Recruitment scams impersonating Aviva
What to look out for to help spot online recruitment
Key points:
- Fraudsters are approaching people online inviting them to apply for a job at Aviva.
- They ask for information or money and make contact through social media.
- Information from our websites along with our name is used to make the scam look real.
- There are different things you can look for that give away a fake recruitment ad.
- If you’re approached about an Aviva job, you can check whether it’s a scam at myrecruitment@aviva.com or 0121 234 7609.
We know of an online recruitment scam which involves fraudsters posing as our representatives to get personal information or steal money.
These fraudsters are contacting people through social media and other messaging platforms, asking them to share their personal details or pay money in order to apply for a job.
To trick people into thinking this and the job adverts are legitimate, the Aviva name and other public information from our official websites is being used. Unfortunately, these are not legitimate.
What to look out for
To help you spot online recruitment scams, look out for:
- Requests for personal information that came from someone you don't know or don't trust
- Being asked to pay money as part of the application process (such as a 'pre-employment screening fee')
- Offers of employment which seem too good to be true, or too easy to secure
- Messages about jobs you haven't applied for or didn't expect
- Unusual benefits relating to a job, such as a salary quoted in a different currency
- Messages which reference coronavirus (COVID-19)
Report fraud
If you think your Aviva policy or investment has been targeted by a fraudster, you can contact us to look into it.
What to do if you're approached
We're actively working with technology companies to shut down fraudulent email addresses and social media accounts used in these scams, but if you're approached, it's important you know what to do next.
If you have any doubts about the legitimacy of a job at Aviva which you're applying for, get in touch at myrecruitment@aviva.com or 0121 234 7609.
We investigate every report we get and we'll let you know what you need to do to stay safe.
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