Fraud Alert: How to Spot Odometer Fraud
Happy that you just bought a nice used car with low miles? Can’t believe that you got such a great deal? Maybe the prior owner didn’t drive it much....
What is Work Comp Fraud, Actually?
Fraud in the workers’ compensation landscape can be confusing. There is so much that goes on in an employer’s mind when it concerns a potential act of fraud by...
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...
Phony COVID-19 Vaccine Survey Alert
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reported yet another attempt by scammers to steal consumers' personal information. This scam comes in the form of an email or text...
How to Defend Your Business From The Modern Fraudster
Recently I offered advice on how to detect and defend against the modern workers’ compensation fraudster in an article in Risk Management Magazine. Titled "Deterring Complex Workers' Comp Fraud,"...
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...
Rental Fraud Scams
Finding new housing can be stressful, especially if you are relocating to a different city or downsizing due to the rising cost of living. Finding reliable tenants can be...
History of Fraud: Greek Grain Merchant Thwarted – 300 B.C.
The consensus appears to be that the first documented instance of insurance fraud occurred in 300 B.C.
While not referred to as ‘insurance’ at the time, a Greek merchant by...
Post-Pandemic Fraud Defense
As the COVID-19 pandemic took full form in 2020, fraud industry experts predicted a steep increase in fraudulent claims behavior driven by economic fears and pressures. Different from previous...
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...
