Episode

Revolut Sent Money to the Wrong Person

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Dublin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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Jun 15, 2026
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110
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Summary

A user named Elaine accidentally sent 120 euros to a stranger after Revolut’s algorithm suggested the wrong person with a similar name—highlighting a dangerous flaw in the app’s payment suggestions. Despite her efforts to confirm the recipient, Revolut refused to reverse the transaction without the stranger’s consent, forcing Elaine to chase a police report. Though Revolut later made a goodwill payment, the stranger walked away with the cash—proving how easily trust in tech can backfire. Always double-check your recipients, even when the app seems to have you covered. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/beee3bffff1bd725