Tips: Protect Against Insurance Fraud, Staged Accidents -- Security Today

Tips: Protect Against Insurance Fraud, Staged Accidents

Sep 15, 2008

GEICO offers tips for motorists to reduce their chances of being targeted in a staged accident or in other types of insurance fraud.

Record names of all vehicle occupants, addresses, license plate numbers, witness information, and any other facts you think might be important.
Keep a disposable camera in your vehicle to take photos of the vehicles involved and the accident scene.
Do not tailgate -- criminals will brake unexpectedly in front of tailgaters to intentionally cause an accident. Look out for vehicles that brake suddenly for no apparent reason.
Look out for large, older vehicles with three or more occupants. Criminals often crowd into old cars when looking to stage an accident.
If you suspect an accident has been staged or another type of fraud related to an auto accident, notify your local police.
To report suspected fraud, contact the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) at www.nicb.org or 1-800-TEL-NICB or contact GEICO’s Special Investigations Unit at 1-800-824-5404 ext. 3313.

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