# Revolut hit with extortion after email scam exposes customer data

> A hacker is releasing stolen data and demanding ransom after tricking the fintech into handing over customer information.
- Title: Revolut hit with extortion after email scam exposes customer…
- Summary: A hacker is releasing stolen data and demanding ransom after tricking the fintech into handing over customer information. Impersonation scams using fake…
- Keywords: revolut, cybersecurity, email scam, extortion, data breach, fintech, united kingdom, cryptocurrency, wrench attacks, impersonation scams, law enforcement, conor freeman
- Source: Pymnts — https://pymnts.com/cybersecurity/2026/revolut-faces-extortion-threats-following-email-scam
- Author: PYMNTS
- Published: 2026-09-16T10:50:10+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: revolut, cybersecurity, email scam, extortion, data breach, fintech, united kingdom, cryptocurrency, wrench attacks, impersonation scams, law enforcement, conor freeman
## Hacker demands ransom from Revolut
After exposing customer data in an email scam last week, a hacker is now releasing stolen information and threatening more unless Revolut pays.
## Scammer used fake government email
An unauthorized party tricked Revolut using a legitimate government email domain. The company blocked the address and notified authorities.
## Only 680 customers affected
Around 680 people were impacted, a tiny fraction of Revolut's 80 million customers. Systems and customer funds remain unaffected.

> Revolut systems and customer funds are unaffected.
## High net worth crypto users targeted
The breach appears to have targeted wealthy digital asset holders. Some now fear 'wrench attacks' where criminals use violence threats to steal crypto keys.
## Hacker releases data on Telegram
A hacker calling themselves 'I Am Not A Villain' posted stolen materials on Telegram, threatening daily releases until Revolut pays.

> We're gonna start releasing more and more data everyday until revolut [sic] pays for leaking their customers.
## Impersonation scams are widespread
81% of successful scams involve criminals pretending to be trusted authorities or contacts. These tactics will grow as AI technologies evolve.

> Scammers exploit trust across all communication channels, from phone calls and email to social media and online ads.
## Key takeaway

Impersonation scams using fake government emails can fool even major financial companies, exposing customers to extortion and targeted attacks.