Employer’s Tip Leads to a Criminal Investigation
Workers' comp fraud investigations often start with an informative lead. It might be a tip that an individual is working while collecting disability or that a doctor is billing...
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 Awareness and Prevention Training
ICW Group’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) provides top-tier fraud detection and prevention training for customers through our Work Comp Fraud: Spot It & Stop It! webinar series. Topics range...
Bartender Bust – Part 2
Criminal charges have now been filed against a 29-year-old Northern California woman for collecting wage replacement benefits while working an undisclosed job at a different location. As featured in a...
Surveillance Failed. What a Bummer, Or Is It?
Investigative surveillance is a time-tested technique for gaining clearer insight as to whether the injury complaints and limitations claimed by an injured worker are a true depiction of their...
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...
Investigation Update: Plumber Pleads Guilty After He’s Caught on Surveillance
A San Diego man has pled guilty to felony insurance fraud charges surrounding his attempt to defraud the workers’ compensation system.
As featured in a previous story, Plumber’s Story Has...
Plumber’s Story Has A Lot Of Leaks
A 28-year-old Plumber has now been charged with seven felonies for insurance fraud alleged to have been perpetrated during his workers’ compensation claim.
Claiming to strain his back while pulling...
Tape + Testimony = Success
ICW Group surveillance efforts revealed a lie when a California man claimed a work-related injury. Shortly after resigning, a furniture mover working for an ICW Group customer alleged to...
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...
