Our automated security review marked tcg.world 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 tcg.world safe to use?

tcg.world 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.

Does tcg.world have a valid SSL certificate?

Yes. tcg.world presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Let's Encrypt · R13, expiring in 36 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.

How old is the tcg.world domain?

tcg.world is 5.2 years old, registered on 4/7/2021 through Dreamscape Networks International Pte Ltd. Scam domains are often freshly registered — a site under 6 months old warrants extra caution.

Has tcg.world been flagged by antivirus engines?

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

Is tcg.world on any phishing or malware blacklists?

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

Where is tcg.world hosted?

tcg.world resolves to an IP operated by Vercel, 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.

What do third-party review sites say about tcg.world?

Independent trust-rating sites currently show the following for tcg.world: ScamAdviser: 40/100. Those scores come from user reviews and their own heuristics, so they are worth comparing against our verdict.

Security Review

Is tcg.world legit or a scam?

Our verdict:Suspicious· 55/100

SafeSuspiciousDangerous

A long-running metaverse project with a 5-year-old domain that shows signs of investor distress following token migrations and unfulfilled development promises.

Top reasons

Significant investor complaints on Reddit regarding token value loss and 'dead' project concerns.Low trust rating (40/100) from independent review aggregators.No direct contact email or physical business address listed on the main page.

tcg.worldScanned 23h ago

Post Facebook

Trust score

SUSPICIOUS

Heuristics 86·MT 42

Category tags

crypto fraudinvestment scam#crypto fraud#investment scam85% MT confidence

Positive signals (5)

Antivirus clear Not on major blacklists Domain is 5 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

0/92

All engines report clean

Domain Age

5 years old

Registered Apr 7, 2021

MT Intelligence

Suspicious

Moderate likelihood · 85% confidence

SUSPICIOUS

Warning signs detected

A long-running metaverse project with a 5-year-old domain that shows signs of investor distress following token migrations and unfulfilled development promises. Several risk indicators suggest caution. This site might be legitimate — but treat it as unverified until you can independently confirm.

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tcg.world

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

Moderate scam likelihoodengineMT · Guardiantrust42/100

MT AgentLive web researchVisual inspection

Confidence

The project operates in the high-risk 'play-to-earn' space, selling virtual land and tokens for a game that remains in a 'coming soon' state after several years. Our analysis found that while the domain is established and the business is registered in the Bahamas and US, independent review aggregators give it a low trust rating. Multiple community reports on Reddit and X highlight a history of token crashes and migrations that have left early investors with significant losses. The lack of a direct contact email or physical address on the homepage is a common red flag for transparency. Furthermore, the project's reliance on NFT sales before a fully playable product is available follows a pattern often seen in speculative crypto ventures.

Full dossier

Analysis complete

Page Content

The website promotes an immersive MMORPG featuring farming, fishing, and 'The Purge Hour' multiplayer mode. It heavily emphasizes the sale of virtual plots and the use of the UNIT token, though much of the promised gameplay is slated for 2026.

Infrastructure

The site is hosted on a stable IP with a valid SSL certificate and loads resources from major social media platforms. However, the global traffic index is low, suggesting the site does not have a massive active user base despite its claims.

Domain History

The domain was registered over five years ago in 2019, which is typically a positive sign. However, the project's pivot through different token versions (TCG2 to UNIT) is a frequent characteristic of struggling blockchain ventures.

Web Reputation

Independent review aggregators maintain a low trust score of 40/100 for this domain. While no malware was detected by our antivirus network, the 'social' reputation is marred by investor complaints regarding financial losses and project delays.

Risk Factors

Significant investor complaints on Reddit regarding token value loss and 'dead' project concerns.
Low trust rating (40/100) from independent review aggregators.
No direct contact email or physical business address listed on the main page.
Speculative business model relying on virtual land sales for an unreleased game.
History of token migrations which often disadvantage early holders.

Positive Signals

Domain is over 5 years old, indicating it is not a 'pop-up' scam.
Zero detections across 92 antivirus engines in our network.
Valid SSL certificate and active social media presence.
Registered business entities found in the United States and Bahamas.

AI Recommendation

Exercise extreme caution before purchasing virtual land or tokens on this platform. Treat any funds sent to this site as a high-risk speculative investment and avoid connecting your primary crypto wallet to unverified Web3 prompts.

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

Domain age

5.2 yrs

Registered Apr 2021

Business registration

Active · United States / Bahamas

Site traces back to an actively registered business.

Independent review aggregators

40/100 · questionable

Average across 1 independent review aggregator.

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

3 scam reports

Web ratings

Scores pulled directly from third-party trust & review sites

ScamAdviser

40/100

Questionableopen

Key findings

7 headline facts from open-web research

tcg.world promotes an expansive open-world MMORPG/metaverse (900 km² claimed) with building, farming, fishing, crafting, Sprites/Dragons, and virtual real estate (plots for sale/ownership). Page emphasizes immersive HDRP experience and 'ear
Project tied to UNIT (formerly TCG Coin 2.0 / TCG2) cryptocurrency and NFTs for land, items, avatars. Whitepaper details play-to-earn economy on Ethereum. Token has seen major crashes/migrations; CoinMarketCap/CoinGecko listings exist with
Steam page lists developer as TCG World US, INC.; game marked 'Coming soon' with no user reviews. Homepage indicates pre-launch status with 'The Purge Hour' shooter launching in 2026; WebGL version previously made public for testing.
Company entities: TCG World US, Inc. and TCG Bahamas Ltd. per legal docs (terms, EULA). CEO David Evans publicly associated. Active socials (Facebook group, YouTube, LinkedIn) and community with ongoing updates about integrations (e.g., Gam
Low ScamAdviser score (40/100) aligns with limited independent verification. Community posts express frustration over delays (3+ years), token value loss post-migration, and early land/token purchases. Project warns users about external sca
No dedicated Trustpilot page for tcg.world (unrelated TCG shops exist). Reddit r/TcgCoin exists but shows investor disappointment. X search for scam mentions unrelated to this project. Domain ~5+ years old (registered ~2019).
Official terms disclaim responsibility for many risks (no refunds for most purchases, high-risk crypto disclaimers, fraud monitoring). Project has evolved from heavy NFT/land sales focus to broader gaming emphasis on Steam.

Scam reports (3)

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

X (Twitter)open
"TCGworld is a SCAM - Founder David Evans"
Reddit r/TcgCoinopen
"Tcg2 completely crashed and now I see there’s “$ unit ”?! Help · What are we day 1 investors supposed to do? Feels like the team took us and left us with a dead ..."
Reddit r/decentralandopen
"Anyone heard of TCG World? ... new metaverse launching 2022 with land already for sale. Not sure if it’s ..."

Business registration

Status: active · United States / Bahamas

Operates as TCG World US, INC. (developer/publisher on Steam) and TCG Bahamas Ltd. (per terms/EULA). LinkedIn lists ~51-200 employees, founded ~2021, headquarters listed vaguely. David Evans (CEO) based in Nassau, Bahamas.

Research summary

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

Our research into tcg.world revealed a registered business entity, TCG World US, Inc., but also uncovered significant community unrest. On Reddit and X, users have labeled the project a scam following the crash of the TCG2 token and subsequent migration to the UNIT token. While the game is listed as 'Coming Soon' on Steam, the long development timeline and focus on selling virtual assets have led to numerous complaints from early investors who feel the project has not delivered on its promises.

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.

0Malicious0Suspicious59Harmless92Engines

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.

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

No clear contact details on the page

Emails on site's domainNone

Phone numbers2021-2026

Postal addressNot listed

Linked social profiles5

Signal Summary

Contact details look reasonable

No contact email found anywhere on the page.
No postal address visible on the page.

Phone number listed (2021-2026).
Links to 5 social profiles.

Domain & Encryption

Domain History

Age5 years old

RegistrarDreamscape Networks International Pte Ltd

RegisteredApr 7, 2021

ExpiresApr 7, 2027

Owner privacyVisible

Encryption Certificate

StatusValid

ProtocolTLSv1.3

IssuerLet's Encrypt · R13

ExpiresAug 2, 2026 (36d)

Self-signedNo

Hosting & Technology

HostingVercel, Inc

Server locationUS

Web serverVercel

Redirect Chain

Hops

Cross-domain

Lookalike

Punycode

1308http://tcg.world/
2200https://tcg.world/

Server Reputation

Abuse Intelligence

Confidence score0%

Reports on file5

ISPVercel, Inc

Usage typeContent Delivery Network

Proceed with caution

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

Treat tcg.world 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 ↗

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 marked tcg.world 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.
tcg.world 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.
Yes. tcg.world presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Let's Encrypt · R13, expiring in 36 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.
tcg.world is 5.2 years old, registered on 4/7/2021 through Dreamscape Networks International Pte Ltd. Scam domains are often freshly registered — a site under 6 months old warrants extra caution.
No. All 92 antivirus engines in our malware network report tcg.world as clean.
No. tcg.world is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.
tcg.world resolves to an IP operated by Vercel, 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.
Independent trust-rating sites currently show the following for tcg.world: ScamAdviser: 40/100. Those scores come from user reviews and their own heuristics, so they are worth comparing against our verdict.

Final Verdict

Trust / 100

Final Verdict·tcg.world

SUSPICIOUS

This is a metaverse and NFT-based gaming project that has faced significant community backlash due to token value crashes and long-delayed features. While it has a registered business entity, the high-risk nature of its virtual land sales and poor investor sentiment suggest caution. Do not invest more than you can afford to lose.

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