Hackers claim to have stolen and leaked over a terabyte of Disney’s internal Slack messages and files.

From a dead giraffe in a zoo to discovering an ancient burial ground, insurance adjusters share their most bizarre and unexpected claims in a fascinating Reddit thread. These stories range from the humorous to the eerie, offering a unique glimpse into the unpredictable world of insurance.

AT&T paid a hacker $370,000 to delete stolen call and text records of millions of customers. The hacker, part of the ShinyHunters group, claims to have wiped the only complete dataset, but some risks remain.

Medicare Advantage insurers received $50 billion from questionable diagnoses, including diseases like diabetic cataracts and HIV, for conditions that were not treated or didn’t exist.

In the first half of 2024, hackers stole $1.38 billion from cryptocurrency platforms, double the amount stolen in the same period in 2023, according to TRM Insights.

A Pennsylvania solicitor was arrested for an insurance fraud scheme that caused nearly $20k in roof damage to a homeowner’s property in 2023.

Artificial intelligence is aiding insurers and employers in reducing workers comp costs by identifying difficult and fraudulent claims, but it remains a tool for claims handlers rather than a replacement.

An insurance adjuster uses a debtor’s own words to return a wrecked truck to his driveway, forcing the claimant to finally cooperate.

A survey in Ireland and the UK by Aviva finds four in ten respondents might exaggerate home insurance claims for extra compensation, with a majority supporting stricter penalties for fraud.

Nearly 200 individuals, including 13 from New Jersey, have been charged in a $2.75 billion health care fraud scheme that targeted Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and private insurers.

The Alameda County District Attorney’s Consumer Justice Bureau has filed a lawsuit against several home insurance carriers in California, including Farmers Insurance Exchange.

Gemini has reached a $50 million settlement with the New York Attorney General’s office, resolving allegations of defrauding investors.

In response to massive fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. lawmakers are advocating for reforms to restore confidence and integrity in the unemployment insurance program.

Frank Sherman of Garland, Texas, received a two-year prison sentence and must pay nearly $2.3 million in restitution for his involvement in an unemployment insurance fraud scheme.

Dr. Nehal Modh and Progressive Pain Management in Festus, Missouri, agreed to a $1.2 million settlement for submitting false Medicare and Medicaid claims. Whistleblower awarded $177,707.