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The Florida Division of Insurance Fraud
Florida has taken a leading role in combating insurance fraud and is only one of 14 states to devote a specific agency to dealing with this problem. The Division of Insurance Fraud (DIF), originally formed in 1976, investigates all types of insurance fraud and related crimes, as well as criminal violations of the Florida Insurance Code.
May 31, 1998
Special Units
Insurance Fraud Conviction on the Rise
More and more people are trying to cash in by claiming injuries after staging a car crash. State insurance fraud bureaus are dealing with an increase of about 31 percent in criminal fraud conviction in 2002, according to a study by the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud.
February 19, 2004
Training
Texas Law enforcement Busts-Up Accident Fraud Ring
Nineteen individuals out of a suspected 22-member accident insurance fraud ring have been arrested by FBI and Dallas/Ft. Worth-based law enforcements officers. The defendants have been charged in a federal indictment with participating in a massive staged accident scheme, according to U.S. Attorney Richard B. Roper of the Northern District of Texas.
June 5, 2007
Special Units
Florida Mayor Fired on SWAT Team Serving Him Warrant, Police Say
The tactical team was reportedly serving a warrant on the formerly licensed physician for practicing medicine without a license.
February 22, 2019
Patrol
L.A. School Cop Gets Five Years for Hoax
The Los Angeles school police officer who staged a shooting hoax that resulted in a massive police manhunt in the San Fernando Valley was sentenced to five years in county jail today. He will likely serve a fraction of that time.
December 13, 2011
Technology
Video: Knightscope's Robots Can Help Law Enforcement Officers Secure Facilities, Prevent Crime
Knightscope says the K5 can operate 24/7, monitoring facilities for security issues and notifying users when there is a problem such as an unauthorized vehicle in a restricted area. In addition, the very presence and appearance of the K5 acts as a deterrent.
May 14, 2018
Patrol
L.A. School Officer Found Guilty In Shooting Hoax
Jeff Stenroos, 31, was convicted of five of the six counts against him in a non-jury trial. He faces up to five years in prison at a Dec. 14 sentencing.
September 12, 2011
Technology
Fugitive Caught After Twitter Taunt
A Southern California fugitive was arrested in Mexico, after taunting law enforcement via Twitter with tweets such as "Catch me if you can."
July 8, 2013
Patrol
Honda Civic Among Most-Stolen Vehicles in 2004
The 1995 Honda Civic was the vehicle most reported stolen in 2004, according to a nonprofit group that reports insurance crimes.
December 7, 2005
Technology
Massive Data Breach Could Affect Every Federal Agency
China-based hackers are suspected once again of breaking into U.S. government computer networks, and the entire federal workforce could be at risk this time.
June 5, 2015
Special Units
Killer Collected $30K In Unemployment From Prison
A Southern California gang member received $30,000 in fraudulently obtained unemployment insurance benefits while he was incarcerated and funnelled the money into the accounts of prison gang members.
March 4, 2012
Technology
Charlotte Extends Medical Insurance to Widows of Slain Officers
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police and Charlotte firefighters now have additional peace of mind in the form of extended insurance coverage. The city is extending medical insurance to family members of those killed in the line of duty.
May 3, 2008
Technology
Fraudulent Credit Card Purchases
Criminals use fraudulent credit cards to steal billions of dollars in merchandise every year. In 2007 alone, U.S. businesses absorbed $3.2 billion in losses from online credit card fraud. This staggering number does not include fraudulent purchases made from retail stores.
March 31, 2008
Technology
La. Sheriff Charged with Fraud, ID Theft
The Ouachita Parish (La.) sheriff and a major in the agency have been charged with conspiracy, computer fraud, identity theft and obstruction, U.S. Attorney Stephanie Finley announced.
February 23, 2012
Patrol
Phoenix Police Officers Indicted on Fraud, Theft Charges
Three current Phoenix police officers and a former patrolman who worked most of his career in South Mountain Precinct have been indicted on fraud and theft charges for their alleged roles in an off-duty security scam, the Arizona Attorney General's Office announced today.
November 17, 2010
Training
Ill. Cop Indicted for Payroll Fraud
An 18-year veteran of the East Chicago (Ill.) Police Department was indicted Wednesday on 12 fraud charges relating to an alleged ghost payroll scheme, federal court records state.
February 7, 2013
Patrol
Life Insurance as a Savings Vehicle
By maximizing the advantages of whole life insurance, you can accrue secure capital that you can loan to yourself with no penalty and no tax implications.
July 10, 2017
Patrol
Feds Bust $163 Million Medicare Fraud Enterprise
An Armenian-American gang led by a "vor" (Eurasian version of a godfather) submitted $163 million in false reimbursement claims and netted approximately $35 million in payouts for treatments that never took place, according to the Department of Justice.
October 13, 2010
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