Robinhood anomoly text (Urgent Risk Warning, 24‑hour freeze)

You receive a text claiming there’s an “unknown anomaly” on your Robinhood account and it will be frozen in 24 hours unless you “verify” your account. It pushes you to tap a link and sign in on a look‑alike page. The goal is to scare you into entering your login and security codes so scammers can take over the account and move your money.

What’s different in this version

These traits set this message apart from the usual pattern.

Uses “Urgent Risk Warning” and “unknown anomaly” to create panic
Threatens a 24‑hour deadline and account freeze to force quick action
Sends a link to a fake sign‑in page made to look like Robinhood
Encourages replying “Y” to keep you engaged and increase trust
Generic message with no personal details; likely sent to many people

How this scam works

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Step 1: You get an alarming text, email, or call saying a withdrawal/transfer is in progress.
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Step 2: The message includes a link or phone number and urges you to act immediately to cancel.
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Step 3: If you click, you land on a look‑alike website that steals your login and one‑time codes.
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Step 4: If you call, a fake “fraud specialist” asks for your codes, pushes you to move money to a “safe” account, or requests remote access.
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Step 5: With your access, scammers move your money, change account settings, and lock you out.

✓ Do this

Check your account by opening the official app or typing the company’s website yourself.
Call the number on the back of your card or from the official website, not the number in the alert.
Set up transaction alerts and two‑factor authentication (2FA) in the official app.
If you clicked or shared info, change your password, remove unrecognized devices, and contact your bank’s fraud team immediately.
Report the message to your bank/app and forward phishing emails to their abuse address if available.

✗ Avoid this

Do not click links or call numbers in unexpected withdrawal alerts.
Do not share one‑time codes, PINs, or recovery phrases with anyone—even a supposed bank employee.
Do not move money to a “holding,” “safe,” or “verification” account—this is a common scam tactic.
Do not install remote access software or grant screen‑sharing to someone who contacted you.

Verbatim excerpts from the scam

Exact lines from emails or messages—searchable text so you can compare wording.

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"[Robinhood] Urgent Risk Warning: Your account has experienced an unknown anomaly and is at risk of theft. Please log in to your account via the link below within 24 hours to verify your account. Otherwise, your account will be frozen. Immediate Action: {fake link} (If the link isn't clickable, reply Y and reopen this message to click the link, or copy it into your browser.)"