*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted July 28, 2008 Just thought I would pop this in here I recently have been involved in an investigation into a person who attempted to defraud an insurance company by making a false claim. NEVER, EVER attempt to do this, it can effect you worse than a criminal record. I have had a meeting this morning by an investigator for AMI into a matter that recently has happened with a BMW owner. The owner will now have all his insurance cancelled by AMI and will be entered into the "Insurance register" which basicly means he will no longer be able to get insurance FOR ANYTHING or from any other insurance company. I am not going to name this person, however I thought it might be a good idea to post something about it. Just dont even think about it or suggest it.... you are not invisible behind a nicname on the internet, if your on line, you have an IP address, which means you have an account, and you are able to be traced. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zenetti 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2008 anyone we might know?????? There have been a few strange posts on here recently Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braeden320 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2008 Unfortunate that your company had to become a part of it Glenn. It is definatly not a good thing to do - Fraud is a serious charge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjs 60 Report post Posted July 29, 2008 Yes, people all to often think they are anonymous when posting on the net... Insurance fraud is not a good thing to be stuck with. Is this guy simply on the register Glenn, or have criminal proceedings started? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted July 29, 2008 Police are not getting involved as it was an attempt to defraud....no payment was made so its not fraud Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted July 29, 2008 Reminds me of those idiots in Sydney who, after that freak hailstorm which damaged hundreds of cars, tried to claim insurance by smashing their cars with hammers to mimic hail dents! You can't give out any other info Glenn? Did they try to receive repairs to their car fraudulently? It wasn't that guy with limited English that kept posting pictures of overheated engine blocks etc was it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted July 29, 2008 Second Glenn’s comments! Like the guy says on the smoking advertisement “it’s just not worth it ehâ€. Those insurance investigators are really good at their job, if we had them on our Police force there would be less crime. We have one in our Family and he is a scary little man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30stz 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2008 (edited) I wonder if this was our english language challenged friend. Edited July 29, 2008 by Flux Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted July 29, 2008 Second Glenn’s comments! Like the guy says on the smoking advertisement “it’s just not worth it ehâ€. Those insurance investigators are really good at their job, if we had them on our Police force there would be less crime. We have one in our Family and he is a scary little man. He was an Ex cop Graham....scarey, "big" man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted July 29, 2008 watch out of your insurer or you got a problem same like this I have been interrogated before too, they are very good. The get paid really well, can see why you would leave the force. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted July 29, 2008 i dont think its important who it was Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted July 29, 2008 Its gunna make life tough for the stupid bugger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted July 29, 2008 i dont think its important who it was I totally agree Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted July 29, 2008 A client I work for is rather large insurance firm. I can tell you first hand they have more time and resources and motive than the police in a lot of cases to work on protecting themselves aginast this sort of thing. I think its about as dumb as walking into a bank without a balaclava on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted July 29, 2008 They know somethings up just from the claim form. Dont be fooled people, assessors / investigators have heard it all before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1rotty 40 Report post Posted July 29, 2008 I have a friend who tried a stunt regarding a "stolen" 4wd when he was young & stupid.He is now in his 40's with assets (incl a house) which he cannot insure. Through my former business I have seen these guys at work many times & they are VERY good. Apart from all that at the end of the day if you try it you're nothing but a thieving prick who the rest of us have to subsidise!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted July 29, 2008 I know a guy who is an ex cop and is pretty big and is on here. Hope it's not who I'm thinking of. Would that not mean that you will never be able to own a house as you can't get insurance,hence no loan? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
my_e36 43 Report post Posted July 29, 2008 Would that not mean that you will never be able to own a house as you can't get insurance,hence no loan? You can own a house if you buy it out right as almost all mortgage require insurance cover for the property. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1rotty 40 Report post Posted July 29, 2008 I know a guy who is an ex cop and is pretty big and is on here. Hope it's not who I'm thinking of. Would that not mean that you will never be able to own a house as you can't get insurance,hence no loan? He has to have everything in his partners name which he hates big time & possibly creates an unwanted leverage-a big price to pay for a bit of opportunism. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*sic 1 Report post Posted July 29, 2008 my job over in melbourne pretty much involves me looking into various claims and busting dodgy people. biggest one so far has been $90,000 defrauded - that moved fast over to police involement good times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickSilver 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2008 Someone I knew also tried this and failed, he was in his 40 - 50s and down on his luck and thought this would be an easy way to make money. He got caught, now his life is effectively *f**ked*. Its a stupid thing to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M325is 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2008 Dumb. WOW we have police browsing the site?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted July 29, 2008 cops are people too... Ther are allowed to belong to forums, and have enthusiam for BMW's you know O_o Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 34 Report post Posted July 29, 2008 Is that meant as sarcasm Shelley? There is at least one cop who used to visit the site a fair bit a few years back, but havn't heard from him in awhile. Can't remember the username, so maybe still here... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted July 29, 2008 If that was sarcasm, i fully failed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
