Latest Fraud Headlines
All the headlines from our Fraud Topic Page, ordered by recency.
NC Insurance Department Ready to Assist with Dorian Claims, Warns of Fraud
Sep 6 2019 // As Hurricane Dorian finally begins to move away from the North Carolina coast, North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey says the North Carolina Department of Insurance is ready to assist with any insurance related...
Accused of Stealing $91K Worth of Texas Cattle, Louisiana Man Arrested Again
Sep 5 2019 // A Rapides Parish, Louisiana, man wanted for livestock theft in Texas has been arrested in Louisiana, according to the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF). Justin G. Thompson of 127 Pilgrim Road,...
Declarations
Sep 2 2019 // Midas Suit “It is unfortunate that we are now adversaries in litigation instead of partners in restoration.” — Laurel Sayer, CEO of Midas Gold Idaho, a Midas Gold subsidiary, commented on a lawsuit filed...
Fake Claims, Price Gouging, Bogus Contractors in Times of Disaster
Sep 2 2019 // As the scale and frequency of major disasters escalate, millions of dollars in federal, state and insurance payments intended for recovery efforts are being stolen by fraudsters taking advantage of chaos and the pipeline...
Miami Contractor Arrested Over $737K in Workers’ Comp Fraud
Sep 2 2019 // A Florida contractor was arrested this month for an alleged workers’ compensation fraud scheme totaling nearly $737,000, according to a statement from Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis. Norma Lopez...
Update: Florida Prepares for Hurricane Dorian; CoreLogic Cites $145B Exposure
Aug 29 2019 // Hurricane Dorian has set its sights on the Southeast coast, with Florida likely to be the state that feels the biggest impact when it makes its U.S. landfall sometime over the weekend or early next week, according to...
Former Google Engineer Charged in Uber Autonomous Theft Case
Aug 29 2019 // A former Google engineer was charged Tuesday with stealing self-driving car technology from the company shortly before he joined Uber’s efforts to catch up in the high-stakes race to build robotic vehicles. The...
Connecticut Woman Pleads Guilty to Fraud for Embezzling $400K from Employer
Aug 28 2019 // A Connecticut woman has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $400,000 from her employer. Federal prosecutors say 56-year-old Vicki Miller, of Colchester, pleaded guilty to wire fraud Friday in U.S. District Court in...
Maryland Construction Company Owner Pleads Guilty in $1.7M Fraud Plot
Aug 27 2019 // A Maryland construction company owner has pleaded guilty to engaging in a scheme to defraud a customer out of more than $1.7 million. U.S. Attorney Robert Hur’s office said in a news release that 65-year-old Ivan...
Reports: Account Information Stolen from Iowa Grocery Chain Being Sold
Aug 26 2019 // An Iowa-based grocery chain says it’s aware of reports that hacked customer account information is being sold online. The Des Moines Register was the first to report that credit and debit card information of some...
Off-Duty New York City Police Department Officer Indicted for Insurance Fraud
Aug 26 2019 // A New York City Police Department officer has been indicted for insurance fraud, falsifying business records and related charges for allegedly filing a false insurance claim stating his vehicle was stolen when the same car...
Fake Claims, Price Gouging, Bogus Contractors: How Fraudsters Steal Disaster Aid
Aug 23 2019 // As the scale and frequency of major disasters escalate, millions of dollars in federal, state and insurance payments intended for recovery efforts are being stolen by fraudsters taking advantage of chaos and the pipeline...
Miami Contractor Arrested Over $737K in Workers’ Comp Fraud
Aug 23 2019 // A Florida contractor was arrested this month for an alleged workers’ compensation fraud scheme totaling nearly $737,000, according to a statement from Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis. Norma Lopez...
New Jersey Woman Gets Two Years in Compound Drug Fraud Scheme
Aug 22 2019 // A New Jersey woman has been sentenced to two years in prison for her role in a widespread fraud scheme involving public employees and compound prescription drugs. Kristie Masucci appeared before a judge in Camden on...
Crying Robots Aside, Insurance Industry Shouldn’t Fear Artificial Intelligence: Viewpoint
Aug 22 2019 // In a viral State Farm commercial, Oscar Nunez, playing the role of a friendly, helpful insurance agent, disparages any insurance company that utilizes artificial intelligence in support of customer service...
Industry Flexes Political Muscle in States to Criminalize Aggressive Pipeline Protests
Aug 20 2019 // After protesters disrupted construction of an oil pipeline in North Dakota by chaining themselves to construction equipment and pitching tents along the route, oil and chemical companies found a way to keep it from...
Texas Auto Burglary/Theft Prevention Fee Rises
Aug 19 2019 // The Texas Department of Insurance says recently passed legislation raises the fee insurers must pay to the state organization that works to prevent automobile burglaries and thefts. A new law also changes Automobile...
Bicycle Thefts Rise to 5-Year High in Minneapolis
Aug 15 2019 // Minneapolis, Minnesota, police say bicycle theft in the city is at a five-year high. Police department data obtained by the Star Tribune shows almost 4,300 bikes reported stolen since 2017. The rash of thefts frustrates...
Oklahoma Pharmacist Pleads Guilty to Fraud; Agrees to Pay $1M Restitution
Aug 14 2019 // Prosecutors say an Oklahoma pharmacist has agreed to pay more than $1 million in restitution after pleading guilty to health care fraud. Federal court records show 37-year-old Jeffrey Scott Terry pleaded guilty to two...
Ex-St. Louis County Exec, Stenger, Gets Nearly 4 Years in Prison for Fraud Scheme
Aug 13 2019 // Steve Stenger, once among the most powerful elected officials in Missouri, has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison for orchestrating a pay-for-play scheme. Stenger, 47, the former Democratic St. Louis County...
