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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Seneca Cabrera

Revolut Customers' Passports, Selfies and Transaction Data Exposed After Fake Government Request

Revolut has confirmed that sensitive customer information was disclosed (Photo for illustration purposes only) (Credit: DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ/Pexels)

Revolut has confirmed that sensitive customer information was disclosed after an unauthorised third party used a legitimate government agency email domain to submit fraudulent requests for data.

The London-based fintech said a limited number of customers were affected. A notification sent to those customers said the information potentially disclosed included passports and driving licences, verification selfies, dates of birth, postal and email addresses, phone numbers, account statements and transaction histories.

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