MS-13, Russian mobsters use migrants in elaborate injury scam - even getting spinal surgery to pull it off: sourcesImmigrants pressured into unnecessary surgeries for bogus personal-injury lawsuits netting billions in fraudulent insurance claims.
Livermore: Scammers used child porn allegations to steal $1.1 million from manScammers exploit fear by creating life-threatening scenarios to extract large sums of money from their victims.
Passenger busted in viral, staged Belt Parkway crash deemed an insurance company scam: prosecutorsA Brooklyn man was arrested for staging a car accident to commit insurance fraud.
MS-13, Russian mobsters use migrants in elaborate injury scam - even getting spinal surgery to pull it off: sourcesImmigrants pressured into unnecessary surgeries for bogus personal-injury lawsuits netting billions in fraudulent insurance claims.
Livermore: Scammers used child porn allegations to steal $1.1 million from manScammers exploit fear by creating life-threatening scenarios to extract large sums of money from their victims.
Passenger busted in viral, staged Belt Parkway crash deemed an insurance company scam: prosecutorsA Brooklyn man was arrested for staging a car accident to commit insurance fraud.
Husband, wife and two sons made more than a dozen fraudulent insurance claims under false namesA family was jailed for a multigenerational insurance claim fraud involving false personal injury claims over several years.
Matriarch of 'industrious' serial compo-claim family avoids jailThe Lawrence family orchestrated a multi-generational insurance fraud scheme using false identities.Eileen Lawrence received a suspended prison sentence for her role in the fraud.
Husband, wife and two sons made more than a dozen fraudulent insurance claims under false namesA family was jailed for a multigenerational insurance claim fraud involving false personal injury claims over several years.
Matriarch of 'industrious' serial compo-claim family avoids jailThe Lawrence family orchestrated a multi-generational insurance fraud scheme using false identities.Eileen Lawrence received a suspended prison sentence for her role in the fraud.
Public adjuster accused of stealing $42,000 from another Miami senior citizenPublic adjuster Pedro Iriarte III faces multiple theft charges after allegedly misappropriating clients' insurance funds, causing significant distress to elderly victims.
Brooklyn man charged in viral Belt Parkway crash scheme captured on victim's dashcam: DA - QNSA Brooklyn man staged a car crash for insurance fraud, which was recorded and went viral on social media.Law enforcement apprehended the suspect after he returned from Ecuador, highlighting the transnational aspect of the crime.
Embattled San Francisco Tow Truck Operator's New Arson Charges May Be 'Tip of the Iceberg' | KQEDJosé Vicente Badillo plotted arson against competitors, highlighting unethical business practices in the towing industry.
Two New Orleans law firms charged with staging accidents for settlementsTwo law firms in New Orleans indicted for staging car accidents and collecting fraudulent settlements, revealing extensive insurance fraud activities.
Feds charge San Francisco towing company operator amid FBI raidsA towing company operator in San Francisco was charged with insurance fraud related to a scheme involving a fraudulent insurance claim on a wrecked car.
Public adjuster accused of stealing $42,000 from another Miami senior citizenPublic adjuster Pedro Iriarte III faces multiple theft charges after allegedly misappropriating clients' insurance funds, causing significant distress to elderly victims.
Brooklyn man charged in viral Belt Parkway crash scheme captured on victim's dashcam: DA - QNSA Brooklyn man staged a car crash for insurance fraud, which was recorded and went viral on social media.Law enforcement apprehended the suspect after he returned from Ecuador, highlighting the transnational aspect of the crime.
Embattled San Francisco Tow Truck Operator's New Arson Charges May Be 'Tip of the Iceberg' | KQEDJosé Vicente Badillo plotted arson against competitors, highlighting unethical business practices in the towing industry.
Two New Orleans law firms charged with staging accidents for settlementsTwo law firms in New Orleans indicted for staging car accidents and collecting fraudulent settlements, revealing extensive insurance fraud activities.
Feds charge San Francisco towing company operator amid FBI raidsA towing company operator in San Francisco was charged with insurance fraud related to a scheme involving a fraudulent insurance claim on a wrecked car.
DA Undercover Sting Catches San Jose Body Shop Owner Inflating Insurance Damage ClaimInsurance fraud leads to increased premiums for consumers, exemplified by the case of body shop owner Jairon Escobar.
Police: Brooklyn driver arrested, charged in car insurance scamBrooklyn driver staged an accident and is charged with insurance fraud after dashcam footage went viral.
DA Undercover Sting Catches San Jose Body Shop Owner Inflating Insurance Damage ClaimInsurance fraud leads to increased premiums for consumers, exemplified by the case of body shop owner Jairon Escobar.
Police: Brooklyn driver arrested, charged in car insurance scamBrooklyn driver staged an accident and is charged with insurance fraud after dashcam footage went viral.
The Instagram fraudster who made 17k selling bogus car insuranceA social media fraudster conned motorists out of 17,618 by selling bogus insurance policies on Instagram.
Ilford and Romford fraudsters to pay back over 375,000 after conning hundredsIkram Rafique defrauded 900+ people by selling fake insurance policies and was sentenced for unlicensed brokering and money laundering.
The Instagram fraudster who made 17k selling bogus car insuranceA social media fraudster conned motorists out of 17,618 by selling bogus insurance policies on Instagram.
Ilford and Romford fraudsters to pay back over 375,000 after conning hundredsIkram Rafique defrauded 900+ people by selling fake insurance policies and was sentenced for unlicensed brokering and money laundering.
Gynecologist Abused Patients and Used Unsanitized Equipment, Prosecutors SayA Memphis gynecologist was arrested for sexual abuse and insurance fraud after reusing unsanitary equipment and conducting unnecessary medical tests on patients.
Gov. Hochul Could Transform Our City with Parking Reform - Streetsblog New York CityUnregulated use of out-of-state license plates leads to higher costs for honest drivers and significant lost revenue for the city.
Uber Says Drivers Are Staging Fake Car Accidents to Steal Its MoneyUber alleges it's targeted by a fake accident scheme involving law firms and medical facilities to exploit insurance laws for financial gain.
Long Island corrections officer swipes $110K in payments meant for wife's back surgery: DAA Long Island corrections officer stole over $110,000 in insurance checks intended for his estranged wife's surgery.
Uber files racketeering suit against New York groups alleging car crash fraudUber has initiated a racketeering lawsuit against firms accused of staging car crashes for insurance fraud.
Uber Says Drivers Are Staging Fake Car Accidents to Steal Its MoneyUber alleges it's targeted by a fake accident scheme involving law firms and medical facilities to exploit insurance laws for financial gain.
Long Island corrections officer swipes $110K in payments meant for wife's back surgery: DAA Long Island corrections officer stole over $110,000 in insurance checks intended for his estranged wife's surgery.
Uber files racketeering suit against New York groups alleging car crash fraudUber has initiated a racketeering lawsuit against firms accused of staging car crashes for insurance fraud.
Man charged with killing wife with eye drops is now accused of poisoning childThe accused poisoned his wife and daughter with eye drops, intimidating witnesses and facing multiple charges, including murder and insurance fraud.
Third suspect arrested and charged in the 2017 stabbing death of hairdressing mogulChristopher Austin was arrested for allegedly conspiring to murder hairstylist Fabio Sementilli for life insurance money.
Criminal Bromley estate agent changed his name then went on to commit 60k fraudDominic Ayo Williams fraudulently claimed £61,380 through bogus insurance claims during the pandemic despite being a convicted fraudster.
Man charged with killing wife with eye drops is now accused of poisoning childThe accused poisoned his wife and daughter with eye drops, intimidating witnesses and facing multiple charges, including murder and insurance fraud.
Third suspect arrested and charged in the 2017 stabbing death of hairdressing mogulChristopher Austin was arrested for allegedly conspiring to murder hairstylist Fabio Sementilli for life insurance money.
Criminal Bromley estate agent changed his name then went on to commit 60k fraudDominic Ayo Williams fraudulently claimed £61,380 through bogus insurance claims during the pandemic despite being a convicted fraudster.
Teams being deployed to prevent, prosecute insurance fraud after firesInsurance regulators and prosecutors are actively combating fraud targeting wildfire survivors in Los Angeles County.
Chaotic footage shows suspected fraudsters reverse into car, fake injuries before noticing dashcam on NYC's Belt ParkwaySuspected insurance fraudsters staged a crash on the Belt Parkway, attempting to fake injuries following a collision with Natasha's vehicle.
Man charged after video shows passenger swerving taxi into truck on highway | CBC NewsA man has been charged after allegedly trying to commit insurance fraud by intentionally causing a taxi to crash into a tractor-trailer.
Chaotic footage shows suspected fraudsters reverse into car, fake injuries before noticing dashcam on NYC's Belt ParkwaySuspected insurance fraudsters staged a crash on the Belt Parkway, attempting to fake injuries following a collision with Natasha's vehicle.
Man charged after video shows passenger swerving taxi into truck on highway | CBC NewsA man has been charged after allegedly trying to commit insurance fraud by intentionally causing a taxi to crash into a tractor-trailer.
'Bear' that damaged luxury cars was 'clearly a human in a bear suit,' CA officials sayA group of four Los Angeles residents orchestrated an elaborate insurance fraud involving a man in a bear costume.They were arrested after their claims for damages from 'bear' attacks were investigated and found to be fake.
A 'bear' damaged luxury cars. It was 'clearly a human in a bear suit,' a state biologist said after reviewing videos.Four Los Angeles residents were arrested for defrauding insurance companies by staging a bear incident, claiming about $142,000 in damages.
Insurance: Here's what not to do if your California home was damaged, destroyed by wildfireResidents affected by California wildfires are advised to postpone signing anything and assess safety first to avoid potential fraud.
They said a bear attacked their cars. It was a human in disguise, officials say.A group was arrested for submitting fake videos of a bear to defraud insurance companies of $140,000.
Bear Damage To Luxury Car Interior Ends In Insurance Fraud ChargesA bizarre insurance fraud case was uncovered involving a bear suit leading to several expensive car damages worth about $141,839.
They told insurers a bear damaged their car. But it was actually a person in a costumeFour LA residents were arrested for staging insurance fraud using a bear costume, costing insurers over $140,000.
'Bear' that damaged luxury cars was 'clearly a human in a bear suit,' CA officials sayA group of four Los Angeles residents orchestrated an elaborate insurance fraud involving a man in a bear costume.They were arrested after their claims for damages from 'bear' attacks were investigated and found to be fake.
A 'bear' damaged luxury cars. It was 'clearly a human in a bear suit,' a state biologist said after reviewing videos.Four Los Angeles residents were arrested for defrauding insurance companies by staging a bear incident, claiming about $142,000 in damages.
Insurance: Here's what not to do if your California home was damaged, destroyed by wildfireResidents affected by California wildfires are advised to postpone signing anything and assess safety first to avoid potential fraud.
They said a bear attacked their cars. It was a human in disguise, officials say.A group was arrested for submitting fake videos of a bear to defraud insurance companies of $140,000.
Bear Damage To Luxury Car Interior Ends In Insurance Fraud ChargesA bizarre insurance fraud case was uncovered involving a bear suit leading to several expensive car damages worth about $141,839.
They told insurers a bear damaged their car. But it was actually a person in a costumeFour LA residents were arrested for staging insurance fraud using a bear costume, costing insurers over $140,000.
3 UnitedHealthcare-affiliated insurers ordered to pay $165 million for misleading consumersThree insurance companies must pay $165 million for misleading consumers and violating regulations under the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act.
Fraudster who claimed nearly 500,000 caught after walking on The Jeremy Kyle showFraudster caught making false injury claims after being seen walking unaided on The Jeremy Kyle Show stage.Surveillance footage revealed inconsistencies in her claims, leading to successful prosecution for fraud.
3 UnitedHealthcare-affiliated insurers ordered to pay $165 million for misleading consumersThree insurance companies must pay $165 million for misleading consumers and violating regulations under the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act.
Fraudster who claimed nearly 500,000 caught after walking on The Jeremy Kyle showFraudster caught making false injury claims after being seen walking unaided on The Jeremy Kyle Show stage.Surveillance footage revealed inconsistencies in her claims, leading to successful prosecution for fraud.
Three scammers convicted of $125K Aston Martin 'crash for cash' insurance fraudThe attempted fraud involved staging a collision for insurance money.Investigations revealed the deception and poor condition of the Aston Martin.
Licensed public adjuster accused of stealing $61,000 from a Miami senior citizen, wifeA licensed public adjuster was arrested for keeping a $61,282 insurance settlement meant for elderly clients.
UK: Manchester employee handed suspended prison sentence for illegally accessing personal informationA suspended prison sentence was issued to an insurance worker for unlawfully accessing personal data.
Ryan Borgwardt, Wisconsin Kayaker Who Faked His Death, Is in CustodyRyan Borgwardt faked his own drowning and fled to Eastern Europe, triggering a major search effort before returning voluntarily to the U.S.
Pimp Who Dismembered Woman After Watching Dexter' Gets Life in PrisonCory Martin murdered Brandy Odom in a premeditated act for financial gain, viewing her as disposable.
Luigi Mangione Identified as Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO ShootingA suspect has been arrested in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, indicating premeditation and potential motives linked to the insurance industry.
New York Man Sentenced to Life for Killing, Dismembering Woman in Life Insurance Fraud SchemeA man was sentenced to life for killing a woman to collect insurance money, demonstrating the extremes of greed.
Bad Monkey Recap: A Farewell to ArmEve and Nick are a misguided couple whose immoral actions escalate from romance to murder and fraud, highlighting their lack of redeeming qualities.
Pimp Who Dismembered Woman After Watching Dexter' Gets Life in PrisonCory Martin murdered Brandy Odom in a premeditated act for financial gain, viewing her as disposable.
Luigi Mangione Identified as Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO ShootingA suspect has been arrested in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, indicating premeditation and potential motives linked to the insurance industry.
New York Man Sentenced to Life for Killing, Dismembering Woman in Life Insurance Fraud SchemeA man was sentenced to life for killing a woman to collect insurance money, demonstrating the extremes of greed.
Bad Monkey Recap: A Farewell to ArmEve and Nick are a misguided couple whose immoral actions escalate from romance to murder and fraud, highlighting their lack of redeeming qualities.
Ex-Celtics player Glen 'Big Baby' Davis sentenced to 40 months for defrauding league insurance planFormer Celtics player Glen 'Big Baby' Davis sentenced to 40 months in prison for defrauding NBA insurance plan.
Country singer allegedly violates bond to attend CMAs; judge issues a warrant for his arrestAustin Tanner violated bond conditions by attending the 2024 CMA Awards, leading to a warrant for his arrest.
Ex-Celtics player Glen 'Big Baby' Davis sentenced to 40 months for defrauding league insurance planFormer Celtics player Glen 'Big Baby' Davis sentenced to 40 months in prison for defrauding NBA insurance plan.
Country singer allegedly violates bond to attend CMAs; judge issues a warrant for his arrestAustin Tanner violated bond conditions by attending the 2024 CMA Awards, leading to a warrant for his arrest.
A bear thrashing a Rolls Royce was actually person in bear costume, and insurance fraud, investigators sayA staged bear attack was discovered to be an elaborate insurance fraud scheme involving four suspects in Southern California.
Bear attack on car prompted hefty insurance claim. Video shows it was just somebody in a costumeThe staged bear attack served as a front for an elaborate insurance fraud scheme.
Suspects allegedly wore bear suit to damage cars, defraud insurance agencies, officials sayFour individuals were arrested for insurance fraud involving a fabricated bear attack on their car, which was actually a person in a bear costume.
A bear thrashing a Rolls Royce was actually person in bear costume, and insurance fraud, investigators sayA staged bear attack was discovered to be an elaborate insurance fraud scheme involving four suspects in Southern California.
Bear attack on car prompted hefty insurance claim. Video shows it was just somebody in a costumeThe staged bear attack served as a front for an elaborate insurance fraud scheme.
Suspects allegedly wore bear suit to damage cars, defraud insurance agencies, officials sayFour individuals were arrested for insurance fraud involving a fabricated bear attack on their car, which was actually a person in a bear costume.
Brooklyn Man Charged With Staging Crash on Belt ParkwayA Brooklyn man was charged with staging a car accident on the Belt Parkway, endangering lives and committing insurance fraud.
NYC man charged for allegedly staging crash in apparent insurance fraud scheme caught on dash camA Brooklyn man staged a car crash to commit insurance fraud, leading to multiple serious charges and potential prison time.
Brooklyn Man Charged With Staging Crash on Belt ParkwayA Brooklyn man was charged with staging a car accident on the Belt Parkway, endangering lives and committing insurance fraud.
NYC man charged for allegedly staging crash in apparent insurance fraud scheme caught on dash camA Brooklyn man staged a car crash to commit insurance fraud, leading to multiple serious charges and potential prison time.
Brooklyn man arrested in alleged car insurance scam exposed by viral dashcam videoA Brooklyn man was arrested for staging a car crash to file fraudulent insurance claims after a viral video exposed the scam.
Brooklyn Man Charged With Staging Car Crash Shown in TikTok VideoA Brooklyn man was charged with multiple crimes for staging a motor vehicle accident caught on TikTok.
Notorious NYC fraudsters seemingly pulled same accident stunt on Belt Parkway in resurfaced chaotic videoA crew of fraudsters is causing accidents in NYC to commit insurance fraud, using dangerous tactics and escape strategies.
'I'm not a fraud' - yoga teacher Chloe Geraghty speaks out after personal injury court caseChloe Geraghty defended herself against claims of insurance fraud after posting yoga poses despite her alleged neck injury.
Scandal-Plagued SF Towing Company Hit With Federal Indictment for Faking Car Accidents, Collecting Insurance MoneyJose Badillo, co-owner of Specialty Towing, faces multiple federal indictments for staging accidents and committing insurance fraud.
Couple 'spun web of lies' about 'theft' of Toyota Hilux to claim 16,500 from insurance companyCouple convicted of making false theft report and affecting insurance premiums.
Ex-Piston gets prison time for insurance fraudWill Bynum sentenced to 18 months in prison for NBA insurance fraud.
Motor fraud skyrocketing: Insurance expert deters driver from lying on their application - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comLying on insurance applications can lead to severe consequences, including claim rejection and policy termination.