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How Central’s Major Case Program is Preventing Insurance Fraud: a Q&A with Central’s Special Investigative Team

By Central, fraud, Insurance, Insurance Fraud Detection, Major Case Unit, Special Investigations Unit

Insurance fraud is an unfortunate reality within the industry. When successful, these scams hurt not only insurers but also policyholders who get entangled in them. In response to an increase in insurance fraud cases, Central has developed a Special In…

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Beware of Summertime Scams and Fraudsters

By Auto, auto-repair fraud, Central, Claims, Contractor fraud, fraud, fraudsters, Home, home repair fraud, Insurance, Personal, Prevention, scams, storm chasers, summer, vehicle repair fraud

In the minds of so many, summertime evokes thoughts of relaxation, taking it easy, going on vacation, and enjoying yourself at the beach. But, unfortunately, criminals can take advantage of you any time of the year. Fraudsters may use the…

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Beware of Summertime Scams and Fraudsters

By Auto, auto-repair fraud, Central, Claims, Contractor fraud, fraud, fraudsters, Home, home repair fraud, Insurance, Personal, Prevention, scams, storm chasers, summer, vehicle repair fraud

In the minds of so many, summertime evokes thoughts of relaxation, taking it easy, going on vacation, and enjoying yourself at the beach. But, unfortunately, criminals can take advantage of you any time of the year. Fraudsters may use the…

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Fraud Schemes Impacting Veterans

By auto-repair fraud, federal trade commission, fraud, Insurance, national insurance crime bureau, Personal, Prevention, roofing scam, slip and fall, staged accidents, towing scam, veteran

With Memorial Day coming up, we can be reminded that insurance fraud schemes impact everyone, including Veterans.  Military veterans and retirees reported $66 million in fraud losses in 2020, according to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data.&…

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