Nearly 1-in-5 U.S. Workers Contacted About a Suspicious Job Opportunity as Scammers Capitalize on Remote Work
The latest Allstate Identity Protection report reveals that 17% of Americans encountered suspicious job opportunities this year, with remote job scams on the rise. In Q2 alone, approximately 21,600 fraudulent job listings resulted in $86 million in losses for victims. Notably, disability fraud cases surged by 85% year-over-year, while unauthorized credit inquiries increased by 116%. Allstate emphasizes the importance of quick action against identity theft and offers resources for protection. This underscores the growing threat of fraud in the digital age.
- Allstate Identity Protection provides resources to help victims of fraud.
- The report highlights the increasing awareness of identity fraud which can lead to preventative measures.
- 17% of surveyed Americans encountered suspicious job opportunities, indicating a significant rise in scams.
- Fraud losses reached $86 million, showcasing the financial impact on victims.
- Disability fraud cases rose 85% year-over-year, representing an alarming trend in identity theft.
- Unauthorized credit inquiries increased by 116%, signaling potential widespread identity theft.
The alarming trend featured in Allstate Identity Protection’s “Identity Fraud in Focus” report comes as Americans lose millions from fake job opportunities.
The findings come as bad actors take advantage of increasing numbers of remote job listings. Nearly 21,600 fake business and job opportunities were reported in Q2 alone this year, according to the
“A fraudster may pretend to be from a reputable company and set up a phony interview over instant message,” says
Additional Fraud Trends
Cases of disability fraud – when a criminal uses stolen personal information to file for disability benefits in someone else’s name – rose
Unauthorized credit inquiries were also up year-over-year in Q2, increasing
“Signs of identity theft require fast action," says Brian Stuart, director of customer care at Allstate Identity Protection. “It is important to investigate and dispute credit inquiries that you believe are unauthorized, not only with the credit bureaus reporting them, but also with the company that made the inquiry in the first place.”
If you are a victim of fraud, Allstate Identity Protection is committed to providing essential information, tools, and resources to help protect you. For more detailed current fraud trends, including tips on how Americans can safeguard their personal information and avoid scams, check out the full Identity Fraud in Focus report.
1 Allstate, “Online Scams Survey,”
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