FraudFeed

Coalition Against Insurance Fraud

Podcast reveals how costly insurance scams affect…

  • 6 minutes 38 seconds
    Stealing workers-comp premiums
    Businesses should watch out for fraudsters stealing comp premiums by misclassifying workers. These fraudsters also falsely outbid businesses for contracts as well.
    7 November 2016, 6:49 pm
  • 6 minutes 30 seconds
    Murder for life insurance
    Murders for life insurance money are growing. Many fraudsters think they can get away with them by faking deaths or murdering spouses. Yet authorities are cracking down on this crime that wastes consumers' dollars and takes innocent lives.
    26 September 2016, 3:19 pm
  • 6 minutes 29 seconds
    Cancer con: Farid Fata
    Dr. Farid Fata pumped chemo into healthy patients, or more dangerous chemo into patients so he could over bill for treatment. One of the worst scams in healthcare fraud history is profiled.
    30 June 2016, 8:14 pm
  • 7 minutes 36 seconds
    Staged crashes: dollars & dents
    As driver you have to stay on alert! Dishonest drivers will maneuver innocent motorists into auto crashes. In this episode of FraudFeed we discuss staged crashes, how to recognize them and prevent these organized crime rings and crooks from scamming unsuspecting drivers. Learn more about the different types of scams and how to fight back here: http://www.insurancefraud.org/scam-alerts-staged-crash.htm#.VyDmJ_krLIU
    27 April 2016, 4:14 pm
  • 6 minutes 54 seconds
    Surprise! Big medical bills
    Have you ever went into surgery, maybe a hospital or outpatient clinic. Check to ensure the facility is part of his health-insurance network, and that it will cover your bills. Only to find out you are stuck with a whopping bill fresh out of surgery? In this episode of FraudFeed we bring you real life stories of consumers faced with unfair and fraudulent charges due to out-of-network billings...and how you can fight against it. For more information visit our website to read about surprise healthcare bills: http://www.insurancefraud.org/blog/?cat=16
    1 April 2016, 8:18 pm
  • 6 minutes 8 seconds
    Dental scams: truth decay
    Being a victim of a dental scam can put you in an awfully uncomfortable position. Most dentists are honest, ethical professionals who provide their patients competent and caring treatment. But, a disturbing number of dentists, however, are dishonest. They exploit their position of authority and line their own pockets with insurance money. Don't jeopardize your own health and coverage. This episode of FraudFeed shares dental scams you should watch out for and how you can protect yourself. Click here for more info on dental scams: http://www.insurancefraud.org/scam-alerts-dental.htm#.Vp-afCorLIU
    20 January 2016, 2:50 pm
  • 8 minutes
    Arson: home a fiery coffin
    Insurance fraud comes in every shape and size you can imagine including home arsons. Mark Leonard tried to burn down his Indianapolis home for $300,000 worth of insurance money. The house exploded, destroying several dozen nearby homes and damaging many others. This episode of FraudFeed shares an exclusive look into a home arson scam. Click here for more info about this scam: http://www.insurancefraud.org/article.htm?RecID=3446#.Vko1MGSrRz8
    16 November 2015, 7:50 pm
  • 8 minutes 11 seconds
    Deflating airbag cons
    Have you been a victim of an airbag scam? An airbag is a vital safety device that can mean the difference between life and death. Crooked mechanics can install counterfeit airbags that won't work in a crash. Your next ride should be in a safe vehicle. This episode of FraudFeed shares airbags scams you should watch out for, the motive behind these scams and how you can protect yourself. Click here for more info about these scams: http://www.insurancefraud.org/scam-alerts-airbag.htm#.Vje93_lViko
    2 November 2015, 8:05 pm
  • 7 minutes 27 seconds
    Bad apple agents
    Is your agent cheating you? Most agents are honest and ethical. It’s the crooks you should worry about. Dishonest agents can steal your money and leave you without coverage. And you won't know it until you make the fateful claim. This episode of FraudFeed shares the story of a woman who fell victim to an agent scam. But don't worry ... we'll show how to fight back against shady insurance agents. Click here for more info about agent cons: http://goo.gl/ei64wt
    21 July 2015, 3:14 am
  • 8 minutes 45 seconds
    Identifying medical ID theft
    Is your medical and personal information safe? Medical ID theft is on the rise...and can happen to anyone. In this episode of FraudFeed we bring you the story of one consumer's ordeal to get his identity back...and we'll provide you with the information you need to fight against medical ID theft. For more information visit our website to read about medical ID theft: bit.ly/1Fqe7mz
    21 May 2015, 2:08 pm
  • 6 minutes 8 seconds
    Towing tow scams
    If you ever need a tow - be careful! Dishonest tow-truck drivers and body shops are looking to rip you off. In this episode of FraudFeed we discuss towing scams and how you can keep crooked operators at arm's length. Here's a link to the full story: http://goo.gl/CVHrVP Also learn more about a consumer's real-life towing saga here: http://goo.gl/U0HOKY
    1 May 2015, 8:19 pm
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