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The Naughty List: Three Holiday Scams to Watch Out for this Season
From pilfering personal information to package theft, there’s no shortage of fraudsters having their names added to the naughty list this time of year. Learn what to watch out for so you can keep the holidays merry and bright.
Read MoreMoving Faster than the Speed of Fraud
When it comes to insurance, conversations about fraud are never far behind. While fraud is an unfortunate reality of the insurance business — costing the industry up to $50 billion each year — it’s also an opportunity to bring significant value to Central policyholders through a robust anti-fraud approach that identifies and stops fraud before it ever happens. Learn more from our the Special Investigations Unit about how Central is combating fraud and innovating solutions that are setting new standards of excellence within the industry.
Read MoreContractor Fraud Awareness Week
Contractor Fraud Awareness Week is here! From July 12 through 16, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) is highlighting the problem of contractors and vendors who take advantage of disaster victims in the aftermath of catastrophes.
Read MoreBeware of Summertime Scams and Fraudsters
In the minds of so many, summertime evokes thoughts of relaxation, taking it easy, going on vacation, and enjoying yourself at the beach. But, unfortunately, criminals can take advantage of you any time of the year. Fraudsters may use the…
Read MoreFraud Schemes Impacting Veterans
With Memorial Day coming up, we can be reminded that insurance fraud schemes impact everyone, including Veterans. Military veterans and retirees reported $66 million in fraud losses in 2020, according to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data. Fraud is the second-most costly white-collar crime…
Read MoreHave you Heard of Infotainment Data?
By Nathan Chunn Most people are aware of the information that can be collected from a vehicle’s “black box.” However, the information that can be gained from the Infotainment Center in a vehicle is not as widely known. Infotainment Data,…
Read MoreBeware of COVID-19 Vaccine Scams
With coronavirus vaccines approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and nearing availability to the public, there are potential scammers who will try to capitalize on the rush. To highlight the potential for vaccine-related fraud, the International Criminal Police…
Read MoreAvoid Collision Towing and Repair Scams
Unscrupulous and dishonest collision repair operators are key contributors to the nation’s insurance fraud problems. There are many types of collision repair fraud scams, ranging from airbag fraud to chop shops that dismantle and resell stolen vehicle parts, to…
Read MoreBuild a Strong Cybersecurity Culture through Employee Training
Data breaches, hacks, and email fraud are hitting businesses of all sizes. It’s not just the big corporations like Equifax and Marriott International—all companies need to prioritize cybersecurity. According to one report, two-thirds of SMBs suffered a cyberattack in…
Read MoreProtect Your Online Retail Business
In my blog post, Protect Yourself While Shopping Online, I shared how to protect yourself as a consumer. Now, let’s talk about protecting your customers and yourself as a business owner. If you have any kind of online store where…
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