We've received reports of individuals falsely claiming to represent Kimmel & Associates in order to solicit money, personal information, or banking details from job seekers. Kimmel & Associates never asks candidates to pay for interviews, job offers, equipment, or background checks, and we never request sensitive financial information over text message or chat apps. Use the guidance below to confirm you're speaking with a genuine Kimmel employee.

Verify the Email Address

Genuine Kimmel & Associates employees only communicate from an @kimmel.com email address. Be cautious of lookalike domains (for example, addresses ending in "@kimmel-associates.com" or using extra characters), free email providers (Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook.com), or slightly misspelled variations of our name.

Verify the Person on Our About Page

Every Kimmel & Associates recruiter and consultant is listed on our About Us page with their name, title, and photo. If someone contacts you claiming to work for Kimmel & Associates, check that their name and photo match a real profile there. If you can't find them listed, treat the message as suspicious and confirm with us directly before responding.

Watch for Common Warning Signs

• You're asked to pay for equipment, training, background checks, or anything else before starting a job.
• You're asked to share your Social Security number, bank account, or other sensitive information early in the process, especially over text or chat.
• You're offered a position without ever having a phone or video interview.
• You're guaranteed a job, an interview, or a specific salary before any real conversation has taken place.
• You're asked to cash a check or transfer money on someone else's behalf.
• Communication happens only through text message, WhatsApp, Telegram, or a similar app rather than a verifiable @kimmel.com email or phone call.
• The recruiter pressures you to act quickly or share information under urgency.
• You're told about a local Kimmel & Associates branch or office in your city.
• Messages or job postings contain noticeable spelling or grammar mistakes.
• A LinkedIn profile reaching out to you has little activity, few connections to real Kimmel & Associates employees, or a stock or AI-generated photo.

Verify Our Office Location

Kimmel & Associates has only one office, located at 25 Page Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801. We do not have branch or satellite offices anywhere else, so be cautious of anyone who claims to represent a local Kimmel & Associates office in your area.

Confirm Directly With Us

If you're ever unsure whether someone contacting you is a real Kimmel & Associates employee, reach out to us directly using the contact information below rather than replying to the message in question.

Phone: +1 (828) 251-9900
Email: [email protected]

Think You've Been Contacted by an Impersonator?

Please contact us and let us know as much detail as possible, including the name used, contact information, and any messages you received. This helps us warn other candidates and take action against the impersonation.

If you've already shared personal information, sent money, or cashed a check as part of a scam:

• Report the fake profile or message to the platform it came from, such as LinkedIn.
• Contact your bank or financial institution immediately if you sent money or a check.
• File a report with the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov or with your local law enforcement.