Is This Progressive Email a Scam? How to Tell
Progressive scams feature fake policy cancellation warnings, premium refund phishing, and impersonation calls offering lower insurance rates to steal customer data.
Reviewed by the Cautellus team · Last updated May 30, 2026
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Example Scam Messages
These are examples of fake messages impersonating Progressive. Never click links in unsolicited messages.
“Progressive: Your policy will be cancelled for non-payment. Update at progressive-pay.com”
“Progressive: You are eligible for a premium refund of $287. Claim at progressive-refund.com”
Red Flags to Watch For
- Cancellation threats from non-progressive.com domains
- Refund offers requiring bank account details via email
- Calls offering unrealistic rate reductions
- Snapshot device offers from non-Progressive sources
Legitimate Progressive Contact Info
Visit progressive.com or call 1-800-776-4737. Manage your policy through the Progressive app.
Where to Report a Progressive Scam
If you received or fell for a fake Progressive message, report it to the authorities below. Reporting helps investigators track these campaigns.
- FTC — reportfraud.ftc.govReport fraud and scams to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
- FBI IC3 — ic3.govFile a complaint with the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center.
- Cautellus reporting guide →Step-by-step help on who to contact and how to recover.
Live Community Flags
Recently reported Progressive scam variants from the Cautellus community. Flagged items include deepfake videos, cloned voicemail, and spoofed domains.
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