8 Key Strategies to Prevent Work Comp Fraud
Preventing workers’ compensation fraud is critical for businesses, honest workers, and everyone within the work comp ecosystem. According to the California Department of Insurance, based on estimates by the National...
Peers and Co-Workers Offer a First Line of Defense Against Fraud
The first documented instance of insurance fraud occurred in 300 B.C. and continued to tiptoe through history, next landing on the historical timeline in Ancient Rome.
Roman Poet Marcus Valerius...
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...
Deepfake Scam Alert – Who Do You Think You’re Talking To?
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center recently warned employers of a new scam involving “deepfake” technology.
Deepfake technology involves the digital manipulation of video or audio in...
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...
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...
Educating the Legal Community About Work Comp Fraud
A key component to fighting fraud is education. Not just educating our policyholders about work comp fraud prevention but also other entities that workers' comp fraud might touch, including...
Top Three Reasons Employees Commit Workers’ Compensation Fraud
Creating the right work environment can help employers prevent workers’ compensation fraud. Over the years, workers have fallen prey to unlawful solicitors for unscrupulous providers who make false promises...
Aim to Be Fraud Free in 2023
With online shopping revenue quickly approaching $1 trillion in the United States, it's more important than ever to be cautious when making online purchases. The Better Business Bureau (BBB)...
Hiring Scams on the Rise
If the job you're looking for seems too good to be true, there's a chance it may be! As work-from-home jobs become more popular, scammers are targeting this market...
