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3 UnitedHealthcare-affiliated insurers ordered to pay $165 million for misleading consumers

Three 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 show

Fraudster 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 consumers

Three 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 show

Fraudster 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.
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'Bear' that damaged luxury cars was 'clearly a human in a bear suit,' CA officials say

A 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.

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 Charges

A 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 costume

Four LA residents were arrested for staging insurance fraud using a bear costume, costing insurers over $140,000.

Human in Bear Suit Was Used to Defraud Insurance Companies, Officials Say

The bear in the insurance claim video was a person in a costume, leading to multiple arrests for insurance fraud.

'Bear' that damaged luxury cars was 'clearly a human in a bear suit,' CA officials say

A 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.

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 Charges

A 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 costume

Four LA residents were arrested for staging insurance fraud using a bear costume, costing insurers over $140,000.

Human in Bear Suit Was Used to Defraud Insurance Companies, Officials Say

The bear in the insurance claim video was a person in a costume, leading to multiple arrests for insurance fraud.
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#criminal-case

Three scammers convicted of $125K Aston Martin 'crash for cash' insurance fraud

The attempted fraud involved staging a collision for insurance money.
Investigations revealed the deception and poor condition of the Aston Martin.

They falsely said USPS packages were lost or damaged, collecting $2.3 million. Now brothers face prison

Brothers scammed USPS for $2.3 million through fake insurance claims.
Faces potential 20-year prison sentence for mail fraud.

Three scammers convicted of $125K Aston Martin 'crash for cash' insurance fraud

The attempted fraud involved staging a collision for insurance money.
Investigations revealed the deception and poor condition of the Aston Martin.

They falsely said USPS packages were lost or damaged, collecting $2.3 million. Now brothers face prison

Brothers scammed USPS for $2.3 million through fake insurance claims.
Faces potential 20-year prison sentence for mail fraud.
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Licensed public adjuster accused of stealing $61,000 from a Miami senior citizen, wife

A 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 information

A suspended prison sentence was issued to an insurance worker for unlawfully accessing personal data.
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Ryan Borgwardt, Wisconsin Kayaker Who Faked His Death, Is in Custody

Ryan Borgwardt faked his own drowning and fled to Eastern Europe, triggering a major search effort before returning voluntarily to the U.S.
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Brooklyn man charged in viral Belt Parkway crash scheme captured on victim's dashcam: DA - QNS

A 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.

Two New Orleans law firms charged with staging accidents for settlements

Two 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 raids

A towing company operator in San Francisco was charged with insurance fraud related to a scheme involving a fraudulent insurance claim on a wrecked car.

Brooklyn man charged in viral Belt Parkway crash scheme captured on victim's dashcam: DA - QNS

A 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.

Two New Orleans law firms charged with staging accidents for settlements

Two 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 raids

A towing company operator in San Francisco was charged with insurance fraud related to a scheme involving a fraudulent insurance claim on a wrecked car.
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#crime

Pimp Who Dismembered Woman After Watching Dexter' Gets Life in Prison

Cory Martin murdered Brandy Odom in a premeditated act for financial gain, viewing her as disposable.

Luigi Mangione Identified as Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting

A 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 Scheme

A man was sentenced to life for killing a woman to collect insurance money, demonstrating the extremes of greed.

Bad Monkey Recap: A Farewell to Arm

Eve 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 Prison

Cory Martin murdered Brandy Odom in a premeditated act for financial gain, viewing her as disposable.

Luigi Mangione Identified as Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting

A 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 Scheme

A man was sentenced to life for killing a woman to collect insurance money, demonstrating the extremes of greed.

Bad Monkey Recap: A Farewell to Arm

Eve and Nick are a misguided couple whose immoral actions escalate from romance to murder and fraud, highlighting their lack of redeeming qualities.
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#legal-issues

Ex-Celtics player Glen 'Big Baby' Davis sentenced to 40 months for defrauding league insurance plan

Former 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 arrest

Austin 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 plan

Former 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 arrest

Austin Tanner violated bond conditions by attending the 2024 CMA Awards, leading to a warrant for his arrest.
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A bear thrashing a Rolls Royce was actually person in bear costume, and insurance fraud, investigators say

A 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 costume

The 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 say

Four 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 say

A 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 costume

The 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 say

Four individuals were arrested for insurance fraud involving a fabricated bear attack on their car, which was actually a person in a bear costume.
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#belt-parkway

Brooklyn Man Charged With Staging Crash on Belt Parkway

A Brooklyn man was charged with staging a car accident on the Belt Parkway, endangering lives and committing insurance fraud.

Chaotic footage shows suspected fraudsters reverse into car, fake injuries before noticing dashcam on NYC's Belt Parkway

Suspected insurance fraudsters staged a crash on the Belt Parkway, attempting to fake injuries following a collision with Natasha's vehicle.

Brooklyn Man Charged With Staging Crash on Belt Parkway

A Brooklyn man was charged with staging a car accident on the Belt Parkway, endangering lives and committing insurance fraud.

Chaotic footage shows suspected fraudsters reverse into car, fake injuries before noticing dashcam on NYC's Belt Parkway

Suspected insurance fraudsters staged a crash on the Belt Parkway, attempting to fake injuries following a collision with Natasha's vehicle.
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Brooklyn man arrested in alleged car insurance scam exposed by viral dashcam video

A Brooklyn man was arrested for staging a car crash to file fraudulent insurance claims after a viral video exposed the scam.

Police: Brooklyn driver arrested, charged in car insurance scam

Brooklyn driver staged an accident and is charged with insurance fraud after dashcam footage went viral.

NYC man charged for allegedly staging crash in apparent insurance fraud scheme caught on dash cam

A Brooklyn man staged a car crash to commit insurance fraud, leading to multiple serious charges and potential prison time.

Passenger busted in viral, staged Belt Parkway crash deemed an insurance company scam: prosecutors

A Brooklyn man was arrested for staging a car accident to commit insurance fraud.

Brooklyn man arrested in alleged car insurance scam exposed by viral dashcam video

A Brooklyn man was arrested for staging a car crash to file fraudulent insurance claims after a viral video exposed the scam.

Police: Brooklyn driver arrested, charged in car insurance scam

Brooklyn driver staged an accident and is charged with insurance fraud after dashcam footage went viral.

NYC man charged for allegedly staging crash in apparent insurance fraud scheme caught on dash cam

A Brooklyn man staged a car crash to commit insurance fraud, leading to multiple serious charges and potential prison time.

Passenger busted in viral, staged Belt Parkway crash deemed an insurance company scam: prosecutors

A Brooklyn man was arrested for staging a car accident to commit insurance fraud.
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#legal-charges

Brooklyn Man Charged With Staging Car Crash Shown in TikTok Video

A Brooklyn man was charged with multiple crimes for staging a motor vehicle accident caught on TikTok.

San Jose insurance agent charged with good student' discount fraud

Submitting fraudulent documents led to lower rates and commissions for an auto insurance agent.
10 clients benefited from fraudulent good student forms submitted by the agent.

Brooklyn Man Charged With Staging Car Crash Shown in TikTok Video

A Brooklyn man was charged with multiple crimes for staging a motor vehicle accident caught on TikTok.

San Jose insurance agent charged with good student' discount fraud

Submitting fraudulent documents led to lower rates and commissions for an auto insurance agent.
10 clients benefited from fraudulent good student forms submitted by the agent.
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#murder

Man charged with killing wife with eye drops is now accused of poisoning child

The 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 mogul

Christopher Austin was arrested for allegedly conspiring to murder hairstylist Fabio Sementilli for life insurance money.

Man charged with killing wife with eye drops is now accused of poisoning child

The 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 mogul

Christopher Austin was arrested for allegedly conspiring to murder hairstylist Fabio Sementilli for life insurance money.
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Notorious NYC fraudsters seemingly pulled same accident stunt on Belt Parkway in resurfaced chaotic video

A 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 case

Chloe 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 Money

Jose 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 company

Couple convicted of making false theft report and affecting insurance premiums.

The Instagram fraudster who made 17k selling bogus car insurance

A social media fraudster conned motorists out of 17,618 by selling bogus insurance policies on Instagram.

Ex-Piston gets prison time for insurance fraud

Will Bynum sentenced to 18 months in prison for NBA insurance fraud.

Businessman Pleads Guilty to Trying to Bribe Menendez With a Mercedes-Benz

Jose Uribe pleaded guilty in a bribery scheme involving Senator Menendez's wife.
Sentencing for Mr. Uribe overlaps with the trial of Senator Menendez and other co-defendants.

Young drivers could risk fraud for cheaper car insurance, industry warns

A quarter of young people would lie on car insurance applications to get cheaper policies
Fronting, which is fraudulent, is where someone is added to a policy as a named driver when they should have one of their own, in order to save money.

Fake hit-and-run for insurance scam caught on security video, California officials say

Home security video and alert neighbors foiled a scheme to stage a fake hit-and-run crash for an insurance payout.
Residents in the Los Angeles-area neighborhood told investigators that a woman walked over to the first vehicle after the crash and got in.

Watch this fake hit-and-run being staged in Los Angeles to get insurance money

Accusations of faking a hit-and-run accident in Los Angeles to claim insurance money
The scam was caught on video

Motor fraud skyrocketing: Insurance expert deters driver from lying on their application - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Lying on insurance applications can lead to severe consequences, including claim rejection and policy termination.

MS-13, Russian mobsters use migrants in elaborate injury scam - even getting spinal surgery to pull it off: sources

Immigrants pressured into unnecessary surgeries for bogus personal-injury lawsuits netting billions in fraudulent insurance claims.
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