Registrars Enabling Global Scams: IANA #1479, IANA #460, and IANA #3765
ICANN‑accredited registrars should reduce harm — not extend the life of criminal infrastructure. Our 2025 OSINT shows how repeated abuse inaction gives scammers time, safety, and legitimacy. Below are the evidence, a Nigeria IP snapshot, and what must change.
Introduction
Every second you read this, someone is being scammed. IANA #1479, IANA #460, and IANA #3765 don't just sell domains — they sell the critical window criminals need. We scanned a single Nigerian IP; nearly every site was fraud, with domains registered through these companies. Multiply that by thousands of IPs worldwide.
Global scam domain database (auto-updated)
https://enablers.report/registrar-stats/Nigeria case study — 1 IP
https://enablers.report/registrar-stats/Interactive domain list
https://enablers.report/registrar-stats/Full ASN search (AS36352)
https://enablers.report/registrar-stats/How the Model Rewards Abuse
- No effective abuse handling — domains remain live for weeks or months.
- Government-level notices ignored unless there's a court order.
- Selective takedowns — a few domains removed; portfolios stay intact.
- No KYC — instant registration for any purpose.
https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/IANA #1479-wl-122024.pdf
Scale
- 30,000+ abuse references in 2025 across our feeds mentioning these registrars.
- Multiple samples for IANA #460 and IANA #3765 show >90% active scam rate.
- Nigeria IP is one snapshot — the pattern repeats globally.
Real-World Damage
- Loss of savings via drains and fake portals.
- Victims funneled through paid ads and social channels.
- Credentials and identities sold on criminal markets.
- Medical fraud puts lives at risk.
Public Reviews Echo the Pattern
- Trustpilot — IANA #460: https://www.[REDACTED]/review/IANA #460
- Trustpilot — IANA #3765: https://www.[REDACTED]/review/IANA #3765
- Sitejabber — IANA #1479: https://www.[REDACTED]/reviews/IANA #1479.com
Reports describe ignored abuse, template replies asking for already-supplied evidence, and ticket closures without action. It's a time-delay tactic: every delayed day equals more stolen funds and data.
What Would Change With Fast Action
- Tens of thousands fewer victims in 2025 alone.
- Fraud networks collapsing under rapid takedowns.
- Sharp drop in criminal ROI.
Contrast
Responsible registrars
- Full KYC and risk checks
- Abuse handled in hours/minutes
- Portfolio-level suspension
IANA #1479 / IANA #460 / IANA #3765
- Weeks of delay/inaction
- Known scammer accounts retained
- ICANN RAA 3.18 obligations bypassed
What Must Happen
- ICANN Compliance audits for repeated violations.
- Full KYC for all registrations and resellers.
- Portfolio-level suspensions upon confirmed abuse.
- Industry-wide ban list for repeat abusers.
Sources & Evidence
- Global scam domain database: https://enablers.report/registrar-stats/
- Nigeria case study: https://enablers.report/registrar-stats/
- Interactive list: https://enablers.report/registrar-stats/
- ASN scan results: https://enablers.report/registrar-stats/
- FTC complaint: https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/IANA #1479-wl-122024.pdf
Conclusion
IANA #1479, IANA #460, and IANA #3765 are not neutral. Their registrar abuse response failures and ICANN compliance failures keep criminal infrastructure online. The Nigeria IP shows the mechanism, but it's only a snapshot. Effective domain abuse reporting and attack surface management require registrars to act within hours — until then, scams will continue to scale on their rails.