NICB Releases Updated Staged Accident Videos
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"Staged or deliberately caused accidents continue to be a problem across the country," said
Staged accidents are usually conducted by organized groups that target drivers and vehicles that are likely to be insured. The organizers frequently recruit participants who receive a cash payment to join in the scheme and to claim they were injured in the crash. The organizers then have the medical providers who are in on the scheme bill the auto insurance companies for medical treatments that may be unnecessary and which may or may not be completed.
"These staged accidents are not only illegal and costly, but they also present a real danger to innocent drivers and to those recruited to participate," said Wehrle. "And without knowing what to look for, the innocent victims may not realize they were targeted. These videos help insurers, law enforcement and the driving public spot some of the most common types of staged accidents and may help them put a stop to the scheme before the criminals collect the cash."
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The videos were produced at the
The following videos illustrate four staged accident scenarios and are available to view:
Curb Drive Down
Four Vehicles Fraud
Swoop and Squat
Left Lane Fraud
Anyone with information concerning insurance fraud or vehicle theft can report it anonymously by calling toll-free 800-TEL-NICB (800-835-6422), texting keyword "fraud" to TIP411 (847411) or submitting a form on our website. Or, download the NICB Fraud Tips app on your iPhone or Android device.
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