Insurance Fraud Prevention Tips

Don’t Become a Victim of Insurance Fraud

• Request detailed bills for repair and medical services and make sure they are accurate
• Verify the agent and the company are licensed
• Do not sign blank insurance forms
• If the price seems to low to be true, be suspicious
• Keep your insurance information in a safe place so it does not get stolen and used against you
• Look out for vehicles that pull in front of you and force you to follow close – they may be setting you up for an accident
• Keep a disposable camera in your car and take pictures of damage after an accident
• Get detailed information on the other parties involved in an accident including injuries and how many people are present
• Always report suspected fraud to an authority
• Be aware of what information you disclose on the phone unless you can positively identify the caller
• Limit access to your computer
• When using a credit card online, be sure to only use secure sites
• Check your financial records constantly to see what should be there and what should not be
• Ask for a copy of your credit report
• Maintain detailed records of banking and financial transactions