WARNING Revolut Scam

[icantremember]

This may have been posted before but I hadn't seen it so............

Twice recently I have received text messages from mobile numbers purporting to be from REVOLUT implying my account has been suspended due to 2 incorrect log in attempts and giving a link to re-activate my account.

I'm sure this is a scam ... I have checked my account and no problem.

 

[TheHat]

bump

 

[JJ]

I hope you told Revolut about it...

JJ

 

[Madcaravanner]

Thanks for the warning

AND Report it to Revolut fast

 

[pappajohn]

I'm sure this is a scam ... I have checked my account and no problem.

Only you (not you personally) know if you did make two failed log in attempts....... Pretty obvious indication its a scam if you didn't and a bloody unlucky coincidence if you did

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[RogerThat]

I don't even know what a revolut is ?‍

 

[pappajohn]

I don't even know what a revolut is ?‍

Pre-paid cash card I believe.
Load with Euro's when at a good exchange rate then spend like a normal cash card abroad

 

[Southdowners]

We use Revolut - it’s an online bank. We use it when out of the UK as there are no charges. As far as I know you don’t load it with euros but it gives very favourable rates when using it abroad.

The scam would be obvious as you would definitely know if there’s a problem with your card. When we used it outside of the UK it locked our card and we had to reset it. It seems very secure.

 

[pappajohn]

I stand corrected.

 

[John Russell]

Never ever follow links in emails (or anywhere else) to your bank, or any other financial institution or account. Wherever the link leads, it is bound to look genuine, but may be a scam.

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[kevenh]

As far as I know you don’t load it with euros but it gives very favourable rates when using it abroad.

The Revolut card needs loading with some currency. Usually with your assigned local currency but you can convert all or part of a card balance to other currencies if you a) believe the rates are good at that time and going to be worse later or b) to avoid the weekend fee.
I did a local currency to Euro exchange for a) just before going on my summer hols & saved due to the rates getting worse.
I wouldn’t worry about the savings worrying about scenario b)

 

[Stewart J]

I would be concerned that the scammer knew the OP was a Revolut cardholder where did they get that info from. By the way I also use Revolut so thanks for the heads up.

 

[Southdowners]

Like any bank you need funds in your account to use it.

We kept our other bank accounts and load the Revolut as we go. Adding money to the account is very easy as it is done on your phone or tablet and takes just a couple of seconds. We like the way it categorises your spend.

 

[Gellyneck]

I would be concerned that the scammer knew the OP was a Revolut cardholder where did they get that info from. By the way I also use Revolut so thanks for the heads up.

Probably a blanket bulk e-mail that'll hit a target now and again!