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...
Travelers Beware – Scammers Target Gas Pumps
As we hit the open road for summer travel season, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warns consumers to be on the lookout for credit card skimmers that are illegally...
An Eye Witness Beats this Fraudster to the Punch
A former semi-pro boxer, now grounds crew member, claimed to injure himself while working for a Florida employer. While processing the crew members' workers’ compensation claim, ICW Group’s Claims...
Beware of Summer Vacation Scammers
With Summer on the immediate horizon, travel plans are being made to make the most of the sunny months. Unfortunately, scammers don’t take vacations and they are sure to...
Injured Worker and Family Take a Claim Too Far
A pest control technician is suspected of magnifying his symptoms to obtain disability benefits and receive unnecessary medical treatment. It is further believed that the injured worker's family members...
Surveillance Footage Leads to a Charge of Insurance Fraud
A 63-year-old truck driver filed a workers' compensation claim alleging hip and wrist injuries after he fell into a pothole while trying to open a gate on his employer's...
Work Comp Fraud Prevention Starts During the Hiring Process
Knowing who you hire is an excellent start to preventing fraudulent worker's compensation claims in your workplace. A strained labor market has made good hires even harder to come...
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...
False Accusation Leads to Insurance Fraud Charge
A California woman filed a workers' compensation claim against her employer for injuries after allegedly being struck by a 10-pound object thrown at her by a co-worker. As a...
Take a B.I.T.E. Out of Workers’ Comp Fraud
It's a common misconception, but workers' compensation insurance companies do not determine workers' comp fraud. Business owners, employers or workers’ compensation judges also don't determine fraud. In reality, fraud...
