Recruitment Fraud Awareness

A message to help protect our future talent

Recruitment fraud involves individuals impersonating recruiters or employers to mislead job seekers with fake roles, offers or hiring processes. These scams may appear through email, text, websites, or professional platforms, and are often designed to collect personal or financial information.

At Allstate, and across our family of brands, protecting people extends beyond our customers. It includes prospective talent exploring career opportunities with us. We are committed to transparency around how we hire, how our recruiters engage with candidates, and what you should expect throughout the recruiting process.

We want to help you recognize legitimate recruiting practices, understand common warning signs of recruitment fraud, and know what to do if something doesn't feel right during your job search.

How to recognize legitimate recruiting outreach and avoid recruitment fraud

Legitimate recruiting outreach from Allstate and our family of brands follows a clear, transparent hiring process and is directly tied to roles within our organization. You may also receive messages from automated assistants or scheduling tools used to coordinate interviews, which will clearly identify Allstate, reference a specific role, and align with your application activity.

Use the guidance below to identify potential red flags and understand what legitimate outreach looks like.

Unsolicited or vague outreach

Things to look out for:

Generic language
No specific role details
No explanation of why your background is a match

Allstate recruiting outreach references a specific role and clearly explains why a recruiter is reaching out.

Unverified contact details or communication channels

Things to look out for:

Messages from free email accounts or personal addresses
Outreach through unverified platforms
Requests to move conversations to text messages or personal accounts

Allstate recruiters use official company email domains and established professional platforms to communicate with you.

Opportunities not clearly tied to Allstate or our family of brands

Things to look out for:

Roles not clearly connected to Allstate or our family of brands
No clear company identification
Recruiters who cannot explain their connection to Allstate

Allstate recruiters only contact candidates about roles within our organization and will clearly identify the role and company they represent. In some cases, we partner with trusted recruiting firms, but these interactions still follow our standard hiring process and use official Allstate communication channels.

Links to unofficial or look-alike websites

Things to look out for:

Links that do not lead to official Allstate websites
Websites that imitate Allstate branding
Unfamiliar URLs requesting personal information

Allstate recruiters direct candidates only to official Allstate websites.

Requests for payment, sensitive information, or rushed action

Things to look out for:

Requests for payment or fees
Requests for bank account information
Requests for Social Security numbers or government-issued identification
Pressure to act quickly or make immediate decisions

Allstate does not request payment, bank details, Social Security numbers, or government-issued identification during recruiting outreach. We also never pressure candidates to make immediate decisions.

Offers that seem unusually favorable or skip standard steps

Things to look out for:

Guaranteed employment
Unusually high pay or benefits
Job offers made without an application or interview

The typical hiring process with Allstate or our family of brands includes an application and formal interviews through our official hiring channels.

Highly polished or personalized outreach that still feels off

Things to look out for:

Messages that seem overly personalized but contain inconsistencies
Recruiter profiles that appear legitimate but cannot be verified
Outreach that feels unusual, even if it looks professional
Messages that use advanced technology or impersonation tactics to appear credible

Even well-crafted messages should be verified through official channels if something feels inconsistent.

What to do if you think you've been targeted by recruitment fraud

How can I tell if I may have been targeted by recruitment fraud?

You may have been targeted if you receive unsolicited business propositions or offers of employment from people you are unfamiliar with, especially if the outreach feels inconsistent with a legitimate recruiting process or claims to represent Allstate or our family of brands.

What should I do if I believe I've been targeted by recruitment fraud?

If you believe a recruiting message may be fraudulent, take the following steps:

Save messages from the sender for potential investigation, including the original subject line, complete headers, and full message content.
Send an email to reportfraud@allstate.com with the subject line "Recruitment Fraud," and include all relevant evidence such as job posting information and email communications. Information shared will be used to review and investigate the report in line with applicable privacy requirements.
Consider contacting your local police or legal authority, if appropriate.

What should I avoid doing if I believe I've been a victim of recruitment fraud?

If you believe the communication may be fraudulent, avoid the following:

Responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers of employment from individuals you do not know.
Sending any money. Allstate and our family of brands do not ask for money transfers or payments to secure an application, interview, or job, as an employee or independent contractor.
Engaging in further communication or disclosing personal or financial information.

What are the best ways to stay safe from recruitment scams?

If you receive recruiting outreach and aren't sure whether it's legitimate, these steps can help you protect yourself:

Verify the source. Confirm the role and next steps through the official careers site or hiring channel for the Allstate business or country you are applying to. Be cautious if website links, email domains, or page details do not match official Allstate or affiliated‑brand channels.
Protect your information. Do not share sensitive personal or financial information unless you are engaged in a verified recruiting process through official Allstate or affiliated‑brand hiring channels.
Report concerns using a trusted method. If you're uncertain, contact reportfraud@allstate.com with the subject line "Recruitment Fraud."
Trust your instincts. If something feels rushed, inconsistent, or different from what you'd expect in a professional hiring process, it's okay to pause and verify before responding.

Important notice

Allstate and our family of brands typically request personal information only as part of a verified recruiting process through official Allstate or affiliated‑brand hiring channels. In some cases, we may collect basic contact information through legitimate recruiting activities (for example, recruiting events) to support candidate follow‑up.

Allstate and its family of brands bear no responsibility for fraudulent offers or communications made by third parties. If you are unsure about the legitimacy of recruiting outreach or believe you may have been targeted by recruitment fraud, please contact reportfraud@allstate.com with the subject line "Recruitment Fraud."

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