Suspicious Circumstances Surrounding Business Fire: Extra Coverage, Accelerant, First Responders Blocked

A Phoenix businessman was arrested on suspicion of setting a fire to his own warehouse to collect $120,050 in insurance money, state officials said.
June 4, 2018 Fraud Property Arizona

Blame It On The Fried Chicken: $4M Fraud Ring Busted

Tyler Chen, 46, and his wife, Kim, 45, were arraigned in court yesterday in the Santa Clara County Superior Court following their arrest on multiple felony counts of insurance fraud and arson for their role in allegedly setting fires in a fraud scheme scamming five insurance companies out of $4 million.
May 31, 2018 Fraud Property California

State Farm Auto Accused Of Racketeering Through Campaign Contributions To Judges

State Farm policyholders are receiving notifications via postcard of an upcoming trial that may allow them to recover for alleged actions and/or conduct by the company to influence actions by the Illinois Supreme Court by providing $4 million dollars to the campaign.
May 30, 2018 Auto Fraud Litigation Risk Management

Army Officer Charged With $475K Insurance Fraud

An Army officer stationed in Alaska has been accused of filing nearly half a million dollars in phony insurance claims over about three years.
May 29, 2018 Auto Fraud Property Alaska

Louisiana Fire Investigator, Wife Accused Of Insurance Fraud

An investigator with the Monroe Fire Department and his wife are accused of insurance fraud following an investigation by the Louisiana State Police.
May 22, 2018 Auto Fraud Louisiana

Arson-For-Profit Ring In Florida Targeted Renters Insurance

Tenants accused of torching homes across Florida are now behind bars. Investigators say they hit SWFL homes too.
May 22, 2018 Fraud Property Florida

Florida Adjuster Gets 20 Years For $14M Fraud

A Florida man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for setting homes on fire in an insurance scam.
May 21, 2018 Fraud Property Florida

13 Arrested In Merced County, California Auto Insurance Fraud Ring

Joanna Tucker, 29, from Livingston, was described by Merced County District Attorney’s (DA) office investigator Sheri Carpenter as the "ringleader" of the scam and directly involved in 19 of the 20 claims.
May 15, 2018 Auto Fraud Liability California

Auto Theft Task Force Recovers Stolen Cars At New Mexico Chop Shop

Hundreds of hardworking New Mexicans have found themselves helpless after their vehicles were stolen. Finally, police have found a clue that provides a sigh of relief for more than a dozen auto theft victims.
May 14, 2018 Auto Fraud New Mexico

Dozens Arrested In Statewide Insurance Scam Involving U-Hauls

More than three dozen people across the state have been arrested for fraud over the past two years for their involvement in an insurance scam officials say has become increasingly popular.
May 11, 2018 Fraud Liability Georgia

12 Indicted On Federal Charges Linked To Insurance Fraud

From U.S. Attorney’s Office — A federal grand jury returned a 40-count indictment on May 2, 2018, charging 12 individuals with federal violations related to an insurance fraud scheme in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Joseph D. Brown today.
May 10, 2018 Fraud Property Texas

Ex-NFLer, A Survivor Contestant, Sued For Workers’ Comp Fraud

A former NFL player must face an insurance fraud lawsuit, an appeals court has ruled. The Ninth US Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed the dismissal of a lawsuit against former NFL defensive tackle and Survivor contestant John Broward “Brad” Culpepper, who is currently a Florida personal injury attorney.
May 8, 2018 Fraud Workers' Compensation California

Detecting Contents Fraud: A Practical Approach To Examining An Insured’s Loss Inventory List

Fraud remains a major issue for insurance companies, since it is discovered frequently in both legitimate and bogus claims. In both types of claims, an insured may attempt to defraud the insurer regarding either the quantity or quality of contents reportedly damaged or lost.
May 1, 2018 Fraud Property

North Carolina Farmer Accused Of $5.6M Crop Insurance Fraud

A North Carolina man has been accused of stealing more than $5 million in federal crop insurance funds.
May 1, 2018 Fraud North Carolina

Homeowners In Financial Distress Face Arson, Insurance Fraud Charges

The owners of a Bird Island home destroyed by fire in January have now been charged in connection with that fire.
April 26, 2018 Fraud Property Minnesota
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