Revolut says some customer data were exposed in email-based scam

Revolut said a "limited number" of customers had sensitive information disclosed in a scam involving an unauthorised third party that used a legitimate government email domain.



The financial technology firm said it blocked the address after detecting the scheme and alerted the "relevant government agency", law enforcement, data-protection officials and financial regulators. TechCrunch earlier reported the breach on Sept 12.



"Revolut systems and customer funds are unaffected," a Revolut spokesperson said Sept 12 by email. "We have contacted the limited number of impacted individuals directly to inform them and provide support."



The London-based fintech firm has more than 80 million customers globally, with a goal of reaching 100 million. It has identified the US as a key growth market and received conditional approval in early September to operate as a national bank there, after applying for a US charter in March.