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Fraud Chronicles 12: Hey Mister, Put Down That Tire Iron
Insurance fraud hurts everyone. When someone lies about being disabled, or worse yet, collects disability benefits while going out and getting another job and working, that inflates the cost of insurance for everyone.
Fraud Chronicles 11: Home Run King Strikes Out
Insurance fraud is a crime that hurts everyone. When someone makes an insurance claim that is false and it is not detected, the cost of that claim becomes part of the cost of insurance and so raises everyone’s insurance premiums for auto, homeowners, Workers Comp, and other lines of insurance.
Fraud Chronicles 10: Diagnosis - Fraud
Occasionally a person gets traumatized in the workplace, and a psychiatrist can't figure out what's wrong with them. But sometimes, it's so simple that it eludes the "professional" with the supposedly advanced degrees, but is plain as day to someone else: they're just faking it.
FraudChronicles.com 3: The Wicked Witch of Insurance Fraud
Appearances can be deceiving. Some older lady may remind you of your grandmother, that is, until she starts filing fraudulent insurance claims. At that point, the proper action is not to throw water on her, but to document the fraud and turn it over to the insurance company and the authorities.
Fraud Chronicles 7: Perils of Car Maintenance
Insurance fraud is a crime, defined as "when someone knowingly and with intent to defraud, presents or causes to be presented, any written statement that is materially false and misleading to obtain some benefit or advantage, or to cause some benefit that is due to be denied."
FraudChronicles.com 1: Dancing on Disability
Insurance fraud is one of the biggest problems facing the insurance industry today. It is estimated that between 10% and 33% of all insurance claims contain some element or degree of fraud. Each year, fraud costs the insurance industry $96 billion.
Fraud Chronicles 5: Fraud Busting at 12,000 Feet
Workers Comp costs are a true crisis for businesses in the US today. Many states have had to pass major reforms to try to ease the burden on business. Investigative firms like David Morse & Associates (http://www.davidmorse.com) provide surveillance on suspicious Workers Comp claims.
The Truck Chronicles, Part 2
Getting into an accident with a big truck can be a harrowing experience, as the truck is so much bigger than one's car. But how about tangling with a big rig as a pedestrian? That can be even more overwhelming. Is there any way to sort out the situation short of a multi-million dollar settlement?
The Truck Chronicles: Part I
DMA Claims Services is an independent claims adjusting company that handles many claims for accidents involving truck drivers. Getting into an accident with an 18-wheeler can be scary, but sometimes the driver of the car will see a big cash register going "cha-ching."

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