The California Department of Insurance launched "Operation Bear Claw" amid suspicions that reports of bear-related car damage were fraudulent actions by humans in bear suits.
Surveillance footage reviewed by a biologist raised doubts about the authenticity of the bear, leading to a search warrant and the eventual arrest of four suspects.
The bizarre case involving car damage worth $141,839 sparked inquiries into potential insurance fraud, as three separate claims drew attention to a recurring pattern.
As insurers dug deeper into surveillance evidence, the line between wildlife and staged incidents became blurred, raising questions about the true nature of the claims.
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