Fraud of the Week

September 21, 2015

Vehicle Arson Fraud—Texas

AMOUNT: $20,597.08

 

A man called police to report the theft of his 2008 Ford F-150. The truck was found burned not far from the site of the reported theft. He filed an insurance claim and was paid $20,597.08. The man later confessed to burning the vehicle himself and that it never was stolen. He faces up to ten years in jail and a $10,000 fine if convicted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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