The Case of the Double Dipping Upholsterer
A 36-year-old upholsterer alleged multiple injuries against his employer of three years, following his termination for stealing company materials. A week after his termination, he sought medical treatment and was...
Florida Truck Driver Charged with Two Felonies
One year after being terminated from his job with an ICW Group policyholder, a Florida truck driver filed a workers' compensation claim for an alleged hernia he sustained two...
Meat Cutter’s Story Simply Doesn’t Cut It
A 29-year-old Los Angeles man is charged with multiple felonies related to his workers’ compensation claim.
A meat cutter by trade, this individual alleged to have sustained injuries across multiple...
Need a New Ride? Follow These Tips to Skip the Scam
It's well-documented that buyers are having difficulty finding their newest set of wheels. New and used car inventories are down, and demand has driven prices well up. Simultaneously, how...
Find Out the Best Way to Prevent a Fraudulent Claim
ICW Group’s 7-part training series, Work Comp Fraud: Spot it & Stop it, provides information and resources to help you prevent workers’ compensation fraud and mitigate the likelihood that a...
Avoid These Donation Charity Scams
In the wake of the war in Ukraine, many have sought out opportunities to donate clothing, goods, money, and even cryptocurrency. To ensure that your donations reach their intended...
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...
Surveillance Reveals Machine Operator’s Scheme
A 37-year-old machine operator claimed to have sustained injuries to multiple body parts while working for one of ICW Group's customers in Southern California. Based upon no report of...
Pet Scams Tug at the Heartstrings
Bad guys do not limit their scams to defraud only humans. They also target our four-legged friends. Pet scammers advertise free or inexpensive kittens and puppies for adoption on...
ICW Group Speaks at 2022 Anti-Fraud Alliance Conference
Staying consistent with ICW Group's Special Investigations Unit's aggressive stance on fraud and innovative fraud deterrent methods, I recently presented at the 2022 Anti-Fraud Alliance (AFA) Conference in Monterey,...
