BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Insurance fraud is one of America’s largest crimes — at least $80 billion is stolen each year.
Ultimately, the costs associated with insurance fraud are passed down to honest consumers. However, the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is doing its part to curb the problem.
On Thursday in Myrtle Beach, the South Carolina Insurance Fraud Investigators recognized Captain Bobby Schuler for his efforts in helping to fight insurance fraud.
“Captain Schuler is a dedicated public servant and we know the kind of work he does. It is nice to see that his peers have recognized his work,” Sheriff Lewis stated.
The average American household pays $1,030 per year in out-of-pocket-costs as a result of insurance fraud.
The South Carolina Insurance Fraud Investigators (SCIFI) is a non-profit organization of insurance fraud investigators representing all of the major insurance carriers in the state of South Carolina, both state and local law enforcement investigators responsible for investigating insurance fraud related crimes, fire service and other allied personnel associated with insurance fraud investigation, suppression, and prevention.
If you suspect someone has committed any type of insurance fraud, call the South Carolina Insurance Fraud Hotline toll free. You don’t have to reveal your identity.
Call 1-888-95-FRAUD
You can complete the Insurance Fraud Complaint Form.
Seven of the Most Common Types of Insurance Fraud:
- Under reporting the number of miles you drive on your auto policy.
- Failing to report an accurate medical history when applying for health insurance.
- An employee of a company who fakes or exaggerates injuries to avoid work and draws workers’ compensation payout.
- An auto accident victim who falsifies or overstates injuries–or even fakes the accident–to achieve a large settlement or award.
- Staging automobile accidents which result in inflated injury claims.
- An insured who draws accident and health insurance benefits because of exaggerated or even fabricated injuries or illness.
- Exaggerating the amount and value of items stolen from a home or business.
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