This article discussing ransomware was written in 2017 and has since been updated.

Fraud of the Week   July 3, 2017   Life Insurance Fraud—California Amount: $1.6 Million   A celebrity hairstylist was found brutally…

This article addresses various types of fraud seen by underwriting in the processing of applications.

Dangerously Fun Fidget Spinners   June 7, 2017   Often, toy fads come with hidden dangers. Nerf guns can cause eye and face injuries, inflatable…

Fraud of the Week   June 26, 2017   Man Poses as Dead Mom False Claim Fraud — New Jersey Amount: More Than $6,000   In the aftermath…

This article from Claims Magazine reviews coverage for gun owners.

Fraud of the Week   June 19, 2017   Ex-NFL False Claim Fraud — Minnesota Amount: $4,780   This week a former NFL player has come…

Botnets, Bot Herders and Zombies June 19, 2017 Even though it might sound like a friendly little creature from another planet, a botnet is…

Beware of Ransomware   June 6, 2017   Ransomware (malware that encrypts data pending an extortion payment) threat is accelerating rapidly…

YouTube Exposed False Claim Fraud — Oklahoma Amount: $32,420.61   June 12, 2017   In August 2015 an Oklahoma man filed a claim for an…