Fake Robinhood Security Alert Texts Target Users With Phishing Scams

Recent reports confirm that individuals have received fake Robinhood security alert texts urging them to verify their accounts by clicking external links. These incidents highlight ongoing phishing attempts targeting users of the financial platform.

According to cybersecurity sources, the fraudulent messages frequently originate from international phone numbers, including those with country code +243. The texts often reference account anomalies and direct recipients to imitation websites designed to resemble Robinhood’s official domain.

Scam-tracking platforms have documented multiple cases where recipients were told of suspicious logins, such as from Frankfurt, Germany, and instructed to call a provided number. These events have been confirmed as phishing attempts intended to obtain personal or financial information.

In another reported case, a recipient received a text about unauthorized access from Japan and was told to call a number and transfer funds to a so-called 'safe wallet.' This incident resulted in a financial loss of $5,000 for the victim.

What the numbers show

• One scam resulted in a $5,000 loss after a user was told to transfer funds
• Phishing texts have referenced suspicious activity from locations such as Frankfurt, Germany, and Japan
• International phone numbers, including those with country code +243, have been used to send scam messages

Cybersecurity sites state that Robinhood does not send urgent security alerts containing external links via text message. Official communications from Robinhood are delivered only through the app or verified email domains, not through unsolicited texts.

The fraudulent texts often use look-alike domains such as “www-robinhood.irrieye.com” or “www-robinhood.cweegpsnko[.]net” to trick recipients into entering sensitive information. These imitation sites are designed to capture login credentials or prompt unauthorized transactions.

Robinhood’s official guidance instructs users not to click on links received in text messages. The company advises customers to contact support exclusively through the app or the official contact page at robinhood.com/contact.

Reports from scam-tracking and cybersecurity organizations continue to document these phishing attempts, emphasizing the importance of verifying the authenticity of any security alert before taking action.

* This article is based on publicly available information at the time of writing.