Insurance Fraud
Toronto mom spent her severance pay on car insurance, but ended up uninsured
She called Aaxel Insurance, the brokerage where she had purchased the coverage. She learned that she had been a victim of fraud, and that although the broker she dealt with at Aaxel had sold her a genuine policy, he has since been accused of pocketing some of the money she paid.
COVID’s impact on insurance fraud
When the economy is in decline, insurance fraud tends to increase, Jeroen Morrenhof, CEO and co-founder of FRISS, observed, citing a recent report from Insurance Bureau of Canada.
20 people charged in Ontario tow truck war revealing fraudulent and criminal activities
Greater Toronto Area (May 29, 2020) – The York police laid nearly 200 charges against 20 people in connection with an organized crime investigation regarding the escalated tow truck war in Ontario. The authorities identified several organized crime groups who have...
Peterborough woman allegedly wangled more than $13,000 with fake health benefit claims
Peterborough (August 22, 2019) – Evangelia Gryllou from Peterborough allegedly defrauded more than $13,000 through faking health insurance claims. She was arrested and charged with fraud and forgery by the Peterborough police. Between September 2017 and July 2018, the...
After practice restrictions, suspensions, and fraud investigations dubious doctor will not practice again in Ontario
Windsor (July 26, 2019) – Dr. Thomas J. Barnard will not practice again in Ontario. After a hearing at the College of Physicians and Surgeons (CPSO) on June 23, he resigned and agreed to never practice medicine in Ontario again. In the hearing, the Discipline...
Man arrested in alleged fraudulent auto insurance scam
Mar. 5, 2018 (Courtesy of The Canadian Press ) - Ontario Provincial Police are issuing a warning after arresting a man for allegedly selling fake auto insurance. They say they arrested 38-year-old Sherif Aly in February and charged him with two counts each of fraud...
Medical insurance fraud widespread, as employees, providers rip off benefit plans
Dec. 19, 2018 (Courtesy of CBC.ca) - Employers and their insurance providers are reeling at the proliferation of fraud rings — groups of employees that work together to abuse and exploit benefit plans, with medical services providers as their eager accomplices....
BCSC alleges $47 million investment fraud by insurance group’s top officers
Nov. 7, 2018 - The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) has issued a notice of hearing alleging that three leaders of a once fast-growing insurance group committed fraud by getting hundreds of people to purchase unsecured loan agreements. The BCSC alleges...
Auto insurer’s secret cameras in sting operation broke law, body shop claims
May 25, 2018 (Courtesy of CBC.ca) - Can insurance companies secretly plant cameras in a private business in the hope of catching it doing something wrong? That's the question an Ontario court will deal with next month as it determines whether criminal charges should...
Insurance company investigation uncovers ‘pervasive’ Ontario auto-body shop fraud
March 12,2018 (Courtesy of the Canadian Press) - Workers at auto body shops deliberately damaged cars, installed used parts but billed for new ones, or invoiced for phantom repairs, according to an investigation by a Canadian insurer that is calling on government to...
How do the US and Canada differ in the tussle against insurance fraud?
March 6, 2018 (Courtesy of Insurancemag.com) - Fraudsters will always find a way to cheat the system. All lines of business are vulnerable to the crime, including insurance, and organizations worldwide face the sometimes cumbersome task of continuously fortifying...
Donald Cameron seemed like ‘real deal’ before allegedly stealing vehicle, says car salesman
Donald Cameron took a car for a test drive on Monday afternoon, and the salesman says he is still waiting for him to come back. It wasn't the first time the folks at A+ Auto Centre had seen Cameron on their lot, but as the hours ticked by on his test drive, they began...
A not-for-profit helps auto insurers battle fraud with data analytics
Data analytics is a powerful tool in the fight against fraud, and the Canadian auto insurance industry has a powerful ally in that regard. In an interview with Property Casualty 360°, Chris McKibbin – a partner in the fraud investigation, recovery and enforcement...
Coburg man charged with transportation fraud after police respond to assault call
The Cobourg Police Service has charged a man with transportation fraud after responding to an assault which initiating an investigation. On Dec. 24 at approximately 4:40 a.m., officers responded to a residence near the downtown core for a report of an assault. Police...
Arrest of Chinese-Canadian businessman sought in fraud and money-laundering case
A Chinese-Canadian businessman was charged Thursday in connection with an alleged fraud and money-laundering case involving hundreds of millions of dollars and thousands of investors in China. Edward Gong, who lives in Toronto’s North York neighbourhood and has...
RCMP charged two Brampton residents with defrauding Employment and Social Development Canada/Service Canada
Members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Toronto West Financial Crime Unit, working on a complaint from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)/Service Canada, have charged two individuals with various offences related to overpayment of Old Age...
New Aviva reports states an extra $2 billion a year added due to rising insurance cost
A new report published by Aviva car insurance puts forth the claim that an extra $2 billion a year in added costs due to rising insurance fraud. The study was conducted by Pollara Strategic Insights, using electronic interviews conducted with citizens from all 10...
St. Catharines octogenarian charged with fraud
A St. Catharines, Ont. octogenarian woman and 51-year-old man have each been charged with one count of fraud over $5,000 following a police investigation into alleged insurance fraud. The 83-year-old woman was charged after filing an insurance claim stating that her...
Five-year case against Belleville doctor has ended
A five-year criminal case against a former Belleville doctor and his wife has finally ended. Rob Kamermans has plead guilty to one count of fraud and has been sentenced to pay a $1 fine and $100,000 in restitution to the Ontario Health Insurance Plan. All other...
Brampton electronic scooter fraud charges withdrawn
All charges laid against a Brampton, Ont. medical supply owner and two occupational therapists involved in an alleged electronic scooter fraud have been withdrawn. The Crown withdrew charges of fraud over $5,000 and submitting a forged document against Faisal Minhas,...
Fraud charges against Ajay Uppal withdrawn
A fraud charge against Ajay Uppal, an Oakville resident and business owner accused in a scheme thought to have defrauded the Ministry of Health of more than $2.1 million has been withdrawn at the request of the Toronto Crown's office. The 43-year-old had been charged...