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Revolut Discloses Passports and Bitcoin Transaction Histories After Fake Government Request
Fintech firm Revolut complied with a fraudulent information request appearing to come from a government agency, resulting in the exposure of passport scans and full Bitcoin transaction histories for a limited number of users.
Revolut, the popular fintech platform, responded to an information request that used a government agency’s email domain. The request was later identified as fraudulent.
What information was released
The company provided the requester with scanned copies of users’ passports and the complete Bitcoin transaction histories associated with those accounts. The leak affected a limited subset of Revolut’s user base.
How the request was crafted
The request appeared to originate from an official government email address, leading Revolut staff to treat it as a legitimate inquiry.
Implications for users
Exposed documents include personal identification and detailed crypto activity, raising concerns about privacy and data security for Revolut customers who hold Bitcoin on the platform.
Source & attribution
News Source
- Publisher
- Decrypt
- Original date
- September 12, 2026, 5:01 PM
- Original headline
- Revolut Leaks Passports, Bitcoin Transaction Histories to Fake Government Request