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Last updated: 9 March 2026

Signs and actions in the event of fraud

Fraud and scams can come from many different sources, including emails, fake online advertisements, calls, messages, post, and in-person fraud. Learn what the typical signs are and what you should do to protect yourself against fraud.

Important

  • Fraudsters often pretend to be banks, fintechs, financial advisers, or even your trusted financial partners. If you're ever unsure about a message, email, letter, or call claiming to be from Raisin, always contact the Raisin customer service team before taking action.

Telltale signs of a suspicious message or communication

  • Unsolicited calls: Raisin or its partners will never call you to try to make savings decisions.
  • “Exclusive personal offers” sent via email: Raisin will never send you personalised savings offers by email that aren’t also published on our official website. If you can’t find an offer in your logged-in Raisin account or on our website, it’s not from us.
  • Urgency and pressure: You’re asked to act immediately or “within minutes.” Fraudsters often create time pressure to bypass your rational decision-making. Raisin will never pressure you to act instantly.
  • Generic language or subtle inconsistencies: Look for formatting issues or spelling mistakes, especially in professional-looking emails. These are red flags for phishing.
  • Incorrect or suspicious URLs: Before clicking on any link, hover over it and check the full address. Watch for strange characters or domains pretending to be Raisin. The Raisin Ireland website URL is https://www.raisin.com/en-ie/. Any other links claiming to be Raisin Ireland are likely fraudulent. 
  • Unsecured websites: Before entering personal info, make sure the page is secure. Look for the padlock icon in your browser. Click it to view the SSL certificate and check if it’s valid and issued to Raisin. 
  • Requests for personal or financial information: Be very cautious if you are asked to provide passwords, mobile verification codes, banking credentials, or identification details, especially if the request is unsolicited. Raisin will never request this information outside our secure platform.

If something seems off, it probably is. Stop, breathe, and verify. When in doubt, don’t click, contact us first.

What to do

If you receive a message that causes concern:

  • Do not respond or click on any links
  • Take a screenshot if helpful
  • To verify, contact the Raisin customer service team via email, phone, or send us a message through your Raisin Account
  • Report unexpected emails or texts claiming “urgent action is required”. Raisin will never ask you to act under time pressure
  • Report messages promising high returns if you act fast
  • Report suspicious calls or emails asking you to provide your login credentials or mobile verification codes. Raisin will never ask you to provide your login credentials, and we’ll only request a mobile verification code after you’ve taken a specific action on our website (such as opening an account or logging in) 
  • Report requests to share access to your devices 
  • Report requests to transfer funds to a new or “better” account outside of the  Raisin platform

What Raisin will never do

If someone contacts you claiming to be Raisin and does any of the following, it is a fraud attempt.

Contact & pressure

Raisin will never:

  • call you out of the blue to make savings decisions
  • pressure you to make fast or immediate decisions

Access & security

Raisin, its employees, or customer service will never:

  • ask for your password, mobile verification codes, or login details
  • ask for access to your phone, computer, or other devices
  • ask you to download our app from any source other than the Apple App Store or Google Play

Money & accounts

Raisin will only ever ask you to transfer funds to your own dedicated Raisin Bank IBAN. If you are asked to send money to any other account, do not proceed.

Raisin will never:

  • ask you to transfer money to a foreign or third-party account
  • ask you to move funds to accounts not visible in your Raisin dashboard. Only you can transfer and withdraw money from a partner bank, unless you make a direct request to Raisin customer services 

Offers & communication

Raisin will never:

  • send exclusive savings offers by email, SMS, instant messenger, social media or post that are not also visible in your Raisin account and on our official website

In-person contact

Raisin will never:

  • visit you at home
  • request physical access to your devices

Not sure it’s us?

If you're unsure whether a message is really from Raisin, contact us directly through our official channels.
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All interest rates displayed are Annual Equivalent Rates (AER), unless otherwise explicitly indicated. The AER illustrates what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and compounded once a year. This allows individuals to compare more easily what return they can expect from their savings over time. Raisin Bank, trading as Raisin, is authorised/licensed or registered by BaFin (Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht) in Germany and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland for conduct of business rules.