
Former Mars Wrigley Manager Accused of Stealing $28 Million Through Elaborate Fraud Scheme
A Connecticut man faces a nine-count federal indictment after allegedly stealing over $28 million from Mars Inc. through fake companies, diverted payments, and tax evasion.
March 31, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Connecticut

Texas Adjuster Admits to Multi-Million Dollar Insurance Fraud Targeting Georgia Church
A Texas public adjuster already serving time for insurance fraud in Louisiana and Texas has pleaded guilty to defrauding a Georgia church and its insurer after Hurricane Michael.
March 31, 2025
Catastrophe
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Georgia

Safelite Reaches $31 Million Settlement in Insurance Fraud Lawsuit
Safelite and a former employee reached a $31 million settlement in lawsuits alleging the company engaged in fraudulent billing practices for auto glass repairs and cleaning services.
March 11, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
California
Illinois

Dash Cam Captures Wild Hummer H2 Insurance Scam Attempt
A motorist in Denver narrowly avoided a suspicious insurance fraud attempt when a reckless Hummer H2 driver suddenly braked and reversed toward their vehicle. Thanks to a dash cam, the incident was recorded, showing what appears to be either an attempted scam or extreme road rage.
March 7, 2025
Auto
Fraud
Litigation
Risk Management
Colorado

Organized Train Heists Targeting Nike Sneakers in California and Arizona Continue
Thieves have stolen nearly $2 million worth of Nike sneakers from BNSF trains in California and Arizona in a series of well-coordinated heists since last March. Despite multiple arrests, including a suspected ringleader, the thefts persist.
March 5, 2025
Fraud
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Arizona
California

Firefighter Indicted for Alleged Workers’ Compensation Fraud
An Ohio firefighter has been indicted on charges of workers’ compensation fraud and theft, accused of unlawfully obtaining benefits between January and February 2022.
March 4, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Ohio

Insurance Fraud Surges in Canada, Hitting Auto Repair Shops Hard
Fraud investigations in Canada jumped 76% in 2024, with auto-related scams making up 67% of cases. Staged crashes, AI-powered fraud, and stolen vehicle scams are straining repair shops.
March 4, 2025
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Risk Management

AI-Powered Fraud Is Reshaping Insurance—Are Insurers Keeping Up?
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing fraud detection in insurance, but as fraudsters adopt AI-driven tactics, the industry faces an escalating arms race. Insurers that fail to invest in AI risk being outpaced by increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes.
March 3, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Technology

Former New Orleans Officer and Nevada Attorney Accused in Insurance Fraud Scheme
A former police officer and current attorney is accused of orchestrating an insurance fraud scheme involving inflated art valuations and false police reports.
March 3, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
California
Louisiana
Nevada

Woman Sentenced for Insurance Fraud After Claim Photos Found Online
Rhonda Keisha Powell of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, has been sentenced to 45 days in jail for felony insurance fraud after investigators discovered that photos she submitted with her claim were easily found on the internet.
February 25, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Maryland

Tampa Contractor Sentenced to 4 Years, Ordered to Pay $55M for Fraud and Safety Violations
A Tampa-based contractor was sentenced to four years in prison and ordered to pay over $55 million in restitution for fraud, tax evasion, and workplace violations that led to an employee’s death.
February 24, 2025
Fraud
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Florida

Hackers Pull Off Record-Breaking $1.5 Billion Crypto Heist Targeting Bybit
Bybit, a major cryptocurrency exchange, suffered the largest crypto heist in history as hackers stole $1.5 billion in digital assets. Analysts link the attack to North Korea’s Lazarus Group.
February 24, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology

California Drivers Targeted by Predatory Towing Scam After Accidents
A fraudulent tow truck scheme is spreading across California, with scammers seizing vehicles after crashes and demanding excessive fees before releasing them to owners.
February 21, 2025
Auto
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
California

Detroit Man Sentenced to Over Four Years for $1M Unemployment Fraud Scheme
A Detroit man has been sentenced to 51 months in prison and ordered to pay over $900,000 in restitution for his role in a multi-state unemployment fraud scheme targeting COVID-19 relief funds.
February 21, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Maryland
Michigan
Pennsylvania

Two Men Face Prison for $161M Obamacare Fraud Scheme
Two individuals allegedly defrauded the Affordable Care Act by submitting false applications, leading to millions in commissions and subsidy fraud. They face multiple federal charges.
February 21, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Florida
Texas



