Fraud of the Week Auto fraud - California Amount - $35,000 A joint investigation by the California Department of Insurance and the San Joaquin County…

An insured is arrested because he lied about pre-existing damage to his vehicle when reporting a claim to try to get the damage covered.

An ambitious fraudster crashes cars and floods houses in attempts to get claim payments.

A woman lied to insurers both on her application and then in reporting claims.

Being beneficiary only works if the person is actually deceased.

When a man tries to add himself to an accident scene, witnesses turn him in.

There are better ways to handle a vehicle with mechanical issues.

Just because rates are cheaper doesn't mean you can pretend to live there.

By having a dangerous fire set, an insured gets convicted and faces a long sentence.

The definition of insurance fraud and penalties as listed in Maryland statutes.