Telemedicine Fraud Scams That Might Surprise You

One of the questions our Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has received from business partners relates to the types of telemedicine fraud we saw during the pandemic.  The SIU community and...

Protect Loved Ones from Elder Fraud

An especially terrible type of fraud is elder fraud. There are far too many scammers who specifically prey on older individuals. Steps to minimize risk to the seniors in your...

A Guide to Interviewing Workplace Injury Claimants and Witnesses

Once an employee reports an injury, it's important to obtain detailed information in a timely fashion. This often involves interviewing the claimant, coworkers, supervisors, witnesses, and anyone else involved....

What Motivates Workers’ Compensation Fraud?

Fraudulent claims can have a tremendously adverse impact on a business’s profitability, the morale of the employee base, and the long-term viability of your operation. Understanding what motivates an...

Watch for These Common Scams

Did you know the first recorded scam dates back to 300 B.C.? That’s right. Over 2,000 years ago! It's believed that Hegestratos, a Greek sea merchant, purchased an insurance policy on...

Detecting Deception During an Interview

ICW Group’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is comprised of experts in fraud investigation and identification. We leverage this expertise to interview parties involved in a questionable workers' compensation claim.  Detecting...

Slip and Fall Fraud Schemes and How to Recognize Them

Slip and fall fraud schemes are deceptive practices where individuals purposely stage or exaggerate accidents in public or private spaces to file fraudulent insurance claims or lawsuits seeking financial...

Safeguard Against Card Skimming Fraud

In an increasingly digital world where financial transactions are conducted with ease, the prevalence of card skimming poses a significant threat to consumers' financial security. Card skimming is a...

Steps to Help Detect, Deter, and Defeat Work Comp Insurance Fraud

Continuing its position as an industry leader in fighting work comp insurance fraud, ICW Group’s Special Investigations Unit recently presented at the 38th Combined Claims Conference in Garden Grove,...

Don’t Let Passport Renewal Scams Disrupt Your Vacation

You have an exciting international trip planned and you search online for how to renew your passport. According to the Better Business Bureau, consumers unaware of the passport renewal...