IASIU Webinar: Counterfeit Parts, Fraudulent VINs, & Hidden Safety Threats: What You Need to Know
December 2
Sponsored by IASIU
What if a vehicle tied to a claim, underwriting review, or investigation contains a counterfeit airbag that could harm an occupant in a crash — or a fraudulent VIN hiding a stolen vehicle’s true identity? Join this eye-opening session to explore the growing threat of counterfeit automotive parts, rebuilt safety systems, and vehicle fraud schemes affecting the insurance industry. Learn how counterfeit airbags, rebuilt seat belts, counterfeit VINs, and other substandard components are entering repaired vehicles, salvage operations, and criminal enterprises, putting drivers at risk and complicating insurance decisions and claims investigations.
Session Objective:
Participants will gain familiarity with counterfeit and substandard automotive parts and apply investigative strategies to minimize fraud and support consumer safety.
Key Topics:
Counterfeit airbags and occupant safety risks
Key indicators to support the identification of rebuilt seat belts and counterfeit airbags
Counterfeit VINs and vehicle identity fraud
Investigative red flags and fraud indicators in claims and investigations
Automotive Anti-Counterfeiting Council (A2C2) resources and industry support in counterfeit parts investigations
Session Objective:
Participants will gain familiarity with counterfeit and substandard automotive parts and apply investigative strategies to minimize fraud and support consumer safety.
Key Topics:
Counterfeit airbags and occupant safety risks
Key indicators to support the identification of rebuilt seat belts and counterfeit airbags
Counterfeit VINs and vehicle identity fraud
Investigative red flags and fraud indicators in claims and investigations
Automotive Anti-Counterfeiting Council (A2C2) resources and industry support in counterfeit parts investigations
