Category Archives: Idaho Department of Insuarance
Be aware of ways scammers will try to gain your trust
From The Kingsport Times-News, electronic edition: The text message hitting mobile phones throughout the (Tennessee) region last weekend included a call to action. It began with: “Eastman Credit Union Alerts: Your debit-card starting with (a six-digit number) is DEACTIVATED.” And a … Continue reading
Kevin Mangola Sentenced for Insurance Fraud
Date: January 11, 2013 Kevin Mangola Sentenced for Insurance Fraud (Boise) – Hayden resident Kevin C. Mangola was sentenced January 8 for insurance fraud, Attorney General Lawrence Wasden said. First District Judge John Mitchell sentenced Mangola to up to 10 … Continue reading
Insurance fraudster gets ten years in prison
From the Idaho Attorney General’s website: Montpelier resident, Terry L. Melvin, 39, was sentenced today to prison for insurance fraud, Attorney General Lawrence Wasden said. Fourth District Judge Cheri Copsey sentenced Melvin to ten years in prison and ordered him … Continue reading
Hayden woman sentenced for insurance fraud
Christina Johnson, former agent with Jesberger Insurance Agency in Hayden, Idaho, was sentenced September 7 for insurance fraud. Insurance fraud is a felony in Idaho and carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison and a $15,000 fine. Johnson … Continue reading
Idaho Optometrist Defrauds Health Care Benefit Programs
According to an article in the Idaho Statesman, a Caldwell optometrist, Christopher Card, has pleaded guilty to defrauding health care benefit programs of about $1 million over 17 years. Idaho Medicaid, Medicare, Blue Cross of Idaho, Regence Blue Shield of … Continue reading
NAIC mobile app ‘WreckCheck’ helps prevent fraud after auto accidents
A recent article by Michelle Singletary in the Washington Post described how people react following an automobile accident – thereby putting themselves at risk for future fraud. In an emotional moment, drivers are willing to share personal information including driver’s … Continue reading
Fake Accidents Drive up Insurance Costs
Watch this video from CBS News. Staged accidents like this one added $650 million to the cost of auto insurance in the state of Florida alone in 2011. This is happening everywhere and we are all paying for it. Be … Continue reading
Living Trust Mills
A “living trust” is a trust you create while you are alive. It can help you avoid probate, reduce estate taxes or set up long-term property management. The advantages of living trusts are sometimes exaggerated by companies who sell them. … Continue reading
Medicare Fraud Most Common Senior Scam
The National Council on Aging reported that Medicare fraud is one of the most common scams targeting seniors. Medicare fraud can take several forms. Most commonly, scammers are trying to sell products, services and equipment over the phone. Seniors should … Continue reading
Fraud Coalition Scholarship Presentation
Three Idaho high school students will receive scholarships from the Idaho Fraud Awareness Coalition today. The scholarship contest, sponsored this year by State Farm Insurance, drew participation from high school seniors throughout the state. Governor Otter will present the awards … Continue reading
