Coalition Against Insurance Fraud

As comes to a close, the Coalition, in partnership with (NICB), urges consumers to stay especially vigilant as older adults are often targeted by contractor fraud schemes. These scams exploit trust and urgency, making it critical to slow down, verify credentials, and avoid high-pressure tactics.

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During , the Coalition, alongside the (NICB), encourages consumers to use trusted contractor search tools to compare options and verify credentials before hiring. Be cautious of anyone who pressures quick decisions or avoids clear answers.

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Contractor fraud is not just financial; it is a breach of trust that can have lasting impact. The Coalition urges consumers to stay informed, especially as bad actors often target older homeowners with deceptive roofing schemes.

This story highlights the warning signs to watch for before signing a contract. Share it with your loved ones and communities to help prevent fraud before it happens. https://lnkd.in/e_7Ngpni

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During hashtag , the Coalition, in partnership with (NICB), reminds consumers to hire contractors with caution. During times of uncertainty, shady contractors will approach and appear helpful but may be looking for victims to scam. But always remember legitimate contractors will never rush your decision or avoid your questions.

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During , the Coalition, in partnership with (NICB), encourages consumers to make informed and confident hiring decisions. Trustworthy contractors will never pressure you into quick decisions or avoid answering your questions.

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We are partnering with the (NICB) for Contractor Fraud Awareness Week. Together, we are empowering our community to recognize contractor fraud before it starts.

Join the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) and our law enforcement partners on the front lines of prevention during Contractor Fraud Awareness Week (CFAW). NICB is proud to offer a week-long series of virtual FraudSmart® training sessions designed to arm you with critical knowledge. Register now to learn how to combat trending schemes and recognize the indicators of fraud alongside leading industry experts...
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Attention Colorado Insureds

The Colorado Attorney General’s Office is seeking individuals or businesses who have made payments to Amerimex Insurance Agency for insurance from 2023-2026 and believe that their payment may have been more than what was paid to their insurance company. If you have been impacted, contact the Colorado Attorney General’s Office at [email protected].

This week the Coalition is proud to spotlight one of our new members, The Global Insurance Fraud Summit.

The Global Insurance Fraud Summit (GIFS) was created to confront a growing global reality. Insurance fraud is no longer isolated or opportunistic. It is increasingly organized, transnational, and interconnected across carriers, jurisdictions, and criminal networks. No single insurer, agency, or organization can address these threats alone. Meaningful progress depends on trusted collaboration, shared intelligence, strong industry partnerships, and values aligned with the mission of the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud.

GIFS is a global, cross sector nonprofit charitable organization that convenes senior leaders from insurance carriers, special investigation units, law enforcement, regulators, prosecutors, and select industry partners, many of whom are active Coalition members. The Summit is designed to foster high value networking, strategic collaboration, and real world intelligence sharing among professionals on the front lines of fraud detection, investigation, and enforcement. Rather than emphasizing formal education or vendor driven presentations, GIFS prioritizes candid dialogue, peer exchange, and relationship building that continues well beyond any single event.

Insurance fraud has become a global, organized threat requiring an equally coordinated response built on collaboration, shared intelligence, and strong public private partnerships. GIFS advances this effort by connecting organizations, jurisdictions, and disciplines to disrupt transnational criminal networks and protect the integrity of the global insurance ecosystem.

As insurance fraud continues to evolve, GIFS remains committed to expanding its global footprint in partnership with the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud, turning collaboration into collective action and putting fraudsters on notice that the global insurance community is united.

Charleston man accused of forgery in $8,500 insurance claim

Stephen Andrew Adams faces charges of forgery valued less than $10,000 and presenting a false claim for insurance payment valued more than $2,000 but less than $10,000 after a SLED investigation requested by the South Carolina Department of Insurance.

Warrants allege Adams filed an invoice for reimbursement totaling over $8,500 with USAA, claiming his home was uninhabitable during renovations for a covered property insurance claim. The reimbursement was reportedly supposed to cover the man's expenses incurred by renting a temporary property until work was complete, the warrant states, but USAA reviewed the claim and found "multiple concerns."

USAA discovered the address for the rental property did not exist, SLED said. After providing an alternate address, an investigation uncovered that Adams had not entered any lease agreement to rent the property.

Read more:https://abcnews4.com/news/local/charleston-man-accused-of-forgery-in-8500-insurance-claim-sled-investigation-reveals

Michael C. Okolo, 68, of Parkville, Maryland, was found guilty of two counts of insurance fraud and one count of obstruction of justice.

Okolo was found to have misappropriated a client’s funds twice, intended for life insurance and annuity policy premiums. After the client gave Okolo two incomplete checks totaling $36,500, Okolo illegally made them payable to his own business, deposited them into his own business account, and used the money for personal and business expenses.

The jury also found Okolo guilty of obstructing justice. In May 2025, after being charged with insurance fraud for the acts above, Okolo disclosed a letter purportedly written and signed by the client, intending to have it admitted in evidence at his upcoming trial. The letter, however, was fabricated by Okolo – he wrote it and copied and pasted the client’s genuine signature from another document.

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Baltimore County Jury Finds Former Insurance Agent and Financial Advisor Guilty of Insurance Fraud and Obstruction of Justice - News - Office of the Attorney General of Maryland BALTIMORE, MD – Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced today that a Baltimore County jury has found Michael C. Okolo, 68, of Parkville, Maryland, guilty of two counts of insurance fraud and one count of obstruction of justice.

This fraudster found out that fraud always catches up to you, no matter what.

Chloe English Dunnell was arrested on Friday on two felony charges related to allegedly filing fraudulent insurance claims, resulting in a loss to the insurance company of over $10,000.

Dunnell allegedly made accidental injury claims between April 2023 and July 2024, claiming that she and her children had been treated in emergency rooms on 27 different occasions over that time period. The claims included fraudulent medical records for seven accidental injuries or falls, seven animal bites, three bee or wasp stings, two incidents of fingers caught in doors, two injuries from moving furniture, and five injuries from car accidents.

An investigator contacted the emergency rooms corresponding to each incident, and the healthcare facilities reported that they had no medical records for the treatment dates.

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"It always catches up with you": Gainesville woman arrested for over $10k in insurance fraud - Alachua Chronicle Chloe English Dunnell, 36, was arrested on Friday on two felony charges related to allegedly filing fraudulent insurance claims, resulting in a loss to the insurance company of over $10,000.