They told insurers a bear damaged their car. But it was actually a person in a costume
Briefly

This bizarre case of alleged insurance fraud revolves around four individuals from Los Angeles who used a life-sized bear costume to simulate attacks on their vehicles.
The investigation revealed that the suspects claimed a bear had entered their luxury vehicles, inflicting damage, but provided video evidence showing a person in a bear costume.
The Department of Insurance stated that the claims, amassed a total cost of $141,839 to three insurance companies, prompting the arrest of the suspects.
Expert analysis confirmed that the so-called bear was indeed a human in a costume, leading to a deeper investigation and eventual charges of conspiracy.
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