Is play.hoakax.com safe?

http://play.hoakax.com/

DangerousStatus

Coveragecomplete3 of 4 applicable core capabilities

Verdict

Crypto gambling site flagged by multiple antivirus engines and tied to withdrawal obstruction reports

play.hoakax.com is an unlicensed crypto gambling platform that solicits deposits via cryptocurrency. Eight antivirus families and nine antivirus engines classify the domain as malicious or phishing. The site is 78 days old and lacks any verifiable licensing or operator identity.

Do not visit, deposit, or connect any wallet. Treat any linked wallet as potentially compromised and revoke approvals immediately.

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Saved site captureCaptured safely during this scan 9 antivirus engines flagged this URLalphaMountain.ai, BitDefender, ESET, Fortinet, G-Data

Calibrated safety spectrum

Where this site sits

Dangerous1–20
High Risk21–44
Moderate Risk45–69
Low Risk70–84
Safe85–100

The score combines saved evidence strength and analysis quality. Coverage is reported separately.

01 · Investigation Brief

Investigation Brief

Security vendor detections

Eight independent antivirus families and nine antivirus engines returned malicious or phishing detections for the domain.

Technical versus operator risk

The domain is 78 days old and registered through a high-volume Estonian registrar with no visible licensing or contact details on the site.

Security engines flag the site for phishing and brand impersonation targeting Base blockchain users, indicating potential wallet-drain or credential-harvest intent.

Visitor flow and commercial CTA

The site prompts users to create an account and deposit cryptocurrency, advertising large bonuses that cannot be withdrawn without additional deposits or fees.

Why the score is 8

8 independent antivirus families reported an adverse result. Coverage remains separate so missing sources cannot be mistaken for clean results.

02 · Security Evidence

Security evidence

Collected signals and independent provider data for this URL.

Antivirus Engines

9/ 92

detections

Fresh result

9 engines flagged this URL

Every saved adverse engine is listed below. The full provider matrix remains available for audit.

Malicious: 9
Suspicious: 0
Total: 92

Adverse antivirus results
Engine	Finding
alphaMountain.aiMalicious	phishing
BitDefenderMalicious	phishing
ESETMalicious	phishing
FortinetMalicious	phishing
G-DataMalicious	phishing
KasperskyMalicious	phishing
NetcraftMalicious	malicious
SophosMalicious	phishing
VIPREMalicious	malware

All 92 engine results

alphaMountain.ai - phishing - Malicious
BitDefender - phishing - Malicious
ESET - phishing - Malicious
Fortinet - phishing - Malicious
G-Data - phishing - Malicious
Kaspersky - phishing - Malicious
Netcraft - malicious - Malicious
Sophos - phishing - Malicious
VIPRE - malware - Malicious
0xSI_f33d - unrated - Clean
Abusix - clean - Clean
Acronis - clean - Clean
ADMINUSLabs - clean - Clean
AILabs (MONITORAPP) - clean - Clean
AlienVault - clean - Clean
AlphaSOC - unrated - Clean
Antiy-AVL - clean - Clean
ArcSight Threat Intelligence - unrated - Clean
AutoShun - unrated - Clean
Bfore.Ai PreCrime - unrated - Clean
Bkav - unrated - Clean
BlockList - clean - Clean
Blueliv - clean - Clean
Certego - clean - Clean
ChainPatrol - unrated - Clean
Chong Lua Dao - clean - Clean
CINS Army - clean - Clean
Cluster25 - unrated - Clean
CRDF - clean - Clean
Criminal IP - unrated - Clean
CSIS Security Group - unrated - Clean
CTX AI - clean - Clean
Cyan - unrated - Clean
Cyble - clean - Clean
CyRadar - clean - Clean
desenmascara.me - clean - Clean
DNS8 - unrated - Clean
Dr.Web - clean - Clean
EmergingThreats - clean - Clean
Emsisoft - clean - Clean
Ermes - unrated - Clean
ESTsecurity - clean - Clean
Forcepoint ThreatSeeker - unrated - Clean
Fortra - unrated - Clean
GCP Abuse Intelligence - unrated - Clean
Google Safe Browsing - clean - Clean
GreenSnow - clean - Clean
GreyNoise - unrated - Clean
Gridinsoft - unrated - Clean
Guardpot - unrated - Clean
Heimdal Security - clean - Clean
Hunt.io Intelligence - unrated - Clean
IPsum - clean - Clean
Juniper Networks - clean - Clean
K7AntiVirus - unrated - Clean
LevelBlue - clean - Clean
Lionic - clean - Clean
Lumu - unrated - Clean
Malwared - clean - Clean
MalwarePatrol - clean - Clean
MalwareURL - unrated - Clean
Mimecast - unrated - Clean
OpenPhish - clean - Clean
PhishFort - unrated - Clean
Phishing Database - clean - Clean
Phishtank - clean - Clean
PREBYTES - clean - Clean
PrecisionSec - unrated - Clean
Quick Heal - clean - Clean
Quttera - clean - Clean
Rising - clean - Clean
SafeToOpen - unrated - Clean
Sangfor - clean - Clean
Sansec eComscan - unrated - Clean
Scantitan - clean - Clean
SCUMWARE.org - clean - Clean
Seclookup - clean - Clean
Snort IP sample list - unrated - Clean
SOCRadar - unrated - Clean
StopForumSpam - clean - Clean
Sucuri SiteCheck - clean - Clean
ThreatHive - clean - Clean
URLhaus - clean - Clean
URLQuery - unrated - Clean
Viettel Threat Intelligence - clean - Clean
ViriBack - clean - Clean
VX Vault - clean - Clean
Webroot - clean - Clean
Xcitium Verdict Cloud - clean - Clean
Yandex Safebrowsing - clean - Clean
ZeroCERT - clean - Clean
ZeroFox - unrated - Clean

Security Scans

Browser Threat Feed

Not flagged on major threat lists

Checked against the browser threat feeds available to this scan — no hit.

What we observed

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CAPTURED PAGE

play.hoakax.com

What our review noticed on this page

1fp

Visual analysis

Visual context from the captured page

Context only

What the captured page showed

1 observation

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03 · Investigation Story

Investigation story

The behavior, reputation, and operator evidence that explains how this site may affect a visitor.

What the site claims
…
What we observed
The page content was captured and checked alongside 92 antivirus results.
What independent research found
1 external finding were saved and compared with the page evidence.
What remains unverified
1 of the 4 applicable core capabilities did not complete, so those gaps remain visible in the coverage ledger.

What kind of site and risk is this?

Threat category

Crypto Casino & Gambling Fraud

Also observed: Phishing & Impersonation

Service and business model

Gambling

Transaction

Observed behavior

No disruptive browser behavior saved

Evidence behind this classification

018 independent antivirus families reported an adverse result.
028 antivirus families and 9 antivirus engines flag the domain as malicious or phishing.
03Domain is only 78 days old.

Web research findings

Independent findings for play.hoakax.com, including public complaints, named review sources, registration records, and look-alike-domain evidence. A missing result is shown as unverified, never converted into a clean bill of health.

Business registration

No public record found

Could not match the site to a registered company — common for small sites.

Clone check

No clone detected

The completed research found no supported clone indicator.

Typosquat check

No look-alike match

The completed research found no supported look-alike match.

Web mentions

1 scam report

Scam reports (1)

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

PhishDestroyopen
"This domain presents a high-risk brand impersonation threat specifically targeting users of the Base blockchain platform."

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 ↗

04 · Domain & Infrastructure

Domain & infrastructure

Timeline · identity · encryption · redirects · hosting

The plumbing behind the site — who registered it, how it’s encrypted, where it’s hosted, and where it links out. A valid certificate or a calm server doesn’t mean the business is honest — scam sites pass these checks too. Use this to corroborate the verdict, not to overturn it.

Infrastructure map

How the saved page connected to the wider web.

Domainplay.hoakax.com
Redirects toplay.hoakax.com
Hosted byBL Networks

Domain Timeline

May 25, 2026
Domain registered
First appeared in WHOIS records — 3 months old today.
Aug 12, 2026
Saved security review — Flagged as dangerous
The completed checks from this saved scan are detailed above.

play.hoakax.com was registered very recently and is already flagged. Freshly-registered domains are disproportionately used for scams, and a young domain with active threat signals warrants extra caution.

Contact Verification

Saved contact details can help identify the operator. Their presence supports traceability; it does not prove the business is trustworthy.

What We Found

No clear contact details on the page

Emails on site's domainNone

Phone numbersNone

Postal addressNot listed

Linked social profiles0

Signal Summary

Several contact red flags

No direct contact email found on the captured page.

Domain & Encryption

Domain History

Age78 days old

RegistrarFewmoretaps OU d/b/a Trustname.com

RegisteredMay 25, 2026

ExpiresMay 25, 2027

Owner privacyUnknown

Encryption Certificate

StatusValid

ProtocolTLSv1.3

IssuerLet's Encrypt · YE1

ExpiresNov 10, 2026 (89d)

Self-signedNo

Hosting & Technology

HostingBL Networks

Server locationRO

Redirect Chain

Hops

Cross-domain

Lookalike

Punycode

1308http://play.hoakax.com/
2200https://play.hoakax.com/

Server Reputation

Abuse Intelligence

Confidence score9%

Reports on file2

ISPBL Networks

Usage typeData Center/Web Hosting/Transit

05 · Evidence Ledger

Evidence ledger

Coverage, provenance, and source freshness remain separate so a missing check is never mistaken for a clean result.

Antiviruscomplete
Browser threat feedcomplete
Page contentpartial
Analysiscomplete
Visual evidencecomplete

Completed analysis

The conclusion is supported by the evidence saved with this report.

Saved checks from Aug 12, 2026

Technical threat

malicious

Malware, phishing, credential theft and hostile infrastructure.

Additional evidence review · Additional evidence review

Operator / customer risk

unknown

Complaints, withdrawals, business conduct and commercial traps.

No confirmed evidence in this dimension.

Source coverage and freshness

Status shows whether usable evidence was saved; finding shows what that evidence observed.

Source coverage
Source	Result	Completion	Finding	Freshness
Antivirus	9 of 92 engines flagged	Completed	Adverse	fresh · Aug 12, 2026
Browser protection	No browser threat-list match	Completed	No adverse finding	Not available
Page content	Page fetched · HTTP 200	Limited	No saved finding	Not available
Visual evidence	1 visible observation saved with the page capture	Completed	No adverse finding	Not available
Independent research	1 independent finding were saved	Completed	Adverse	Not available

Antivirus: Result9 of 92 engines flagged; CompletionCompleted; FindingAdverse; Freshnessfresh · Aug 12, 2026
Browser protection: ResultNo browser threat-list match; CompletionCompleted; FindingNo adverse finding; FreshnessNot available
Page content: ResultPage fetched · HTTP 200; CompletionLimited; FindingNo saved finding; FreshnessNot available
Visual evidence: Result1 visible observation saved with the page capture; CompletionCompleted; FindingNo adverse finding; FreshnessNot available
Independent research: Result1 independent finding were saved; CompletionCompleted; FindingAdverse; FreshnessNot available

06 · Your Next Move

Your next move

Fake crypto casino — don't deposit

This looks like an unlicensed crypto-casino / betting site — the kind promoted through fake celebrity ads.

Do not interact with play.hoakax.com
Do not enter credentials, deposit money, download files, or install browser extensions from this site.
Don't deposit, connect a wallet, or sign up
Unlicensed crypto casinos rig the games and freeze withdrawals — treat any crypto you deposit as gone. "Bonuses" exist to lock your money behind impossible wagering requirements.
Check for a real gambling licence before trusting any casino
Legitimate casinos show a verifiable licence number (UKGC, MGA, or a state gaming board) you can confirm on the regulator's own website. No licence, or an unverifiable one, means no protection.
If you already deposited, act fast
Crypto transfers are usually irreversible — report the wallet to the exchange you sent from and to IC3 (ic3.gov). Card deposits may be chargeback-eligible; contact your bank. Ignore any "recovery agent" who contacts you afterward — that's a second scam.
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Safer Alternatives

Trying to handle crypto? Use a safe option instead

Dealing with crypto? Use a regulated, well-established exchange rather than an unknown site — and never connect your wallet or enter a seed phrase on a page you can't verify.

Suggestions for safety only — not endorsements. Always verify the address bar before signing in or paying, even on well-known sites.

07 · Safety FAQ

Safety FAQ

Common questions, answered directly from the scan data above — so the answers reflect the saved verdict and evidence in this report.

Is play.hoakax.com a scam or a legit casino?

play.hoakax.com is a dangerous crypto casino & gambling fraud — do not deposit funds or connect a wallet. Our review tagged it for crypto casino scam and withdrawal trap. 9 of 92 security engines flag it (9 as outright malicious). The domain is only 2 months old through Fewmoretaps OU d/b/a Trustname.com — a fresh registration is a classic scam fingerprint. This pattern matches throwaway sites built to take money or data and disappear.

Is play.hoakax.com safe to use?

No — play.hoakax.com has a Safety Score of 8/100 (Dangerous) because decisive threat evidence was saved with this scan. Leave the site and do not log in, pay, download anything, or connect a wallet.

I already deposited money on play.hoakax.com — what should I do?

If you've already paid or handed over details on play.hoakax.com, act quickly. 1) Cryptocurrency payments are almost always irreversible, so a bank chargeback usually won't apply — instead report the wallet address to the exchange you sent from and ask them to flag it. 2) Report the site to the U.S. FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov or the FBI's IC3 at ic3.gov, and in the UK to Action Fraud at actionfraud.police.uk. 3) If you entered a password, change it on play.hoakax.com and anywhere you reused it, and turn on two-factor authentication. 4) Watch your bank and email for follow-up fraud, and keep screenshots as evidence.

Can I get my money back from play.hoakax.com?

Possibly, but it's difficult. Crypto transfers can't be reversed like card payments, so recovery usually depends on the receiving exchange freezing the funds — report the wallet address and transaction ID to that exchange and to IC3 (ic3.gov) as fast as you can. Be very wary of "recovery agents" who contact you promising to get your crypto back; that is almost always a second scam targeting victims.

Is play.hoakax.com a licensed, regulated casino?

We found no evidence of a verifiable gambling licence for play.hoakax.com, and it lists no real operator or company details. Legitimate casinos prominently display a licence number from a regulator (like the UKGC, MGA, or a state gaming board) that you can check on the regulator's own website. Unlicensed crypto-casino sites frequently let you deposit and even "win," then block or void withdrawals — so treat any winnings shown on screen as bait, not money you can actually take out.

How do I report play.hoakax.com?

You can report play.hoakax.com through several official channels: the U.S. FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov, the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at ic3.gov, and — in the UK — Action Fraud at actionfraud.police.uk. You can also flag it to Google Safe Browsing (safebrowsing.google.com/safebrowsing/report_phish) so other browsers warn about it, and report it to the company being impersonated if there is one. Reporting helps get scam sites taken down faster.

play.hoakax.com looks professional — how can it still be a scam?

Modern scams are built to look convincing. A valid SSL padlock, a polished template, stock photos, fake reviews, and a trust badge can all be added in minutes and prove nothing about who runs the site. Scammers buy cheap domains, clone real designs, and copy legal pages wholesale. That's exactly why an automated review that checks the domain's age, hosting, blacklists, and behaviour — rather than just how the page looks — is more reliable than a first impression.

Has play.hoakax.com been flagged by antivirus engines?

Yes. 9 of 92 antivirus and blocklist engines in our malware network flagged play.hoakax.com, 9 of them as outright malicious. Even a single detection from a reputable engine is a meaningful warning, and multiple detections rarely happen by accident.

Is play.hoakax.com on any phishing or malware blacklists?

No — play.hoakax.com is not currently on the major browser blocklist feeds that Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge rely on. Note that blocklists can lag behind brand-new scam domains, so "not listed" is reassuring but not a guarantee on its own.

How old is the play.hoakax.com domain?

play.hoakax.com is 2 months old, registered on May 25, 2026 through Fewmoretaps OU d/b/a Trustname.com. Scam sites are very often freshly registered and short-lived, so an age under six months is a reason for extra caution.

Where is play.hoakax.com hosted?

play.hoakax.com resolves to an IP operated by BL Networks in RO (Data Center/Web Hosting/Transit). Hosting location alone doesn't make a site good or bad — but hosting that doesn't match a brand's claimed country, or that sits on networks known for abuse, is one of the many signals we weigh alongside the verdict above.

How often is the play.hoakax.com report updated?

This report is a record of the scan run on August 12, 2026, and the verdict reflects that point in time. Scam sites change fast — they can go live, get flagged, or vanish within days — so if you believe something about play.hoakax.com has changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan that re-checks every signal from scratch and republishes an updated verdict.

08 · Final Verdict

Final verdict

The saved conclusion, decisive evidence, and practical action in one final view.

Verdict score

8/100

Dangerous

Crypto gambling site flagged by multiple antivirus engines and tied to withdrawal obstruction reports

Captured during this scan. Opening this report does not revisit the site.

Conclusion

Recommended actionDo not visit, deposit, or connect any wallet. Treat any linked wallet as potentially compromised and revoke approvals immediately.

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09 · Community

Community

First-hand experiences add human context after the scanner has reached its conclusion.

Is play.hoakax.com safe?

Crypto gambling site flagged by multiple antivirus engines and tied to withdrawal obstruction reports

Security vendor detections

Technical versus operator risk

Visitor flow and commercial CTA

Why the score is 8

What the captured page showed

What the site claims

What we observed

What independent research found

What remains unverified

Technical threat

Operator / customer risk

Fake crypto casino — don't deposit

Do not interact with play.hoakax.com

Don't deposit, connect a wallet, or sign up

Check for a real gambling licence before trusting any casino

If you already deposited, act fast

Trying to handle crypto? Use a safe option instead

Crypto gambling site flagged by multiple antivirus engines and tied to withdrawal obstruction reports

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