Answered4 years ago
What should expats know about the recent Wise phishing email scam?
Heads up for anyone who uses Wise (transferwise). A phishing email is making the rounds, obviously fake from the horrible grammar and misspelled email address. Just be cautious, don't click any links.
Answer summary
A warning was issued regarding a phishing email impersonating Wise (formerly TransferWise), noted for its poor grammar and suspicious email address. Users are cautioned against clicking any links within suspicious emails. Commenters expressed concern over how their email addresses were obtained, labeled the attempt as a scam, and shared insights on Wise's security protocols regarding account verification.
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Brad *********
If wise want to "verify" you they will place holding funds you are sending and won't process until you provide... saying this it's all done via the app you do get an email notification aswell but there is a link to you wise "account"
Mike ********
It’s like they don’t even try anymore. Sheesh.
Maarten ****
looks like its a scam
Garrett ***********
OP@Maarten ***
It isAurelian ****************
I got it too, but my worry is how did they get my wise email address?
Garrett ***********
OP@Aurelian ***************
Could still be from the Thaipass leak. Whoever has the email addresses just guesses most will be Wise customers.Aurelian ****************
@Garrett **********
I didnt apply to thai pass so it might not be a leak from there but i think it's a leak from wise directlyMaarten ****
@Aurelian ***************
i think they send email to everyone or someone sell a marketing database to themActivity
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