Tag: property damage

Mayor of Roselle’s third term campaign clouded by claims of insurance fraud

H. Cutner
Mayor of Roselle's third term campaign clouded by claims of insurance fraud

Garrett Smith, mayor of Roselle in Union County NJ, announced Tuesday that he would be seeking a third term. Reasons cited by Smith include his belief in what they are doing and the feelings that his campaign is “stronger than ever.” He found significant support from the residents of Roselle. On Wednesday, Mayor Smith was indicted for fleeing the scene, insurance fraud and the filing of a false police report. If found guilty, Smith could face up to ten years in prison as well as being unable to hold public…

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The business of fraudulent insurance claims

H. Cutner
Conseco Life rate increase shot down

Today, there are some that make a living specializing only in insurance fraud by submitting doctored up insurance claims. The false claims received may include life insurance, third-party policy, personal damage and car theft.  In many cases, the claim amounts asked for are considerably higher than the injuries, damage or loss that occurred – this can raise a red flag to potential wrong doing. Life insurance fraud is when someone makes false claims about faking an injury or death.  The false documentation used is usually police reports, medical cards, marriage…

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