An Ohio man has been sentenced for orchestrating a $229,000 insurance fraud scheme involving multiple companies and falsified claims, including property theft and fake medical expenses.
Joseph Schwartz, a New York insurance broker, pleaded guilty to charges of employment tax fraud and failing to file financial reports for nursing home facilities across 11 states.
A Gulf Coast restaurant and co-owner face penalties after years of selling mislabeled imported seafood as premium local fish, defrauding customers and the seafood industry.
CargoNet reports a surge in cargo thefts during Thanksgiving, with high-risk areas and targeted goods revealing sophisticated criminal networks exploiting supply chain vulnerabilities.
Severe weather, inflation, and roofing scams are driving a surge in roof-related insurance claims, forcing the industry to adjust coverage and policy conditions to manage risks.
Predictive analytics and machine learning are reshaping insurance claims management by enhancing efficiency, detecting fraud, and improving customer satisfaction.
Two Jacksonville healthcare employees allegedly submitted over 40 false claims, defrauding their employer of $1.14 million from 2019 to 2023. Both face serious charges.
A recent report highlights that nearly all Americans have been targeted by digital scams, with billions lost annually to sophisticated cybercrime schemes.
A North Carolina insurance agent faces embezzlement charges after allegedly taking premiums without securing policies, following a history of regulatory penalties and surrendered licenses.
Four Southern California residents were arrested on suspicion of insurance fraud after allegedly submitting false claims that their cars were damaged by a bear, which officials say was a person in a bear costume.
A Denver police officer has been arrested and fired amid allegations of pre-employment insurance fraud related to a hit-and-run claim. The tip that led to the investigation reportedly came from her ex-boyfriend, leading to a criminal investigation and pending charges.
A Brooklyn man faces multiple charges after allegedly staging a car accident on the Belt Parkway, an event captured on dash cam that went viral on social media. Authorities say the incident endangered lives and remains under investigation for additional suspects.
In a new study, 35% of parents admit to "fronting" on car insurance policies for young drivers to save on rising premiums. Although common, fronting is illegal and can result in fines, policy cancellation, or criminal charges.
In 2024, hurricanes have left an estimated 347,000 vehicles with flood damage across the U.S., CARFAX reports. Experts caution that many may be resold, potentially concealing dangerous and costly water damage.
The latest LexisNexis "True Cost of Fraud" Study highlights increasing fraud costs in SNAP programs, emphasizing the impacts of EBT skimming, integrated eligibility systems, and operational delays on both staff and beneficiaries.