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 Fraud Indicators 

 

 

INDICATORS OF POSSIBLE FRAUD:

The "Red Flags"

This list is intended as a guideline and not a complete checklist for investigation. If a number of these factors are seen, Please contact the Disney Team, a thorough investigation is warranted.

 

GENERAL INSURANCE FRAUD INDICATORS:

  • · Insured not living or working close to Agency

  • · Insured lied on prior loss section of application

  • · Application returned unsigned - willing to pay cash

  • · Insured used third party to make application

  • · Reluctance to use mail for information

  • · Application not signed in Agent's presence

CLAIMS FRAUD INDICATORS:

  • · Lack of memory on prior loss information

  • · Excessive pressure for immediate settlement

  • · Excessive knowledge of insurance terms/procedures

  • · Recent increase of policy limits

  • · Questions to Agent about coverage just prior to loss

  • · Lack of memory about prior Carriers/Agents

  • · Reluctant to meet for interviews or provide details of loss

  • · Retains Public Adjuster or "known" Attorney immediately

  • · Lack of documentation or "too good" documentation

  • · Will not use mail system (USC Title 18 Mail Fraud)

  • · Reluctance to send FAX information (Wire Fraud)

  • · Refusal to sign Information Releases

  • · Becomes very nervous when told an investigation will be conducted

  • · When interviewed, has "rehearsed" story and selective memory or details change

 

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