Security Review

Is www.koreanfakes.com legit or a scam?

Our verdict:Suspicious· 55/100

A long-running adult deepfake aggregator with over 1.3 million monthly visits but no verifiable business ownership or contact information.

www.koreanfakes.comScanned 2h ago
0
Trust score
SUSPICIOUS
Heuristics 82·MT 42
Category tags
adultentertainment85% MT confidence

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
8 years old
Registered Aug 24, 2018
MT Intelligence
Suspicious
Moderate likelihood · 85% confidence
SUSPICIOUS

Warning signs detected

A long-running adult deepfake aggregator with over 1.3 million monthly visits but no verifiable business ownership or contact information. 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
Moderate scam likelihoodengineMT · Guardiantrust42/100
MT AgentLive web researchVisual inspectionNetwork correlation
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Confidence
The domain has been active since 2018, which is typically a sign of stability, but it operates entirely anonymously. Our analysis shows the site catalogs non-consensual AI-altered images, a category often associated with high-risk advertising networks and privacy concerns. While major antivirus engines do not flag the site for malware, independent trust aggregators give it a low score due to the lack of corporate identity. The site relies on third-party ad networks that may trigger unwanted redirects or pop-ups. We found no evidence of phishing or direct financial fraud, but the ethical and legal standing of the content remains a red flag.
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Page Content

The website serves as a gallery for 'nude fakes' and deepfakes of K-pop idols and other celebrities. It includes explicit disclaimers stating that all images are digitally altered and intended for adult entertainment. There are no functional contact forms, emails, or physical addresses listed.

Infrastructure

The site is hosted behind a common content delivery network and uses Google Trust Services for its SSL certificate. It loads resources from several other adult-oriented domains and uses ad-tech providers known for aggressive pop-under advertisements.

Domain History

Registered in August 2018 via GoDaddy, the domain has a significant history and high traffic volume, particularly from South Korea and Japan. The ownership details are hidden behind privacy services, which is common for sites in this niche.

Web Reputation

Independent review aggregators provide a mixed reputation score, generally hovering around 40/100. While it is not blacklisted by major security vendors, the lack of a clear operator and the controversial nature of the content lead to a 'questionable' status among safety researchers.
Risk Factors
5
  • Hosts non-consensual deepfake content which may be illegal in certain jurisdictions.
  • Complete lack of contact information, including email, phone, or physical address.
  • Uses high-risk advertising networks that may lead to malicious redirects.
  • Hidden ownership details despite being an established site with high traffic.
  • Low trust ratings from independent security aggregators.
Positive Signals
4
  • Domain has been active for over 7 years (registered in 2018).
  • Zero detections across 92 major antivirus engines.
  • Valid SSL certificate and stable hosting infrastructure.
  • Significant monthly traffic volume suggests a consistent user base.
AI Recommendation
Exercise caution when visiting this site as adult aggregators often utilize aggressive ad networks. Do not download files or provide any personal information.
Scam network detected
3 linked domains correlated

The site is part of a larger network of adult 'fake' and deepfake galleries that cross-link to each other.

cfapfakes.comdeepfakeporn.netsexcelebrity.net
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 www.koreanfakes.com, then cross-checks business-registration records and look-alike domain patterns. Everything below is pulled from what it actually found.

Domain age
7.9 yrs
Registered Aug 2018
Business registration
No public record found
Could not match the site to a registered company — common for small sites.
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
2 positive
Web ratings
Scores pulled directly from third-party trust & review sites
ScamAdviser
40/100
Questionableopen
Key findings
7 headline facts from open-web research
  • Domain registered on 2018-08-24 (over 7 years old as of 2026) via GoDaddy; WHOIS owner information is hidden; expires 2026-08-24.
  • Website hosts and catalogs non-consensual appearing AI-generated or photoshopped nude/sexual "fakes" of K-pop idols (e.g., Aespa Karina, IVE Wonyoung, TWICE Tzuyu) under titles like "nude fake".
  • Terms & Conditions explicitly state: "This website features altered (fake) pictures that feature famous people in sexual and adult-oriented situations" and disclaim all responsibility for misuse, sharing, or legal issues, labeling content a
  • Significant traffic: ~1.3M visits in May 2026, primarily from South Korea, Japan, and US; estimated ~278K monthly visits; ranks in adult/porn category.
  • No malware, phishing, or security vendor detections found on VirusTotal, ScamFoo, or similar checkers; no user complaints, scam reports, or Reddit discussions identified.
  • Disclaimer page states all images were obtained from public websites and are hosted to catalog them in one place; site uses Cloudflare and displays ads (e.g., PopCash).
  • ScamDoc gives 76% average trust score ("More investigations are necessary"); aligns with provided ScamAdviser score of 40/100 indicating moderate risk typical for adult deepfake sites.
Positive reviews (2)
Quotes indicating the site is legitimate.
  • ScamDocopen

    "Average Trust Score: 76% ... Domain creation date 08/24/2018 (Over 5 years) ... More investigations are necessary"

  • Webrate.orgopen

    "koreanfakes.com is safe. Malware: not found. Phishing: not detected. Unwanted software: not found. Harmfull applications: not found. Google Safe ..."

Research summary
Narrative write-up from our AI analyst, grounded on the facts above
Our research into koreanfakes.com shows the site has been operational since late 2018 and maintains a high traffic rank in the adult category. Independent review sites give it a moderate trust score, noting the domain's age as a positive factor while highlighting the lack of business registration. No reports of malware or phishing were found on community forums or security databases, though the site is frequently discussed in the context of celebrity deepfake archives.

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.

0Malicious0Suspicious58Harmless92Engines
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 numbersNone
Postal addressNot listed
Linked social profiles0
Signal Summary
Several contact red flags
  • No contact email found anywhere on the page.
  • No phone number listed on the page.
  • No postal address visible on the page.

Domain & Encryption

Domain History
Age8 years old
RegistrarGoDaddy.com, LLC
RegisteredAug 24, 2018
ExpiresAug 24, 2026
Owner privacyVisible
Encryption Certificate
StatusValid
ProtocolTLSv1.3
IssuerGoogle Trust Services · WE1
ExpiresAug 17, 2026 (46d)
Self-signedNo
Hosting & Technology
HostingCloudflare, Inc.
Server locationUS
Web servercloudflare
Platform / CMSWordPress

Server Reputation

Abuse Intelligence
Confidence score0%
Reports on file4
ISPCloudflare, Inc.
Usage typeContent Delivery Network

Proceed with caution

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

  • Treat www.koreanfakes.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.

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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 ↗

Referenced Domains

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

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 www.koreanfakes.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.
  • www.koreanfakes.com 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. www.koreanfakes.com presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Google Trust Services · WE1, expiring in 46 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.
  • www.koreanfakes.com is 7.9 years old, registered on 8/24/2018 through GoDaddy.com, LLC. 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 www.koreanfakes.com as clean.
  • No. www.koreanfakes.com is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.
  • www.koreanfakes.com resolves to an IP operated by Cloudflare, 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 www.koreanfakes.com: ScamAdviser: 40/100. Those scores come from user reviews and their own heuristics, so they are worth comparing against our verdict.

Final Verdict

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Trust / 100
Final Verdict·www.koreanfakes.com
SUSPICIOUS

This is an adult content aggregator that hosts AI-generated deepfake images of celebrities. While it has been active for several years, the nature of the content and lack of business transparency present significant privacy and safety risks.

Exercise caution when visiting this site as adult aggregators often utilize aggressive ad networks. Do not download files or provide any personal information.

AV engines
92
MT passes
2
Net signals
0
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