‘Crash and buy’ scheme has become a growing trend in Maryland. Latest case involves a Forestville resident who was ordered to pay nearly $20,000 as a result.
Read MoreMd. Resident’s ‘Crash and Buy’ Scheme Costs Her Nearly $20,000
Insurance fraud
Nine California consumer insurance protection bills signed into law
A bill that adds protections for small businesses has already taken effect and five other consumer protection bills will be implemented January 1, 2015.
Read MoreCentral Valley Scammers Targeting Seniors
Evidence obtained during the investigation revealed that Steen enticed his senior victims to make him the trustee on their trusts or executor of their wills, which gave him full access and control of their finances.
Read MoreCalif. agent arrested for scamming consumers for $1.4 million in commissions
This week an Orange County insurance agent was arrested for scamming consumers for $1.4 million in commissions.
Read MoreSeattle attorney gets 24 months for insurance fraud
Callow will get credit for time served in jail.
Read MoreBusiness owner faces felony charges of insurance fraud, grand theft
California Department of Insurance arrests business owner on suspicion of felony workers’ compensation insurance fraud and grand theft.
Read MoreHusband pleads guilty to insurance fraud after wife sets home on fire
California resident pleads guilty to homeowner insurance fraud, which results in more trouble for the homeowner.
Read MoreAriz. Dep. of Insurance convicts body shop owner of insurance fraud
An auto insurance fraud conviction highlights the importance of seeking out a reputable body shop next time your vehicle needs maintenance.
Read MoreFight against healthcare fraud nets all-time record
A government effort to combat healthcare fraud recovered a record $4.2 billion in taxpayer funds during fiscal year 2012. This is the highest three-year average return on investment in the 16-year history of the Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control program. Run by the by the Justice Department and the Department of Health and Human Services, the program recovered $14.9 billion over the past four years, an increase from $6.7 billion over the previous four-year…
Read MoreMissing jewelry leads rise in suspicous insurance claims
The potential for insurance fraud exists with any kind of property, particularly with expensive items like jewelry and cars. Insurance companies saw a dramatic increase in questionable claims over the past few years, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. From 2010 to 2012, there was a 26.7 percent increase in questionable claims referred to the NICB, from 91,797 in 2010 to 116,268 in 2012—a new record. In 2011, the total was 100,450. Questionable claims…
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The Essentials of Long-Term Care Insurance
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