Allstate Says Impersonation Scams Lead Top 2026 Scam Cases: How to Spot the Warning Signs
Business Wire•29/10/2026•09:03 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Impersonation scams comprised nearly 60% of Allstate’s cases through September 2026
- ➤Nearly 75% of scam cases involved a scammer’s phone call
- ➤More than 90% of cases used cryptocurrency, gift cards, payment apps or wire transfers
- ➤Allstate offers up to $50,000 annual reimbursement through participating employee benefits plans
- ➤Nearly 7.5 million eligible customers in 44 states receive free identity theft protection
Expert Statements
Caroline Slane, Senior vice president of business operations, Allstate Identity Protection
“Scammers make fraud look real by pretending to be someone you trust and pressuring you to act before you have time to think. During the holiday rush, pause and verify an unexpected request before sending money. Allstate is focused on helping customers recognize warning signs sooner, protect their finances and recover from fraud.”
Allstate Says Impersonation Scams Lead Top 2026 Scam Cases: How to Spot the Warning Signs
Allstate helps customers prevent, detect and recover from scams and identity theft through employee benefit plans and eligible insurance policies.
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