Info Embedded In Digital Photos Disproves Collision Claim

A man from Pittston was arraigned Monday on insurance fraud charges alleging he provided false information about a vehicle crash two years ago.
February 14, 2018 Auto Fraud Pennsylvania

Serial Arsonist Sentenced In Case Involving $1.5M In Insurance Payouts

A suspect accused in a massive arson-for-profit scheme that also entangled the father of French train hero Spencer Stone has pleaded guilty in a move that will net him 30 years in prison.
February 14, 2018 Fraud Property California

Iowa Father And Son Conspired On Fraudulent Property Damage Claim

A father and son have been sentenced to two years of supervised probation after pleading guilty to a Fraudulent Practices in the 3rd Degree, an Aggravated Misdemeanor.
February 13, 2018 Fraud Property Iowa

Awaiting Trial On Fraud, Adjuster Allegedly Planned To Have Prosecutor Killed

Jorge Espinosa, the father of a former Miami-Dade cop who resigned after a controversial shooting, is a public adjuster awaiting trial on a massive insurance-fraud scam.
February 13, 2018 Fraud Property Florida

Pennsylvania Claims Investigators See Increase In Auto Insurance Fraud

It’s often a crime of panic, not prudence, of chaos, not design, and Tom Donahue, a former insurance claims investigator, could see the pattern in the automobile crashes he scrutinized.
February 12, 2018 Auto Fraud Pennsylvania

2017 Insurance Fraud Hall Of Shame

Duck, and dash for your basement … bolt your door … get vaccinated. America’s eight worst insurance criminals are here. They’re the newest members of the Insurance Fraud Hall of Shame.
February 7, 2018 Auto Fraud Liability Life & Health Property

Denying Bogus Claims Riskier, More Costly Than It Seems

In courtrooms, attorneys tell jurors about the duty of insurers to protect consumers from higher premiums wrought by fraudulent claims. No matter what your background or perspective, that’s hard to disagree.
February 7, 2018 Fraud Litigation

Owners Of Rehab Clinic Accused In $1M Staged-Crash Scheme

The owners of a physical rehabilitation clinic in Grand Rapids are accused in a $1 million scheme to defraud insurance companies by staging crashes and fraudulently submitting bills for physical-therapy services.
February 5, 2018 Fraud Liability Life & Health Michigan

Florida Fraud Fighters Urged To Push Senators On AOB Reform

Two bills in the Florida Senate addressing fraud and abuse in assigning insurance benefits — one good one and one not so good — are the focus of an intense lobbying campaign by fraud fighters in the state.
February 2, 2018 Fraud Legislation & Regulation Litigation Property Florida

Brett Favre Sued By Investors For Now Defunct Social Media Company

NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre is being sued by a capital management firm for his role in Sqor Sports, a failed sports-specific social media network, according to documents obtained by The Blast.
January 29, 2018 Fraud Louisiana

That Panera Cream Cheese In Your Fridge Was Just Recalled Over Listeria Fears

Panera Bread is recalling cream cheese products from its bakery-cafes across the U.S. over fears of listeria contamination.
January 29, 2018 Fraud Life & Health

$6 Million Ponzi: CFTC Charges “Gold-Backed” Crypto My Big Coin With Fraud

My Big Coin is the cryptocurrency regulators warned you about. The Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed charges against My Big Coin (MBC) and its founders for misappropriating more than $6 million from customers in a cryptocurrency-fueled Ponzi scheme.
January 26, 2018 Fraud

Lyft Investigates Claims Staff Abused Access To Customer Data

Allegedly using it to stalk exes to nab personal info on executives.
A user posted on the anonymous app Blind claiming that Lyft employees abused their access to customer data, from gathering info on exes to acquiring Mark Zuckerberg’s personal info.
January 26, 2018 Auto Fraud Liability

Indianapolis Car Dealers Guilty Of Racketeering, Insurance Fraud

A jury has found two Indianapolis men guilty on charges related to a corrupt business organization case. U.S. Attorney Josh Minkler’s office says the defendants swindled financial institutions and insurance companies out of more than $1.5 million.
January 25, 2018 Auto Fraud Indiana

Fraud Investigators Catch Serial Arsonist After 33 Fire Claims

For years, one small disaster after another followed Verdon Taylor. He would buy a used car, own it for a while, and it would catch fire. He would move into a rental property and soon his belongings would go up in flames.
January 23, 2018 Auto Fraud Property Florida Virginia
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