Revolut says customer data exposed through fake government email
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Revolut reports that a fraudster accessed passports, selfies and transaction histories of several users by sending a fake government‑agency email, tricking customers into sharing personal data. The breach exposed sensitive identity and financial information, prompting Revolut to launch an investigation and reinforce verification protocols. This incident heightens regulatory scrutiny and may pressure fintech valuations.
Passports, selfies and financial transaction histories of some customers were revealed to a fraudster using a government agency domain.