12 Days of Fraud

 The 12 Days of Fraud are important you see, because fraud affects everyone including you and me.

Day 1

The 1st Day of Fraud shines like a star, with thieves taking advantage and stealing a car. Lock it up tight and stow your stuff, one stolen vehicle is more than enough! 

Learn more: Avoid Auto Theft with Keys

 

Day 2

The 2nd Day of Fraud reminds us storms are a factor, especially when they feature a dishonest contractor. Beware of those offering unwanted help, padding rebuilding costs makes everyone yelp. Remember this rule when you’re on the go, if you didn’t ask for it, then you should say NO!

Learn more: Protect Yourself Against Contractor Fraud

 

Day 3 

The 3rd Day of Fraud we’re on the worksite. Your colleague is crying, it’s quite the sight. She thought it’d be  easy money, but her facts were quite odd, it turned out to be workers’ comp fraud!

Learn more: How Workers' Compensation Fraud Games the System

 

Day 4

The 4th Day of Fraud featured scammers by phone, who demand quick payment or a big loan. They call you pretending to be someone they’re not, hoping you pay quickly, so they don’t get caught!

Learn more: Signs of Phone Scams

 

Day 5

The 5th Day of Fraud reminds us to protect personal information, you know ID theft is a scary situation! This tip is especially vital to know, otherwise scammers can steal like a pro!

Learn more: Cybercrime and Insurance Fraud

 

Day 6

The 6th Day of Fraud and stuff fell off a truck. Though it seems like good fortune, it’s really bad luck. Cargo theft costs billions of dollars each year, and the impacts to businesses are quite severe!

Learn more: Watch 'Intercepting Cars Hidden in Shipping Containers' featuring NICB

 

Day 7

The 7th Day of Fraud and a storm rumbles through. The roofer nearby says he knows what to do. You need a new roof, and he’ll do it for free. He’ll work it all out with your insurance company. The truth is your roof is actually just fine, so this offer to help you should simply decline!

Learn more: Fraud Resources After a Disaster

 

Day 8

The 8th Day of Fraud features a staged vehicle crash. This is known as “slamming,” and looks for fast cash. First these slammers, they crash into you, the reason they do this is so they can sue!

Learn more: Common Staged Accident Schemes

 

Day 9

The 9th Day of Fraud features a doc providing meds you don’t need, many families and loved ones are hurt by this greed. This is a fraud that needs to be undone, since it raises the prices for everyone!

Learn more: Read 'Intensified Efforts to Fight Medical Fraud Crimes'

 

Day 10

The 10th Day of Fraud stars a towing company you see. They offer to help but then charge a huge fee. You can’t see their rates because they don’t want you to know, how much they charge when it comes to a tow!

Learn more: Insurers Combat Predatory Towing Practices in Florida

 

Day 11

The 11th Day of Fraud features auto glass that may not be broken, and features scammers with whom you may have spoken. They offer to fix your windshield for free, even though you don’t need it, anyone can see. Their clever scam doesn’t just hurt you, it raises insurance prices, affecting others, too!

Learn more: Florida Lawmakers Pass Bill To Stop Auto Glass Fraud

 

Day 12

The 12th Day of Fraud has the best tip of all, if you see something fraudulent, then you should call.  To report fraud of all types, even the kind we can’t see, just make the call to 800-TEL-NICB!

Report Fraud