Potential Transferwise Hacker Alert
I have been using (Transfer)Wise for several years now. Same bank account, routine transfers twice a month.
Suddenly they require I re-verify account. No warning, no explanation, nothing. My bank account is in good standing.
I reached out to Transferwise and have not yet heard back.
The thing is this. Hackers will pretend to be another site and ask you to log-in (re-verify), the user then enters their account details into the compromised site, effectively given their account details to the hackers. Its a common hacker technique. The site asking for my details was some third party site, with Transferwise logos.
If this was legitimately Transferwise I would think they would have given some pre-notice. "Your will need to re-verify in 90 day, 60 days, etc" Also because I have been using them for so long and never needed to re-verify in the past I am concerned about my account details.
I encourage anybody using Transferwise change your password, verify that your account integrity.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is concerned about a recent request from Transferwise (now Wise) requiring account re-verification, suspecting it may be a phishing attempt. Comments from others highlight common phishing tactics, including verifying account details through unofficial links, and suggest best practices for confirming the legitimacy of such requests. There are mixed experiences shared regarding re-verification, with some users noting this has become a standard procedure since the brand update to Wise.
