A joint investigation by Albemarle Police Department (APD) and N.C. Department of Insurance (DOI), with assistance from the National Insurance Crime Bureau, led to the arrests of two Albemarle residents and one Wadesboro man.
Showing posts with label department of insurance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label department of insurance. Show all posts
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Four Face Insurance Fraud
State and local investigators believe they’ve uncovered an organized fraud conspiracy and as a result, several area residents are facing criminal charges.
A joint investigation by Albemarle Police Department (APD) and N.C. Department of Insurance (DOI), with assistance from the National Insurance Crime Bureau, led to the arrests of two Albemarle residents and one Wadesboro man.
A joint investigation by Albemarle Police Department (APD) and N.C. Department of Insurance (DOI), with assistance from the National Insurance Crime Bureau, led to the arrests of two Albemarle residents and one Wadesboro man.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Auto Arson Rises in S.J.
Can't make your auto payment? Light your car on fire, and tell the insurance company you were a victim of theft.
That's what a local prosecutor says he's seeing more of these days. But instead of chasing down a phantom arsonist, oftentimes he charges the car owner with insurance fraud.
A symptom of the overall economy - a troubled housing market and high gas prices - auto arsons in San Joaquin County have doubled in the past three years, according to the state Department of Insurance.
That's what a local prosecutor says he's seeing more of these days. But instead of chasing down a phantom arsonist, oftentimes he charges the car owner with insurance fraud.
A symptom of the overall economy - a troubled housing market and high gas prices - auto arsons in San Joaquin County have doubled in the past three years, according to the state Department of Insurance.
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