New York Body Shop Owner Facing Possible Prison Time After Fraud Indictments
The owner of two Nassau County, N.Y., collision repair shops has been indicted on charges of tax fraud and insurance fraud, according to the New York State Attorney General’s Office.
Property Casualty 360 Lists Top 9 Insurance Fraudsters of 2016
List includes Philadelphia mobster and body shop owner Ron Galati, who staged bogus deer hits in an attempt to soak up $5 million from auto insurers for trumped-up injury and damage claims.
New App Helps Fight Insurance Fraud
The Washington, D.C.-based Coalition Against Insurance Fraud has unveiled a new app that will provide investigators with instant access to critical information from anywhere in the field.
More Than Two Dozen Charged in Staged California Collision Auto Insurance Fraud Scheme
The suspects allegedly submitted 26 fraudulent insurance claims totaling more than $140,000. Once the insurers paid the claim, the suspects pocketed the proceeds and did not repair damaged vehicles.
Philadelphia Official, Auto Body Shop Charged in $400K Fraud
Prosecutors allege a city fleet supervisor steered work to American Collision, which overcharged the city $400,000 for phony or inflated bills.
Insurers, Police Team Up to Fight Auto Insurance Fraud in Florida
By doing this, officers who responded to crashes or speeding drivers could get instant verification of valid insurance coverage.
Virginia TV Station Investigates Potential Auto Insurance Fraud
8News out of Virginia claims insurance companies are “forcing” auto body shops to use salvaged or aftermarket parts and cutting corners on repairs.
Delaware Body Shop Owner, Workers Accused of Insurance Fraud
Suspects are accused of intentionally damaging cars and defrauding insurance companies out of $85,000.
Indianapolis TV Station Uncovers Potential Auto Insurance Fraud
Body shops accuse insurers of steering, but State Farm maintains their customers choose where their vehicles are going to be repaired.
Louisiana Legislature Enacts Bill to Curb Airbag Fraud
Act No. 105 will take effect in August of this year and will establish stricter definitions and penalties for airbag fraud.