In a landmark settlement, more than 1,200 construction workers in Washington D.C. will receive restitution for lost compensation and sick leave, marking the largest workers’ rights deal in the city’s history.

A Galveston County, Texas man is charged with felony criminal mischief for allegedly damaging a roof to file a fraudulent storm damage insurance claim, authorities report.

An Alabama woman faces charges for allegedly defrauding insurance companies, a local community college, and businesses of approximately $77,000, according to a Houston County Grand Jury indictment.

HealthEquity reported that a cybersecurity incident compromised the personal information of 4.3 million individuals, involving a partner’s credentials to access sensitive health data.

An unknown threat actor exploited an email misconfiguration in Proofpoint’s system, sending millions of spoofed emails from reputable companies like Best Buy and IBM, highlighting vulnerabilities in email security infrastructure.

A former claims adjuster from Aurora has confessed to stealing over $268,000 from her employer by filing fraudulent auto insurance claims, resulting in felony theft charges for her and two accomplices.

A Maryland woman is accused of filing fraudulent insurance claims worth over $180,000, using false damage photos and documents in her submissions to USAA.

The U.S. alleges that National General Holdings Corp. improperly force-placed insurance on vehicles financed through Wells Fargo for over a decade, causing financial harm to borrowers.

An Illinois office manager pleaded not guilty to federal charges accusing her of fraudulently billing over $1.8 million to insurers for medical equipment never provided to cancer survivors.

Frances Hall, previously convicted of murdering her husband, avoids a second prison term after pleading guilty in a $9 million workers’ compensation fraud scheme.

A Maryland woman faces felony insurance fraud and theft charges after allegedly submitting fraudulent claims totaling over $180,000 to USAA.

Ruslan Astamirov and Mikhail Vasiliev admitted their roles in deploying the LockBit ransomware, leading to over 2,500 attacks and $500 million in ransom payments, marking a significant step in combating the notorious hacking group.

Technology aids in spotting insurance fraud, but human expertise remains crucial to ensure accuracy and maintain consumer trust.

An administrative assistant admitted to stealing over $35,000 from an Adams County dentist’s office, forging insurance claims, and depositing checks into her personal account, according to court documents.

Auto theft in Canada has decreased by 17% in the first half of 2024, thanks to increased border patrols, police collaboration, and government actions, a report finds.