
Ohio Woman Sentenced for Arson and Insurance Fraud Scheme
Angela Frase of Sterling, Ohio, has been sentenced to two years in prison for staging a hate crime and committing insurance fraud after setting multiple fires at her home.
February 21, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Ohio

Dallas Man Sentenced to Over 13 Years for $5M Insurance Fraud Scheme
A Texas man was sentenced to 157 months in federal prison for orchestrating a $4.4 million insurance fraud scheme that involved stolen client information and misdirected payments.
February 21, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Texas

Saint Vincent’s to Pay $29M Over Alleged False Claims Act Violations
Saint Vincent’s Catholic Medical Centers of New York will pay $29 million to settle allegations of False Claims Act violations related to overpayments from the Department of Defense for healthcare services provided to retired military members and their families.
February 17, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Maine
New York

Nevada Woman Admits to Filing $98M in Fraudulent COVID-19 Tax Credit Claims
Las Vegas resident admits to conspiracy in filing over 1,200 false tax returns, securing $33M in fraudulent IRS refunds for personal gain.
February 17, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Nevada

Two Fraudsters Admit to $577 Million Cryptocurrency Scam
Two Estonian men have pleaded guilty to running a $577 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that defrauded hundreds of thousands worldwide. They now face up to 20 years in prison.
February 17, 2025
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Technology
Washington

Tech-Powered Fraud Prevention in Insurance
AI, blockchain, and biometric verification are transforming fraud detection in insurance. These technologies enhance security, streamline claims processing, and prevent financial losses.
February 14, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology

Ohio Insurance Agent Sentenced for $1.4 Million Fraud Scheme
Former Ohio insurance agent Rhonda Chandler received probation and faces prison if she violates terms after pleading guilty to stealing over $1.4 million in pre-need funeral insurance funds.
February 14, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Litigation
Ohio

How Loneliness Fuels the Rise of AI-Powered Romance Scams
Loneliness is becoming a significant societal issue, and fraudsters are taking full advantage of it. Romance scams—where criminals exploit social isolation to build fraudulent online relationships—are already costing victims billions.
February 13, 2025
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology

Michigan Expands Auto Theft Task Force to Combat Rising Crime
Michigan is tackling surging auto theft by expanding its Auto Fraud Task Force, partnering with law enforcement to curb organized crime and reduce insurance costs.
February 12, 2025
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Michigan

100,000 Organic Eggs Stolen from Pennsylvania Farm in Trailer Heist
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the theft of approximately 100,000 organic eggs, valued at $40,000, from a distribution trailer at Pete and Gerry’s Organics in Greencastle.
February 11, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Pennsylvania

Texas Law Firm Escapes $2M Fine for Alleged Hurricane Laura Insurance Fraud
A judge ruled that Louisiana’s insurance regulator lacked authority to fine McClenny, Moseley & Associates for alleged fraudulent hurricane claims, sparking further legal debate.
February 6, 2025
Catastrophe
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Louisiana
Texas

Arizona Couple Admits to $1.2 Billion Medicare Fraud Scheme Involving Unnecessary Wound Grafts
A Phoenix couple pleaded guilty to orchestrating a $1.2 billion health care fraud scheme, submitting false claims for unnecessary wound grafts and receiving millions in illegal kickbacks.
February 4, 2025
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Litigation
Arizona

Connecticut Man Arrested in $50K iPhone Insurance Fraud Scheme
A Connecticut man was arrested following an investigation into a fraudulent iPhone insurance scheme that involved the use of mules and fake claims to obtain replacement devices.
February 4, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Technology
Connecticut

How Staged Accidents May Be Driving Up Uber Ride Costs
Allegations of staged accidents and fraudulent medical claims in New York could be inflating Uber ride prices by driving up insurance costs for rideshare drivers.
February 4, 2025
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
New York

Charlotte Man Charged with Insurance Fraud Over False Deer Collision Claim
A Charlotte man faces a felony insurance fraud charge after allegedly misrepresenting how his vehicle was damaged, claiming a deer strike instead of a hit-and-run crash.
February 4, 2025
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
North Carolina



