Revolut Scam Alert: Donegal Gardaí Warn Public of Fraudulent Calls
Gardaí in Donegal are warning Revolut users about a surge in phone scams targeting account holders. Fraudsters are impersonating Revolut staff to trick individuals into revealing personal and financial information.
How the Scam Works
The scam typically begins with a phone call from individuals claiming to be from Revolut. These scammers allege suspicious activity on the victim’s account, often citing a purported attempted purchase. They then request verification details to “fix” the issue or pressure victims to transfer funds to a supposedly “safe” account, according to Garda Grainne Doherty. [Source: news-usa.today]
Scammers often recite the initial digits of a Revolut card number to create a false sense of legitimacy before requesting the remaining digits. They employ manipulative tactics, creating a sense of urgency or panic to pressure individuals into divulging sensitive information. [Source: archyde.com]
What Gardaí Say
“Revolut will never initiate contact out of the blue,” emphasizes Garda Doherty. “Genuine support interactions occur exclusively through the in-app chat feature, and any scheduled calls are confirmed in advance. They will never request payments or solicit verification codes, PINs, passwords, or security details over the phone.” [Source: news-usa.today]
Gardaí have also noted an increase in the use of “spoofed numbers” – altered caller IDs designed to mimic trusted sources like banks – in these scams. [Source: archyde.com]
What to Do If You’re Targeted
If you receive an unsolicited call claiming to be from Revolut, Gardaí advise you to:
- Hang up immediately.
- Report the incident through the Revolut app.
- Cease all communication with the scammer.
- Secure your Revolut account.
- Freeze your Revolut card within the app.
- Report the fraudulent transaction directly through the Revolut app.
- Contact Revolut Support via the in-app chat for assistance.
- Report the incident to the Gardaí.
Scale of the Problem
Revolut is reportedly sending up to 80 suspicious activity reports a day to An Garda Síochána, indicating the widespread nature of this scam. [Source: archyde.com]
Stay Vigilant
Gardaí urge the public to remain vigilant and never share personal or banking information over the phone. [Source: highlandradio.com]
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