Detect malicious or fraudulent blockchain addresses with a unified API.
Malicious Address Detection
The Tatum Malicious Detection API helps developers check whether an address has been flagged as malicious.
It’s designed to strengthen compliance, fraud detection, and AML tools for financial applications.
Key Benefits of the Malicious Detection API
- Identify risky addresses – Detect wallets flagged for scams, hacks, or illicit activity.
- Simple integration – Single endpoint for address risk checks.
- Cross-chain detection – Works across multiple blockchains.
- Compliance ready – Useful for AML, KYC, and fraud prevention.
Malicious Detection API Endpoint
Check Malicious Address
POST /v4/security/malicious
Check whether a given blockchain address has been reported as malicious.
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Malicious Detection API FAQs
What does the Malicious Detection API check for?
The API checks if an address has been flagged for involvement in suspicious or fraudulent activity, including phishing, hacks, or money laundering.
Which blockchains are supported?
The API supports : Ethereum, Bitcoin, Litecoin, Solana, and Tron
Use Cases for Developers
- Strengthen AML & compliance pipelines.
- Protect wallets and exchanges from risky addresses.
- Build fraud detection systems into financial applications.
- Improve risk scoring engines for blockchain activity.