive technical jargon and fake security icons to trick users into allowlisting it. You should avoid interacting with the site or following its instructions.

Do not follow any instructions on this page to allowlist the domain or disable your ad-blocker. Close the tab and ensure your browser security settings remain active.

AV engines
92
MT passes
2
Net signals
0
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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 marked partridgepuny.com 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.
  • partridgepuny.com currently scores 40/100 on our trust scale. We found enough warning signals to recommend caution. Verify the site through independent channels before entering credentials or money.
  • Yes. partridgepuny.com presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by GoDaddy.com, Inc. · Go Daddy Secure Certificate Authority - G2, expiring in 97 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.
  • partridgepuny.com is 8 months old, registered on 10/10/2025 through GoDaddy.com, LLC. Scam domains are often freshly registered — a site under 6 months old warrants extra caution.
  • 1 out of 92 antivirus engines in our malware network flagged partridgepuny.com as malicious or suspicious. Even one detection is a meaningful signal.
  • No. partridgepuny.com is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.
  • partridgepuny.com resolves to an IP operated by Amazon Technologies Inc. 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 July 6, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around partridgepuny.com have changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan, which re-runs every check from scratch and publishes an updated report.
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