Allstate issues new guidance to protect shoppers as identity scams surge ahead of the holidays

Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation Allstate reports applications for new credit cards, loans and account setups peak in October during pre-Black Friday shopping, totaling more than $9M in potential losses Key takeaways: NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Identity theft is ramping up earlier than expected. New data from Allstate Identity Protection shows a sharp rise in fraudulent account activity in October, surpassing November and December. The surge coincides with early holiday shopping ...