Is This Robinhood Email a Scam? How to Tell
Robinhood scams include fake account restriction notices, investment opportunity scams, and phishing targeting users of the popular trading platform.
Reviewed by the Cautellus team · Last updated May 30, 2026
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Example Scam Messages
These are examples of fake messages impersonating Robinhood. Never click links in unsolicited messages.
“Robinhood: Your account has been restricted. Verify at robinhood-account.com”
“Robinhood: You have unclaimed free stocks. Claim at robinhood-bonus.com”
Red Flags to Watch For
- Links to non-robinhood.com domains
- Hot stock tips from strangers claiming Robinhood affiliation
- Free stock offers requiring personal information
- Calls from Robinhood support asking for your credentials
Real vs. Fake Robinhood — Side by Side
| Signal | Real Robinhood | Fake / Scam |
|---|---|---|
| Login URL | robinhood.com only — never from a text link. | robinhood-account.com, robinhood-bonus.com, or any hyphenated variant. |
| Free-stock / bonus offers | Appear inside the Robinhood app. | SMS or email claiming "unclaimed free stocks" linking outside robinhood.com. |
| Hot stock tips | Robinhood is a broker, not an advisor — they do not DM stock picks. | Strangers DM Telegram / WhatsApp groups promising coordinated "pumps." |
| Account-restriction notices | Visible in the app, never require a link in a text. | "Verify now or we will close your account" SMS with a callback number. |
Legitimate Robinhood Contact Info
Visit robinhood.com/support for help. Manage your account only through the Robinhood app or robinhood.com.
Where to Report a Robinhood Scam
If you received or fell for a fake Robinhood message, report it to the authorities below. Reporting helps investigators track these campaigns.
- FTC — reportfraud.ftc.govReport fraud and scams to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
- FBI IC3 — ic3.govFile a complaint with the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center.
- Cautellus reporting guide →Step-by-step help on who to contact and how to recover.
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