Revolut admitted that a fraudulent request, presented as a legitimate government demand, resulted in the hand‑over of customers' passports, selfies and home addresses.
The bank stressed that no customer funds were lost in the episode.
This contrast between data exposure and financial safety illustrates how identity‑theft vectors can operate independently of direct monetary theft. It also signals the importance of robust request‑validation protocols for digital banks handling crypto‑related services. Which aspect raises more concern for you: the leakage of personal identity documents or the fact that no funds were stolen?
