
2.2 Million Vehicles Face Theft Risk from Dealer-Installed Anti-Theft Device Vulnerability
Researchers found a vulnerability affecting dealer-installed KARR and related vehicle security systems sold primarily through Southern California dealerships. The manufacturer has issued a firmware update, but vehicle owners must install it through the mobile app.
July 27
Auto
Fraud
Risk Management
Subrogation
Technology

Senate Bill Would Make Staged Truck Crash Fraud a Federal Crime
A bipartisan legislative effort would create a federal crime for intentionally staging crashes involving commercial trucks, giving prosecutors a direct tool to pursue organized fraud rings while insurers push for stronger deterrents.
July 27
Auto
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation

New York Trains 270 Law Enforcement Officials to Combat Auto Insurance Fraud
Nearly 270 investigators from 55 agencies completed specialized training on staged crashes, fraud investigations, and financial crimes as New York prepares to implement new anti-fraud laws aimed at reducing auto insurance costs.
July 24
Auto
Education & Training
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
New York

Massachusetts Insurance Brokers Sentenced in $962,000 Premium Theft and Fraud Scheme
A Massachusetts couple who operated an insurance brokerage received federal prison sentences after admitting they stole nearly $1 million in premium payments and issued fake insurance documents, leaving dozens of clients without the coverage they believed they had.
July 24
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Massachusetts

AI Insurance Fraud Cases Nearly Triple as Deepfakes and Fake Documents Challenge Claims Adjusters
Artificial intelligence is making fake receipts, medical records, damage photos, and videos more convincing, forcing insurers to strengthen fraud detection while protecting legitimate policyholders from unnecessary delays.
July 23
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Technology

Former Maryland Police Officer Sentenced in Auto Insurance Fraud Scheme Using False Theft Reports
A federal judge ordered restitution after a former Maryland police officer admitted participating in a scheme that used false police reports and staged vehicle thefts to collect insurance payouts. The case also involved multiple law enforcement officers and several major auto insurers.
July 20
Auto
Fraud
Litigation
Maryland

FBI Alleges $3.7B Medicare Fraud Scheme Impacted Houston Seniors
Federal prosecutors say shell medical equipment companies submitted billions in fraudulent insurance claims. The case underscores why policyholders and insurers should closely monitor billing activity for signs of fraud.
July 13
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Florida
Texas

California Driver Sentenced After Dashcam Exposes Road Rage Insurance Fraud
Dashcam footage and an independent 911 witness helped investigators prove a California driver intentionally caused a collision before filing a fraudulent insurance claim. The driver received jail time, probation, and restitution after being convicted on multiple charges.
July 13
Auto
Fraud
Litigation
California

5 Family Members Charged in $12.5 Million Florida Construction Fraud and Workers’ Compensation Scheme
Investigators allege five family members used shell construction companies to hide payroll, avoid workers' compensation premiums, and cash millions of dollars in payroll checks through unlicensed money service businesses.
July 13
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Workers' Compensation
Florida

Mechanic’s Camaro V8 Teardown Points to Possible Insurance Fraud Scheme
A mechanic's teardown of a Chevrolet Camaro engine recovered after years underwater uncovered signs of prior repairs and prompted questions about whether the vehicle's theft claim and total loss were connected to a possible fraud scheme.
July 10
Auto
Fraud
Salvage

Minnesota Fines Health Insurance Company $150,000 After Fraud Investigation
Minnesota regulators say Seguro Medico misled consumers about the scope of their health insurance coverage and violated multiple state insurance laws. The enforcement action follows guilty pleas in a related federal fraud case.
July 10
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Minnesota

How AI Is Changing Insurance Claims Fraud Detection
Artificial intelligence is giving fraudsters new ways to manipulate claims, but insurers, TPAs, and defense attorneys are responding with AI-powered detection tools and traditional investigative techniques to identify suspicious evidence.
July 9
Auto
Fraud
Liability
Technology
Workers' Compensation

Police Allege False Classic Car Theft Was Part of Insurance Fraud Scheme
Police say a reported theft of a 1981 Fiat Spider was fabricated in an attempt to collect insurance proceeds. Investigators used license plate reader data and surveillance video to challenge the claim.
July 7
Auto
Fraud
New York

California Wildfire Contractor Fraud Leaves Homeowner Out $18,000
A California wildfire survivor says an unlicensed contractor took an $18,000 payment before abandoning the project. Insurance and fraud experts say similar scams are increasing after natural disasters across the United States.
July 7
Catastrophe
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Property
California

Oregon Warns of Life Insurance Fraud Ring Using Unauthorized Policy Applications
Licensed insurance agents allegedly used personal information gathered through telemarketing calls to submit life insurance applications without consumers' knowledge. Regulators say the scheme is generating significant losses for insurers and exposing older adults to additional fraud risks.
July 6
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Oregon



