Insurance Fraud
A San Joaquin County, Calif., farmer has been indicted for allegedly filing false claims for crop insurance benefits. If convicted, Torlai faces 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine. Federal...
View ArticlePoor Service Leads to Fraudulent Insurance Claims: Survey
More than half of U.S. consumers say poor service from an insurance company is more likely to cause an individual to commit fraud against that company, according to a survey by Accenture. The survey...
View ArticleFighting Insurance Fraud
Insurance is no different than any other field of human endeavor; there are those who try to cut corners and seek unfair advantage. Everyone—employers, employees, medical providers, and insurance...
View ArticleSimple Ways to Protect Private Information
Use different passwords for your login accounts. Hackers know that it’s very common for people to use one password consistently. So, make sure your password varies. Also, avoid including words or...
View ArticleWorkers Comp Fraud With Check Cashing Firms
Florida officials, law enforcement officers and trade groups are working to stop check cashing companies from aiding workers’ compensation fraud in the construction industry. Officials are to...
View ArticleEleven Cybersecurity Tips for Small Businesses
Broadband and information technology are powerful factors in small businesses reaching new markets and increasing productivity and efficiency. However, businesses need cybersecurity tools and tactics...
View ArticlePreventing Employee Fraud
Insurance journal has a good article written by a vice president, management liability/fidelity, at Liberty International Underwriters in New York Melissa Schwartz. The following bullet points describe...
View ArticleMoving Scams in Texas
Texas officials say that illegal moving companies are operating statewide, putting consumers at risk for losing their belongings or paying a ransom for getting them back. To operate legally, a moving...
View ArticleWhat Every Business Owner Should Know About Credit Card Protections
Protecting Against Consumer Identify Theft The use of credit and debit cards and electronic payments has become a way of life for public and private businesses and their customers. With this,...
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