Get Paid Twice and Pay the Price
A maintenance worker has been charged with felony insurance fraud following an investigation by the ICW Group Special Investigation Unit (SIU) and the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office.
The case...
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...
Workers’ Comp Fraud Case Results in Restitution
Recently we told you about a California woman who was charged with felony insurance fraud by the Los Angeles County District Attorney after discovering she lied about a pre-existing...
California Caregiver Charged for Inflating Injury Claim
A 57-year-old California woman working as a caregiver broke her ankle as a result of a fall at a client’s home. The woman was provided with medical treatment, ultimately...
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...
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...
History of Injuries Revealed, Criminal Charges Follow
A 56-year-old education assistant claimed to injure her elbow while pulling a gate open at work. Some five months later, this California woman claimed to aggravate the injury to...
Detailer’s Deceptive Scheme Derailed
A 39-year-old auto detailer claimed to injure his back after a coworker backed a car into him. Coworkers reported seeing no sign of impact, nor him falling to the...
The Truth Lies in the Evidence
Insurance fraud is an intentional crime that involves a lie made to a person or entity with the intent to receive something not rightfully owed to that person. When...
All I Want for Christmas is a Security Camera
Surveillance can play a pivotal role in a workers’ compensation claim investigation. Whether it's performed by the insurance company or captured by a business’ internal cameras, surveillance can help...
