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Revolut fell for a scam and handed over customer data
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Revolut fell for a scam and handed over customer data

SAPO Notícias12 September 2026 at 22:14

Revolut fell for a scam and handed over sensitive customer data to unknown perpetrators. The company confirmed to The Block that it responded to a request that appeared to be official, ending up sharing information that may include customers' passports, selfies, and banking history.

The scam used a supposedly government email as bait, which gave the request an appearance of legitimacy. The fraudsters managed to convince Revolut that the request was genuine and official.

The fintech company confirmed the data handover, although it did not specify exactly how many customers were affected or what specific data was shared in each case. The incident raises questions about the verification protocols used by Revolut when it receives requests for information.

Why this matters

This incident directly affects Revolut customers in Portugal and Europe, whose personal and financial data may have been compromised. The scam serves as a warning about the need for rigorous verification of data requests from government entities, even when they appear legitimate. This case may have regulatory and trust implications for the fintech platform.

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