Jairon Escobar, a San Jose body shop owner, faces charges of felony attempted insurance fraud for inflating the damage estimate on a bait car during an undercover investigation. The Santa Clara County DA's office reported that Escobar is accused of manipulating a minor dent to claim over $3,000 in damages. With a prior fraud conviction, Escobar's unethical practices could lead to significant penalties. This case highlights the broader issue of auto insurance fraud and its impact on consumers' premiums, with families estimated to pay hundreds annually due to such fraudulent activities.
"Auto insurance fraud drives up premiums and hits drivers in their wallets," District Attorney Jeff Rosen said. "Fraud isn't worth your freedom."
Jairon Escobar allegedly inflated an insurance estimate for a bait car with minimal damage, stating it had thousands in damages that did not exist.
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