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Staged Vehicle Accidents Top Fraud Trend in South Carolina

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금요일, 12월 8, 2023
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COLUMBIA, S.C., Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report on South Carolina fraud trends shows staged vehicle accidents as the top fraud issue in the state. The analysis, released by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the nation's leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to combatting and preventing insurance crime, ranks South Carolina as 13th in the nation in terms of questionable vehicle-related insurance claims. This is significantly higher than states with similar populations, such as Alabama, Kentucky, and Louisiana.

Key Points: 
  • COLUMBIA, S.C., Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report on South Carolina fraud trends shows staged vehicle accidents as the top fraud issue in the state.
  • "Staged vehicle accidents are one of the most significant fraud issues facing South Carolina," said Eric De Campos, Director of Strategy, Policy and Government Affairs for the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
  • Recognizing staged vehicle accidents as a significant fraud trend in South Carolina, NICB conducted an analysis of questionable vehicle-related insurance claims by city spanning from 2020 through 2022.
  • NICB provides assistance to review and investigate fraud cases to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), which investigates a yearly average of 2,650 questionable claims filed in the state.

Insurers Combat Predatory Towing Practices in Florida

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수요일, 12월 6, 2023
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Predatory towing practices in Florida have long been a source of frustration and anger for residents and visitors alike. The state has gained notoriety for towing companies that seem to prey on unsuspecting vehicle owners, often engaging in questionable tactics to maximize their profits. This issue has prompted numerous complaints, legal battles, and calls for reform to protect consumers from the clutches of unscrupulous towing operators. The National Insurance Crime Bureau, the nation's leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to combatting and preventing insurance crime, is helping lead the way to combat these predatory towing practices in the Sunshine State and recently took part in a transportation committee hearing in the Florida House of Representatives focused on this issue.

Key Points: 
  • TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Predatory towing practices in Florida have long been a source of frustration and anger for residents and visitors alike.
  • The National Insurance Crime Bureau, the nation's leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to combatting and preventing insurance crime, is helping lead the way to combat these predatory towing practices in the Sunshine State and recently took part in a transportation committee hearing in the Florida House of Representatives focused on this issue.
  • Florida law requires property owners to display signs that provide clear information about parking restrictions and the potential for towing.
  • Advocates for consumer rights and fair business practices have called for stricter oversight, increased transparency, and clearer regulations regarding towing practices.