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Dublin Live
09-05-2025
- Business
- Dublin Live
Visa Debit and Revolut scam text warning as fraudsters 'evolving all the time'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info The latest scam text currently targeting Irish people tries to trick them into believing their Visa Debit card has been frozen. Fraudsters are using Irish phone numbers to send out the scam texts, which read: "ALERT: Your Visa Debit card is currently restricted. Did you authorise €2865.55 to Revolut? To lift restrictions reply 1. Otherwise call us on +35316991643." Revolut has warned customers that "fraudsters are evolving all the time" and impersonation scams are on the rise. They've issued key advice for customers to spot the signs of scams. Revolut said: "So when your phone rings, how can you be sure it's really Revolut? We've got a simple rule that'll keep you one step ahead. "We'll only ever call you through our secure app, unless we've already arranged to do so via phone through our in-app chat. If someone calls you out of the blue — claiming to be from Revolut — and it hasn't been confirmed or flagged through the app, it's a scam. "No exceptions. Hang up immediately and report it via our in-app chat. "We want to stop fraud in its tracks so we can protect what's yours, and this means staying one step ahead. Using the app for calls means you can always trust it's us. You'll be securely authenticated before we even start the conversation, giving fraudsters no room to manoeuvre — and you some more peace of mind." The bank also clarified what they will never ask you to do during a call: Send money to a 'safe account' or any other account Make a payment for any reason Ignore fraud or payment warnings Share your PIN or personal details If you hear any of these red flags, it's a scam — hang up and report it. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice . For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
Daily Tribune
16-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
BisB to launch ‘Visa+' International Money Transfer Service
Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB), the leading provider of innovative Islamic financial solutions for simplifying money matters in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced another new innovative solution with the launch of Visa+ service, a new international remittance service developed in partnership with the BENEFIT Company and Visa, a world leader in digital payments. Through this service, BisB customers can now send money instantly to selected regional banks in the GCC using the BenefitPay app, simply by entering the recipient's mobile number linked to their Visa Debit card. In addition, customers can also receive funds instantly from regional partner banks, allowing for seamless two-way transfers. This facility is currently available in selected regional banks in Qatar, and United Arab Emirates, and more countries will be added in due course. Ms. Fatema AlAlawi, Chief Executive Officer of BisB said, 'We are pleased to be one of the first banks in Bahrain to launch 'Visa+' service, this latest step in our digital journey reflects our continued commitment to making everyday banking faster, simpler and more convenient for all our clients, Bahraini and non-Bahraini clients as well. We remain committed to providing products that make banking simpler and more accessible for everyone we serve. ' The introduction of Visa+ strengthens BisB's position as a digital-first institution delivering effortless money transfer services that support the everyday banking needs of its clientele across the region.
