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Miami homeowner arrested for filing $178K in fraudulent damage claims

When a Miami homeowner tried to collect from two different insurers for the same damage claims, the Florida insurance fraud investigators stepped in.

By Rosalie L. Donlon | Updated on November 30, 2017
A Miami homeowner is facing up to 60 years in prison for insurance fraud. (Photo: Shutterstock)

On Nov. 28, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis and the Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) announced the recent arrest of Renee De La Maza for insurance fraud and grand theft following her attempt to file a damage claim against a new insurance policy. This claim was filed after already receiving a $60,000 insurance payout from her former insurance provider for the same damages.

“As Florida continues to recover from an active hurricane season, many homeowners across the state are navigating their way through the claims-filing process and making repairs to their property,” said CFO Jimmy Patronis in a statement. “Insurance fraud can drive up insurance rates for our consumers so our message is simple: If you plan to steal from your insurance company or engage in fraudulent activity, be prepared to face swift action from our state investigators.”

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