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New York Fraud Fighters to Make Contribution to Local Music Venue

Tue, 11 May 2021 16:25:55 -0400

On Saturday Simon Kirke, the renowned drummer for Bad Company, Free, and Ringo's All Stars will join host Ken Dashow of iHeart Media's WAQX/Q104.3 for a special Backstage Pass virtual experience. The event, sponsored by the New York Alliance Again...

Wings & iHeart Radio Team with New York Fraud Fighters in Innovative Partnership

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 16:31:27 -0400

On Saturday Laurence Juber and Denny Seiwell of Wings, the legendary rock band fronted by Paul McCartney, will join host Ken Dashow of iHeart Media's WAQX/Q104.3 for a special Backstage Pass virtual experience. The event, sponsored by the New York...

New York's 8 Most-Brazen Insurance Fraudsters Chosen for 2020

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 11:22:27 -0500

Fake slip-and-fall injuries defraud innocent businesses, a home burns for $1 million, addicted patients are prescribed strong pain pills for insurance profit.

Consumer alert: Medicare scams could surge during open enrollment

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 16:50:16 -0400

Seniors should watch for the warning signs of scams trying to steal their identities during Medicare's open-enrollment period, the New York Alliance Against Insurance Fraud urges.

COVID-19 FUELS GROWTH OF TELEMEDICINE - STAY ALERT TO SCAMS

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 10:50:15 -0400

COVID-19 is spurring more New Yorkers to seek the safety and convenience of distance healing by telemedicine, yet consumers must stay alert for costly insurance scams, warns the New York Alliance Against Insurance Fraud.

DIGITAL DEFENSE: COVID-19 CYBER SCAMS CAN STEAL IDENTITY

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 09:49:12 -0400

Stepped-up digital defenses can thwart persistent COVID-19 cyber scams that seek to steal consumers' medical and financial identities, warns the New York Alliance Against Insurance Fraud.

Covid-19 Medicare Scams on Rise Against Seniors

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 11:33:39 -0400

Seniors are being widely pitched with COVID-19 insurance scams trying to defraud their Medicare accounts and steal their identities, warns the New York Alliance Against Insurance Fraud.

COVID-19 ALERT: INSURANCE SCAMS APPEARING, MAY SPREAD

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 15:02:33 -0400

Fake COVID-19 health coverage and other insurance schemes are being added to the scam mix as con artists exploit the pandemic for personal profit at consumer expense, warns the New York Alliance Against Insurance Fraud.

9 MOST-BRAZEN NY INSURANCE FRAUDSTERS CHOSEN FOR 2019

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 13:19:50 -0500

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New Yorkers gain protection against dishonest contractors

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 11:23:01 -0500

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9 Most-Brazen Insurance Fraudsters Voted into New York's Legion of Shame

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:25:00 -0500

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STEER CLEAR OF PAINKILLER SCAMS, N.Y. INSURERS URGE

Mon, 14 May 2018 11:29:46 -0400

Insurers are alerting New Yorkers how to avoid abusing addictive painkillers and falling victim to dishonest medical providers who make powerful prescription drugs too easily available.

SENIOR SCAM ALERT: HANG UP ON COLD CALLERS EXPLOITING NEW MEDICARE CARDS TO STEAL IDENTITY

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 11:26:50 -0400

Just hang up. That's the advice a New York anti-fraud alliance urges for seniors who receive cold calls from scammers trying to steal their identities by exploiting new Medicare cards.

8 ways Long Island homeowners can stop Jose contractor scams

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 17:10:23 -0400

Long Islanders should stay alert for storm-chasing contractors who dangle fast and fraudulent home repairs that could cost them thousands of dollars out of pocket after tropical storm Jose batters low-lying areas, warns the New York Alliance Again...

Coalition Calls on Legislature to Protect Consumers from Roofing Scams

Thu, 11 May 2017 09:55:15 -0400

A diverse group of organizations are advocating for legislation that safeguards New Yorkers and insulates communities after severe weather events. Protecting Owners from Roofing and Contracting Harm (PORCH) is calling on lawmakers to advance S3897...

Amazing arson dog named top NY fraud fighter

Wed, 08 Mar 2017 17:06:17 -0500

CONTACT: Dennis Jay 202-393-7333; dennisjay@InsuranceFraud.org

COALITION FORMED TO PROTECT CONSUMERS AFTER A DISASTER

Tue, 10 May 2016 12:23:07 -0400

A diverse group of organizations have come together to advocate for legislation that safeguards New Yorkers and insulates communities after catastrophic weather events. Protecting Owners from Roofing and Contracting Harm (PORCH) is calling on lawm...

Inspector General in New York named "Fraud Fighter of the Year"

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 13:44:48 -0400

March 16, 2016, New York, NY - Cited for an aggressive campaign to counter workers-compensation scams throughout the state, New York Inspector General Catherine Leahy Scott was honored with the "Fraud Fighter of the Year" award by the New York All...

Fake and salvaged air bags put New Yorkers' lives at risk

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 12:34:01 -0400

NEW YORK, N.Y., October 21, 2015 - Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's recent crackdown on uncertified auto airbags is a good reminder that drivers should protect themselves from dishonest auto repair shops that cut corners on replacing airbags.

N.Y. Attorney General named "Prosecutor of the Year"

Thu, 12 Mar 2015 13:50:58 -0400

NEW YORK, N.Y., March 12, 2015 - Cited for an aggressive campaign to counter auto and healthcare insurance fraud scams, the Office of Attorney General in New York was honored with the "Prosecutor of the Year" award by the New York Alliance Against...

New York doctor convicted of ordering unneeded heart tests

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 10:24:01 -0500

The criminal conviction of a New York doctor who subjected patients to unnecessary heart tests is a reminder that consumers in the Empire State need to protect themselves from scams and be alert to medical fraud schemes.

Massive auto scheme is warning to consumers

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 12:57:47 -0400

The criminal conviction of a New York doctor who participated in a massive automobile insurance ring should serve as a reminder that drivers in the Empire State are paying much more for insurance than they should because of rampant fraud.

Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Honored With 2014 "Prosecutor of the Year" Award

Wed, 26 Mar 2014 17:02:54 -0400

Praised for his willingness to prosecute all types of insurance fraud, Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance was honored as 2014 Prosecutor of the Year by the New York Alliance Against Insurance Fraud (NYAAIF) here today. Vance took on a comple...

DA Cyrus Vance to receive award for prosecuting insurance-fraud cases

Tue, 25 Mar 2014 16:07:21 -0400

NEWS ALERT

New York drivers warned to avoid staged auto crashes

Fri, 07 Feb 2014 11:20:23 -0500

This week's conviction of a West Hempstead man who staged more than 30 automobile crashes to steal no-fault insurance money should serve as a reminder for all New Yorkers to be alert for such scams on the highways.