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New York Cop in Band Faked Injury

A New York police officer who was moonlighting as a member of a punk rock band has been accused of disability fraud. Federal prosecutors announced the charges against Christopher Inserra on Tuesday. A criminal complaint says Inserra falsely claimed that …

Louisiana Woman Arrested for Faked Injury Claim

State troopers have arrested a Franklinton woman on allegations that she bilked an insurance company through an injury claim. The state police insurance fraud unit says 43-year-old Hollis Kagler claimed to have injured her back while moving furniture. Investigators allege …

California Officer Charged in Shooting Hoax Not Ready to Plea

Arraignment has been postponed for a Los Angeles school policeman charged with faking his own shooting. Thirty-year-old Jeff Stenroos was granted a request Wednesday to put off his arraignment until May 18. He has hired a new attorney and asked …

Florida Suspicious Claims Rise 34%

The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) released its 2010 questionable claims (QC) report for Florida based on referrals received from January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2010. During this period, a total of 22,679 QCs came from Florida and 84% …