Auto Insurance Fraud
From white lies on your repair to major fraud, gaming the auto insurance system can have serious consequences.
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Staged Car Accidents: A Subtle Type of Insurance Fraud
Many of the 10 million or so auto accidents reported each year in the United States go much deeper than the dents and scratches you see on the surface. Some of these accidents are staged or never … more
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Register Your Car in Your Home State
Some states are taking steps to prevent drivers from registering their cars in other states to save money on their premiums. New Jersey lawmakers recently passed a bill that would make so-called & … more
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Beware of Windshield Repair and Auto Glass Insurance Scams
Thanks in large part to scammers lurking at gas stations, at car washes and even in your neighborhood, suspicious auto insurance claims involving broken windshields are breaking records. At stake is … more
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Washington business owner gets jail time in $1.5 million auto glass scam
The owner of two auto glass companies in a Seattle suburb has pleaded guilty to three felony charges in connection with a billing scheme that socked auto insurance companies for more than $1.5 … more
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Thinking about using a fake auto insurance card? You'd better think twice
With a computer and a printer, creating authentic-looking auto insurance cards can take just a few minutes. Across the country, crooks are cranking out these fake proof-of-insurance cards like they' … more