Repairman Exaggerates Work Comp Claim, Fraud is Revealed
A 47-year-old repairman sustained a head injury when a hammer fell on him. He didn’t seek medical treatment for more than a week and filed a workers' comp claim for...
The Writing is on the “Dry” Wall
A 57-year-old drywall installer suffered multiple injuries after crashing his vehicle while driving from a job site. He complained of back pain but declined medical treatment and resumed working...
What Motivates Workers’ Compensation Fraud?
Fraudulent claims can have a tremendously adverse impact on a business’s profitability, the morale of the employee base, and the long-term viability of your operation. Understanding what motivates an...
Scammers Cash in on Tax Returns During Tax Season
Tax season is a prime time for phone scams. Fraudsters disguise themselves as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and tax preparation agencies to swindle you out of your money.
Scammers...
COVID-19 Scam Alert: Vaccine Card Identity Theft
Congratulations on getting your COVID-19 vaccine! Now keep your vaccine card to yourself or you might fall victim to identity theft. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,...
Learn the Warning Signs of Work Comp Fraud
ICW Group is proud to participate in International Fraud Awareness Week, a week in November dedicated to spreading public awareness surrounding the topic of fraud and what we can...
Tools Available to Fight Workers’ Comp Fraud in Your Workplace
ICW Group is once again a proud participant in International Fraud Awareness Week, a week dedicated to spreading public awareness surrounding the topic of fraud and what we can...
How to Defend Your Business From The Modern Fraudster
Recently I offered advice on how to detect and defend against the modern workers’ compensation fraudster in an article in Risk Management Magazine. Titled "Deterring Complex Workers' Comp Fraud,"...
Vocational School Tries to Cash-In on Deceased
When a worker is injured on the job, there may be times when he cannot return to his previous job or trade due to disability. For that reason, more...
Injured Worker Gets Help from a Friend…and a Bat
A Florida Truck Driver who was injured on the job made a few unfortunate decisions when she decided she wasn’t ready to go back to work and wanted to...
