Recruitment scams impersonating Aviva
How to spot online recruitment scams
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
- They use information from our websites along with our name 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.
Sometimes, fraudsters pose as our representatives to get personal information or steal money. We call these online recruitment scams.
These scammers contact people through social media and other messaging platforms, asking them to share personal details or pay money to apply for a job.
They use the Aviva name and take public information from our official websites and use it to trick people into thinking their messages and job adverts are legitimate. Unfortunately, they're not.
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
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 tech companies to shut down fraudulent email addresses and social media accounts used in these scams. But if you're approached, it's important to know what to do next.
If you get an email or message you think is part of a recruitment scam, don't panic. Just get in touch with us at myrecruitment@aviva.com or 0121 234 7609 if you have any doubts about a job you're applying for at Aviva and we'll look into it.
We investigate every report we get and let you know what you can do to stay safe.
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