Farmers Insurance Cautions Vehicle Owners on Windshield Replacement Scams
National News • August 10, 2004
Driving with a cracked or broken windshield puts both drivers and their passengers at risk.
In fact, insurance companies in some states are required by law to waive the deductible for damaged or ...
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Subject: Fraud is everywhere! Mr glass owner, closed do to honesty!
Posted On: August 28, 2005, 12:55 pm CDT
Posted By: Peter
Comment:
I have worked in the Auto glass replacement business for years, I have found there are many companies out there willing to committ fraud. Typically, the way they work...... Some glass shops, bill the insurance companies for "New" replacements after buying glass from a "junk yard" and charging full NAGS pricing. Another way is, they claim to have installed a new Moulding for the windshield and never replace them, that too can be very costly especially for some more expensive mouldings. There are other "neat tricks"..... Hey Mr/Ms Car owner, let me tint all of your glass in your car at no cost, just simply sign this form and I will bill your insurance Co for windshield replacements. Well to Mr/Ms Car owner that presents quite a deal, free tinting and no charge.
I had recently closed my auto glass replacement business for a lack of work, and I was just being honest, but beacause I couldn't offer people enough ways to "Screw" the system! I write this letter to open the eyes of consumers and insurance companies, THIS is what going on out there, and I could expose many of them.
Subject: Fraud is everywhere! Mr glass owner, closed do to honesty!
I had recently closed my auto glass replacement business for a lack of work, and I was just being honest, but beacause I couldn't offer people enough ways to "Screw" the system! I write this letter to open the eyes of consumers and insurance companies, THIS is what going on out there, and I could expose many of them.