Fake Robinhood Password Reset Phishing
Criminals send fake Robinhood password-reset emails claiming the victim's brokerage account password was just changed and directing them to a phishing page to 'undo' the change — capturing login credentials and potentially 2FA codes in a real-time takeover attempt.
Part of: Fake Password Reset Scams
Last reviewed: 7 June 2026
Robinhood holds brokerage accounts, retirement accounts, and cryptocurrency wallets for millions of retail investors. Credential theft at Robinhood therefore risks not just a cash balance but also equity positions, retirement savings, and crypto holdings. This high-value target makes Robinhood accounts a priority for phishing operators.
The fake password-reset email exploits a genuine user behaviour: when investors receive a security alert about their brokerage, they react with urgency because the stakes feel high. The email claims the account's password was changed from an unrecognised device in a specific location, creating alarm. A 'Secure My Account' link is provided to revert the change.
The phishing page replicates Robinhood's login interface precisely. After entering email and current password, the victim is typically asked to complete their 2FA step — which the attacker immediately uses to log in to the real Robinhood account simultaneously. Some advanced campaigns use real-time phishing infrastructure that forwards the 2FA request live, allowing the attacker to succeed even when 2FA is an authenticator app.
How this scam works on the Robinhood brand
Real Robinhood password-change notifications arrive from @robinhood.com and advise the user to contact Robinhood support at robinhood.com/support if the change was not authorised. They do not contain a link to revert the change — Robinhood's security design assumes that if someone else changed the password, clicking a link in that same email may not be safe.
Fake Robinhood password-reset emails differ by including a prominent 'Undo Change' or 'Restore My Account' button, which is the phishing trap. The button's destination domain is not robinhood.com. Some fakes use subdomains like security.robinhood-alerts.com that include the brand name to appear more credible on casual inspection.
If a real Robinhood password change occurred without the account holder's knowledge, the victim may actually be locked out of the real account by the time they click the link — meaning they enter their original credentials on the fake page while the attacker already has access. This sequencing — lockout followed by phishing — is a known attack pattern.
Common red flags
- A password-change notification from an address other than @robinhood.com
- An 'Undo Change' or 'Restore Access' link in a password-reset email — Robinhood's real notifications do not include this
- The link destination includes 'robinhood' in a subdomain or path but is not robinhood.com
- A 2FA code request on the phishing page at the same moment you are on the call
- The email references a location or device name in a city you have not recently visited
- You are already locked out of your real Robinhood account when you click the link
- The email was received at an address different from your Robinhood registered email
How to protect yourself
- Navigate directly to robinhood.com and attempt to log in to check your real account status
- Do not click any 'restore' or 'undo' link in a password-change notification
- If you are locked out, contact Robinhood through robinhood.com/support using a trusted device
- Use an authenticator app for 2FA, which provides slightly better resistance than SMS to real-time proxy attacks
- Keep your Robinhood-registered email address separate from your general-use email to reduce phishing exposure
- Review Robinhood's account activity and authorised devices after any suspicious communication
- Forward the phishing email to [email protected] before deleting it
How to report it
- Forward phishing emails to [email protected]
- Report through the Robinhood Help Center at robinhood.com/support
- File a complaint with FINRA at finra.org/investors/have-problem
- File a complaint with the SEC at sec.gov/tcr if investment accounts were affected
- Report to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov
Frequently asked questions
What does a genuine Robinhood password-change notification say?
A real Robinhood security notification confirms a change that has occurred and advises you to contact support at robinhood.com/support if you did not make it. It does not provide a direct link to reverse the change — that process goes through official support channels.
What happens to my stock positions if an attacker gets into my Robinhood account?
An attacker may liquidate equity positions and attempt a cash withdrawal or bank transfer. Robinhood may flag large unusual withdrawals, but speed matters. Contact Robinhood support immediately to freeze the account and dispute any unauthorised activity.
Is my Robinhood account protected by SIPC?
Robinhood is a SIPC member, which protects securities and cash in brokerage accounts against the failure of the brokerage firm — not against fraud losses. Fraud protection depends on reporting the incident to Robinhood and the relevant regulators quickly.