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Rates.guru Phishing

December 3, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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Rates → Safety Check

First checked 1 hour ago
Phishing
Website content analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Reputation footprint:
Limited traffic and third-party mentions (#4,236,157)
Rates.guru
Captured Image: Desktop View as for 2025-12-04 01:33:28

How we scored rates.guru

On-page:
Cryptocurrency, Reliable Payment Method, Registration Form, Google Tag Manager
SSL Certificate:
Issued by Sectigo RSA Domain Validation Secure Server CA on December 9, 2024. Valid for: 13 months (TLS 1.2)
Positive signals
  • Long Term SSL Certificate
  • Good Trustpilot Score
  • Established Domain
Risk indicators
  • Blacklisted by Security Providers
  • Phishing - High Risk
  • Blacklisted
1 /100
Trust Score
8.6 years
Domain Age
#4,236,157
Global Rank
UA
Location
3
Site is warned
Last checked December 3, 2025 at 11:33 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.2.9

What is Rates?

Rates.guru operates a phishing platform designed to steal sensitive personal information, such as login credentials and financial data, through social engineering tactics.

The platform uses deceptive techniques, including fraudulent emails, fake websites, and misleading messages, to impersonate trusted entities and trick users into disclosing personal details.

This domain was registered 8 years ago through the company PDR Ltd. d/b/a PublicDomainRegistry.com and had the owner c59e176fc42b03ae. Complaint contact not found.

Is rates.guru safe?

— Unfortunately, not likely.

🚨 Gridinsoft blocks this website because it was classified as phishing.

As of December 4, 2025, Rates.guru has a very low trust score of 1/100 according to our algorithm. Through the security analysis, it has been identified as a potential phishing. Our detection system has found multiple risk indicators, and we recommend avoiding this website.

Why is rates.guru marked "Phishing"?

Gridinsoft evaluates rates.guru, focusing on limited website popularity, suspicious content indicators (Blacklisted by Security Providers, Phishing - High Risk, Blacklisted), hosting technology and infrastructure, SSL certificate status, website reputation across multiple databases. We weigh these indicators to calculate the trust score.

Note: Automated systems are not perfect — while the evidence suggests risk, there is still a chance the site is legitimate. We recommend you check the website using detailed analysis or by contacting the company directly through verified channels.

Rates Digital Footprints

Cryptocurrency

The rates.guru website references cryptocurrency transactions or educational content related to digital assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, or other blockchain-based currencies. Users should exercise caution as cryptocurrency transactions are irreversible and the decentralized nature of these assets provides limited recourse for fraudulent activities.

Reliable Payment Method

Payment processing utilizes established and secure payment systems including major credit cards, PayPal, or other recognized financial service providers. These payment methods typically offer fraud protection and dispute resolution mechanisms for consumer protection.

Registration Form

The rates.guru website implements data collection forms that may request personal information including names, email addresses, phone numbers, or other sensitive details. Users should verify the legitimacy of it and review privacy policies before submitting personal data.

Google Tag Manager

The rates.guru website uses Google Tag Manager to add and update tracking tags on its website.

Blacklisted by Security Providers

Security Alert: The website rates.guru has been flagged as malicious by multiple reputable security providers. These systems have identified potential threats, including malware distribution, phishing attempts, and other harmful activities. When several security engines report such risks, it indicates a serious security concern that may compromise user data, install malware, or enable fraudulent activity. For further details, please refer to the Warning Summary section.

Long Term SSL Certificate

The SSL certificate for rates.guru is valid for more than 6 months, indicating a long-term commitment to security and trust.

Phishing - High Risk

The rates.guru website exhibits strong similarities to known phishing operations designed to impersonate trusted entities and steal user credentials, payment information, or personal data. Exercise extreme caution when interacting with rates.guru and avoid entering sensitive information.

Good Trustpilot Score

rates.guru has a good Trustpilot score (4.1) based on 5 reviews, indicating a high level of trust from customers. It is a good sign of legitimacy!

Established Domain

The domain has maintained active status for an extended period, indicating operational stability and established web presence. This longevity for rates.guru suggests legitimate business operations and sustained user engagement over time.

Blacklisted

Gridinsoft Internet Security classified rates.guru as unsafe.

Color Guide

  • Requires special attention: Indicates areas with potential risks or issues that need careful review.

  • Positive indicators: Highlights trusted elements or reliable features that enhance user confidence.

  • Exercise caution: Signals areas where user data is involved or points that may require additional care.

  • Neutral: Provides information without indicating risk or reliability, serving as general context only.

Security Risk Detected

1 / 100
Phishing
December 3, 2025 at 11:33 PM

Security Advisory: This website poses potential security risks. Please exercise caution when browsing.

This security assessment is based on automated analysis and community feedback. The score is based on a 1-100 scale, with 100 being the most reputable.

Domain Information

Created April 27, 2017 at 12:25 PM
Updated June 11, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Domain Age
8.6 years
Registrant
c59e176fc42b03ae
Registrar PDR Ltd. d/b/a PublicDo...
Top Level Domain
.guru
Generic TLD
Nameservers ns3.fornex.com
ns1.fornex.com
ns4.fornex.com
ns2.fornex.com

Technical Details

IP Address 91.220.101.150
Hosting Provider
AS34259 TOV "Highload S...
Kyiv, UA
Global Rank
#4,236,157
Primary Language
DNS Records 91.220.101.150 A
mail.rates.guru MX
ns1.fornex.com SOA

Content Analysis

Original website content:

Best rates and safe exchangers from RatesGuru

Interactive analysis of e-currency exchangers. Top rates and exchanges. Advanced monitoring of exchangers. Rates monitoring.

Mentioned hosts (5):
www.google-analytics.com www.googletagmanager.com forum.kurs.expert rates.guru kurs.expert

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures:
Cryptocurrency Reliable Payment Method Registration Form Google Tag Manager Blacklisted by Security Providers Long Term SSL Certificate Phishing - High Risk Good Trustpilot Score Established Domain Blacklisted
Verified Services:

This domain has been verified by the following legitimate services and organizations, confirming authentic ownership and proper email security configuration.

SPF
v=spf1 ip4:5.187.0.220 ip4:5.187.0.222 a mx ~all
Phishing operations employ social engineering techniques to deceive users into revealing sensitive information including login credentials, financial data, or personal information through fraudulent communications impersonating trusted entities.

How popular is this website?

Popularity
4 236 157
+733 598
Rates.guru has a very low visibility ranking. While many such sites are perfectly legitimate, attackers may also use obscure domains for scam pages or other malicious purposes.

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Warning Summary

This section provides a detailed breakdown of security warnings from multiple trusted sources.

We gather verdicts from a range of security providers to assess the safety of the site. If any of these sources flag the site as potentially harmful, it will be marked with a warning. Each entry includes the source and their findings, allowing you to see the different assessments. This transparency ensures you have all the information needed to evaluate the site's risk.

If no warnings are issued, the site is considered safe based on the analysis from all checked sources. For more details, please review the individual findings below.

G-Data
Phishing
Gridinsoft
Warned
BitDefender
Warned
CRDF
Clean
Google Safebrowsing
Clean
Phishing Database
Clean
Netcraft
Clean
Criminal IP
Clean
OpenPhish
Clean
ESET
Clean
CyRadar
Clean
Sophos
Clean

Rates.guru blocked? Check the safety report created on December 3, 2025

How to block Rates.guru?

Gridinsoft has the capability to block rates.guru domain without requiring further user intervention.

  1. Start by downloading Gridinsoft Anti-Malware to your computer.
  2. Double-click on the gsam-en-install.exe file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the program.
  3. Once the installation of Gridinsoft Anti-Malware is complete, the program will open on the Scan screen.
  4. Click on the "Standard Scan" button.
  5. After the scanning process is finished, click on "Clean Now" to remove any detected threats.
  6. If prompted, restart your system to complete the removal process.

Exclusion

If you wish to visit a blocked "rates.guru" and exclude it from being blocked, you can add it to the exclusions list. Here's how to do it:

  1. Open Gridinsoft Anti-Malware;
  2. Click the Tools tab;
  3. Click the Ignore List;
  4. Click the Internet vertical tab and press "Add...";
  5. Enter "rates.guru" and click Add button.

Now this domain should appear in your Ignore List.

Are You the Owner?

If you own Rates.guru, we'd love to hear from you. If you'd like to challenge the trust score assigned, we're happy to take a closer look. You can write to us legal(at)gridinsoft.com. However, please be prepared to provide proof of your business's legitimacy. Introduce yourself with your real name. Please note, we never charge website owners for reviews or reconsideration requests. For more information, please review our Disclaimer.

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