The Bank has seen a tenfold increase in reports of this scam in just 24 hours, compared to weekly levels earlier this year.

The online bank initially plans to offer home loans through its app with telephone from staff

Revolut’s analysis showed that only those in the UK were more vulnerable to WhatsApp fraud than the Irish out of all the countries in Europe.

Rugby fans aged 25-34 are the most vulnerable potential victims, they said.

Revolut said the emotional and financial impact to those affected by impersonation scams can be devastating,

A survey commissioned by TUICU found that almost nine in ten parents (86 per cent) say that children should earn their pocket money by carrying out household chores.

Revolut’s consumer spending analysis tracked more than 58.5 million card payments over the course of the month

Revolut has announced plans to enter the Irish mortgage market next year

The RevPoints scheme allows customers to turn their spending into rewards, including airline miles and discounts

Revolut claims to have 2.7 million customers in Ireland

The bank said it does not have an estimated time for when its normal app and web services will be restored.

The offering is the latest from the fintech company, which has been expanding its product range for Irish customers in recent months, now providing Irish IBANS, credit cards and car insurance.

The complaints, released under the Freedom of Information Act, were made in the space of five months

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The company said the move will make it easier for customers to use Revolut as their primary banking

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