Regional Updates

Jun 1, 2023
CFO Jimmy Patronis Applauds Signing of Legislation Banning AOB Windshield Schemes
Southeast: Florida
May 25, 2023
Commissioner John King Joins with the National Insurance Crime Bureau to Combat Post-Disaster Fraud
Southeast: Georgia
May 25, 2023
CFO Jimmy Patronis Issues Proclamation Recognizing 2023 Contractor Fraud Awareness Week
Southeast: Florida
May 24, 2023
Alabama officials warn of contractor fraud ahead of hurricane season
Southeast: Alabama
May 24, 2023
Two Madison County Fires Under Investigation
Southeast: Georgia
May 24, 2023
DETECTIVES BUST CARGO TRAILER THEFT RING
Southeast: Georgia
May 12, 2023
Community Alert: Unlicensed Contractor Operation
Southeast: Florida
May 12, 2023
CFO Patronis Announces Arrest of SW Florida Unlicensed Contractor following Hurricane Ian
Southeast: Florida
May 10, 2023
FDLE arrests Kissimmee felon for driver license counterfeiting scheme
Southeast: Florida
Apr 28, 2023
Title fraud: Broward Property Appraiser’s Office fights to prevent use of court system to steal homes
Southeast: Florida
Apr 28, 2023
Cape Coral handyman arrested on multiple fraud charges related to Hurricane Ian repairs
Southeast: Florida
Apr 27, 2023
Etowah Pain Clinic Owner Pleads Guilty in Multi-Million-Dollar Kickback and Health Care Fraud Case
Southeast: Alabama
Apr 19, 2023
2 men face charges over stolen pickup truck, track loader in Miami-Dade
Southeast: Florida
Apr 19, 2023
Trio faces 60+ charges after Kendall-based auto theft ring busted, police say
Southeast: Florida
Apr 19, 2023
CFO Patronis Announces Arrest in $60,000 Broward County Property Insurance Fraud Scheme
Southeast: Florida
Apr 19, 2023
Florida Insurance Agent Sentenced to 14 Years for Premium Fraud
Southeast: Florida
Apr 17, 2023
Man Arrested for Stealing Semi-Truck Carrying $200K in Meat and Seafood
Southeast: Florida
Apr 17, 2023
Tift County Man Charged with Insurance Fraud, Arson
Southeast: Georgia
Mar 30, 2023
CFO Patronis: We Can’t Lose Sight of Policyholders that Need our Help
Southeast: Florida
Mar 29, 2023
CONSUMER ALERT: AG Carr, Commissioner King Warn Georgians of Potential Fraud Following Recent Tornadoes
Southeast: Georgia
Mar 28, 2023
Tornadoes Wipe Out Parts of Mississippi Towns, Leave 25 Dead
Southeast: Mississippi
Mar 22, 2023
Pensacola Insurance Company Owner Sentenced To 168 Months In Prison For Wire Fraud And Money Laundering Offenses
Southeast: Florida
Mar 17, 2023
Owners of Freight Forwarding Company Plead Guilty to Exporting Stolen Outboard Engines to Mexico
Southeast: Florida
Feb 23, 2023
Detectives uncover alleged criminal enterprise at D Brother Body Shop in Hialeah
Southeast: Florida
Feb 13, 2023
#TEAMHCSO REMINDS RESIDENTS & BUSINESS OWNERS TO PROTECT THEIR TRAILERS
Southeast: Florida
Feb 13, 2023
Insurance Commissioner King Launches New Fraud Reporting System
Southeast: Georgia
Feb 13, 2023
Two Florida Doctors Convicted in $31 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
Southeast: Florida
Feb 3, 2023
Insurance Commissioner King Deploys Staff to Spalding County in Response to Severe Weather
Southeast: Georgia
Jan 24, 2023
Alabama Governor Names Fowler Insurance Commissioner
Southeast: Alabama
Jan 24, 2023
CONSUMER ALERT: AG Carr, Commissioner King Warn Georgians of Potential Fraud Following Recent Tornadoes
Southeast: Georgia
Jan 11, 2023
I-TEAM: Jacksonville records 900 catalytic converter thefts in 11 months as thieves steal auto parts at alarming speed
Southeast: Florida
Jan 3, 2023
Woman Charged with Exploitation of Elders, Insurance Fraud in Bibb County Case
Southeast: Georgia
Jan 3, 2023
Jacksonville Man Sentenced To More Than Four Years In Federal Prison For Facilitating “Off The Books” Pay Scheme As Part Of Conspiracies To Defraud The IRS And Workers’ Compensation Insurance Company
Southeast: Florida
Dec 9, 2022
State: Firm owner didn't carry workers comp, falsified proof of insurance to 3 area cities
Southeast: Florida
Dec 6, 2022
Miami Man Indicted for Laundering Millions in Health Care Fraud Proceeds
Southeast: Florida
Nov 8, 2022
Governor Ron DeSantis Cautions Residents to Monitor Subtropical Storm Nicole
Southeast: Florida
Oct 28, 2022
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Arrest in $41,000 Naples Insurance Premium Fraud Scheme
Southeast: Florida
Oct 26, 2022
CFO Jimmy Patronis Proposes Legislation to Fight Back Against Post-Storm Fraud
Southeast: Florida
Oct 26, 2022
**VIDEO RELEASE B-ROLL** CFO Patronis Proposes Legislation to Fight Back Against Post-Storm Fraud
Southeast: Florida
Oct 18, 2022
CFO Patronis: DIFS Stepping Up Post-Ian Enforcement Actions
Southeast: Florida
Oct 11, 2022
**PSA Video Release** CFO Patronis: Know Your Rights When Working with Public Adjusters Following Hurricane Ian
Southeast: Florida
Oct 7, 2022
**PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT** CFO Jimmy Patronis: Beware of Bad Actors and Don’t Sign Anything
Southeast: Florida
Oct 6, 2022
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Anti-Fraud Teams Engaged Nearly 2K Consumers Following Hurricane Ian
Southeast: Florida
Oct 3, 2022
Hurricane Ian / Disaster Resources & Information
Southeast: Florida
Oct 3, 2022
Florida Response to Hurricane Ian Continues
Southeast: Florida
Aug 25, 2022
South Carolina Woman Wanted for Insurance Fraud
Southeast: Georgia
Aug 25, 2022
Dekalb County Man Wanted for Insurance Fraud
Southeast: Georgia
Aug 22, 2022
SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S AUGUST FRAUD ALERT: PROPERTY FRAUD
Southeast: Florida
Aug 4, 2022
40% of cars stolen in 2 weeks are Kias, Hyundais, St. Pete police say
Southeast: Florida
Aug 4, 2022
Police: Broward man worked with 2 others to target, steal at least 61 vehicles
Southeast: Florida
Jul 18, 2022
CFO Patronis: I-4 Corridor Insurance Fraud Squads are a Game Changer
Southeast: Florida
Jul 18, 2022
Clayton County Man Wanted For Insurance Fraud, Forgery
Southeast: Georgia
Jun 23, 2022
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Property Insurance Fraud Arrest in Palm Beach
Southeast: Florida
Jun 23, 2022
Florida troopers arrest two men for theft of semi truck, diesel, credit cards
Southeast: Florida
Jun 15, 2022
CFO Jimmy Patronis Applauds Gov. DeSantis for Signing Fraud Prevention Bill
Southeast: Florida
Jun 6, 2022
Gwinnett County Man Wanted for Fraud, Forgery
Southeast: Georgia
May 27, 2022
2 arrested in catalytic converter theft at Miami-Dade medical facility
Southeast: Florida
May 27, 2022
Broward County teams launch diving operation to locate cars underwater with potential bodies inside
Southeast: Florida
May 23, 2022
Thieves in Miramar steal catalytic converter as police warn of rising crime trend
Southeast: Florida
May 23, 2022
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING - Florida Leaders Applaud CFO Patronis’ Anti-Fraud Initiatives Ahead of Special Session
Southeast: Florida
May 23, 2022
Lawsuits, Investigations After 90 Luxury Cars Go Missing from Bankrupt Dealership
Southeast: Florida
May 23, 2022
South Florida Health Care Clinic Owners, Doctor, Others Sentenced in Medical Billing Fraud Scheme
Southeast: Florida
May 12, 2022
CFO Patronis Announces Anti-Fraud Initiatives for Special Session
Southeast: Florida
May 12, 2022
Lawsuits, Investigations After 90 Luxury Cars Go Missing from Bankrupt Dealership
Southeast: Florida
May 12, 2022
South Florida Health Care Clinic Owners, Doctor, Others Sentenced in Medical Billing Fraud Scheme
Southeast: Florida
May 2, 2022
CFO Patronis Applauds Governor’s Call for Special Session on Insurance Reform
Southeast: Florida
May 2, 2022
Albany Woman Charged with Insurance Fraud
Southeast: Georgia
Apr 21, 2022
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Seven Arrests in $161,000 Miami PIP Fraud Scheme
Southeast: Florida
Apr 15, 2022
Physician Partners of America to Pay $24.5 Million to Settle Allegations of Unnecessary Testing, Improper Remuneration to Physicians and a False Statement in Connection with COVID-19 Relief Funds
Southeast: Florida
Apr 15, 2022
Third SWFL roofer arrested in Hurricane Irma insurance scheme
Southeast: Florida
Apr 15, 2022
Catalytic converter thieveries become growing issue in South Florida
Southeast: Florida
Apr 12, 2022
Huntsville Doctor Charged with Health Care Fraud Conspiracy
Southeast: Alabama
Apr 12, 2022
CFO Jimmy Patronis Deploys Anti-Fraud Strike Team to Highlands County Following Storm Damage
Southeast: Florida
Apr 12, 2022
Mississippi Doctor Convicted of Hospice Fraud
Southeast: Mississippi
Apr 7, 2022
7 accused of stealing over $60,000 worth of fuel from Circle K gas stations in Hillsborough County
Southeast: Florida
Apr 7, 2022
Huntsville man indicted in multimillion-dollar health care fraud scheme
Southeast: Alabama
Mar 30, 2022
Addiction Treatment Facilities’ Medical Director Convicted in $112 Million Addiction Treatment Fraud Scheme
Southeast: Florida
Mar 17, 2022
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Two Arrests in Naples Roofing Contractor Insurance Fraud Scheme
Southeast: Florida
Mar 10, 2022
Palladium Prices Spike as Russian Exports Drop, so Keep an Eye on Your Catalytic Converter
Southeast
Mar 7, 2022
CFO Patronis: We Must Protect and Empower Florida’s Consumers During Fraud Prevention Month
Southeast: Florida
Mar 7, 2022
Florida DFS Takes Action Against Public Adjuster Insurers Had Crossed With
Southeast: Florida
Mar 4, 2022
Owner of car dealership pleads guilty to defrauding financing company
Southeast: Florida
Mar 4, 2022
Mississippi police force targets catalytic converter thieves
Southeast: Mississippi
Mar 4, 2022
COPS: Ocala Man Under Surveillance In Suspected Truck Thefts Caught Hiding In Woods, Surrendered
Southeast: Florida
Mar 4, 2022
Ten Florida Residents Indicted for $67 Million Health Care Fraud, Wire Fraud, Kickback, and Money Laundering Scheme
Southeast: Florida
Feb 28, 2022
Woman arrested, accused of insurance fraud
Southeast: Florida
Feb 23, 2022
Mississippi man charged in theft of more than $300,000 of farm equipment, aluminum wire
Southeast: Mississippi
Feb 15, 2022
South Florida Medical Clinic Owner Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Orchestrating $42 Million Health Care Fraud Conspiracy
Southeast: Florida
Feb 15, 2022
Two Miami Residents Plead Guilty for Their Role in $9 Million Scheme to Defraud Prescription Drug Coupon Programs
Southeast: Florida
Feb 15, 2022
FDLE arrests two for fraudulent insurance claims
Southeast: Florida
Feb 7, 2022
Brookhaven Man Wanted for Fraud
Southeast: Georgia
Feb 2, 2022
Port Wentworth Woman Wanted for Fraud, Forgery
Southeast: Georgia
Feb 2, 2022
SUPREME COURT DISCIPLINES 11 ATTORNEYS
Southeast: Florida
Jan 21, 2022
CFO Jimmy Patronis Deploys Anti-Fraud Strike Team to Southwest Florida Following Tornado Damage
Southeast: Florida
Jan 21, 2022
Columbus Woman Arrested for Insurance Fraud
Southeast: Georgia
Jan 21, 2022
Flovilla Man Wanted for Fraud, Forgery
Southeast: Georgia
Jan 21, 2022
Stockbridge Man Wanted for Insurance Fraud
Southeast: Georgia
Jan 21, 2022
Ringgold Man Wanted for Fraud
Southeast: Georgia
Dec 8, 2021
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces New Property Insurance Fraud Fighting Squads at Florida Chamber Annual Insurance Summit
Southeast: Florida
Nov 5, 2021
Federal Court Orders Tampa Pharmacy to Close in Case Alleging Unlawful Opioid Distribution
Southeast: Florida
Nov 2, 2021
Mobile Doctor Sentenced to Four Years for Role in Major Compounding Pharmacy Fraud Conspiracy
Southeast: Alabama
Nov 2, 2021
Deltona man arrested after faking motorcycle theft to get $30,000 insurance claim, deputies say
Southeast: Florida
Oct 25, 2021
Two Convicted For Conspiracy To Commit Healthcare Fraud Related To Kickbacks Involving Compounded Prescriptions And Tricare Beneficiaries
Southeast: Florida
Oct 25, 2021
Disbarred Columbus Lawyer Sentenced to Prison, Ordered to Pay $1.6 Million in Restitution in Fraud Case
Southeast: Georgia
Oct 20, 2021
South Florida Man Pleads Guilty To Consecutive Health Care Fraud Conspiracies
Southeast: Florida
Sep 21, 2021
Treatment Facility Owner Sentenced To Federal Prison For Health Care Fraud
Southeast: Florida
Sep 21, 2021
Federal Court Enters Permanent Injunction Against Florida Compounding Pharmacy and its Owner to Prevent Distribution of Adulterated Drugs
Southeast: Florida
Sep 21, 2021
National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action Results in Charges of Over $308 Million in Intended Loss Against 52 Defendants in the Southern District of Florida
Southeast: Florida
Sep 21, 2021
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Arrest of Jacksonville Insurance Agent in Insurance Fraud Scheme
Southeast: Florida
Sep 3, 2021
Pensacola Insurance Company Owner Pleads Guilty On Wire Fraud And Money Laundering Offenses
Southeast: Florida
Sep 3, 2021
Woman Sentenced for Bogus Airbag Claim
Southeast: Alabama
Aug 6, 2021
Former Delray Beach Doctor Sentenced To Six Years In Federal Prison For $20 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
Southeast: Florida
Jul 19, 2021
Georgia Woman And Montgomery Man Plead Guilty To Their Part In Drug Distribution Conspiracy Involving Montgomery Physician
Southeast: Alabama
Jul 19, 2021
Massachusetts Man Sentenced To Prison For Fraudulent Scheme To Evade Payroll Taxes And Workers’ Compensation Requirements In Construction Industry
Southeast: Florida
Jul 19, 2021
Naples Pill Mill Doctor Pleads Guilty And Agrees To Forfeit 9 Luxury Vehicles And More Than $400,000
Southeast: Florida
Jun 30, 2021
Middle Georgia Doctor Pleads Guilty to Unlawfully Prescribing Opioids
Southeast: Georgia
Jun 30, 2021
JCSO: three arrested after string of catalytic converter thefts
Southeast: Florida
Jun 30, 2021
Additional Co-Conspirators Charged in Prescription Diversion Scheme
Southeast: Florida
Jun 14, 2021
Birmingham Man Sentenced for Making Unapproved Drug Products
Southeast: Alabama
May 25, 2021
Georgia woman admits participation in scheme to obtain fraudulent reimbursements for medical equipment and genetic testing
Southeast: Georgia
May 25, 2021
Florida Man Accused of Failing to Pay $193K in Workers’ Comp Premium
Southeast: Florida
May 25, 2021
Pensacola Compounding Pharmacy Owner Sentenced To Federal Prison For $4.8 Million Tricare Fraud And Money Laundering Conspiracies
Southeast: Florida
May 25, 2021
Alleged Fraudsters Charged with Bribing Patients and Fraudulently Billing Medicaid for Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services
Southeast: Florida
May 25, 2021
7 suspected car thieves arrested in Miramar; luxury ride, stolen guns seized
Southeast: Florida
May 17, 2021
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Arrest in $193,000 Osceola County Workers’ Compensation Premium Fraud Scheme
Southeast: Florida
May 17, 2021
Burke County man sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for operating illegal pill factory
Southeast: Georgia
May 17, 2021
Orlando Man Sentenced For Fraudulent Scheme To Evade Payroll Taxes And Workers’ Compensation Requirements In Construction Industry
Southeast: Florida
May 11, 2021
CFO Jimmy Patronis’ Fraud Detectives and Citizens Property Insurance Team Up to Bust Miami Residents in $65,000 Insurance Fraud Scheme
Southeast: Florida
May 11, 2021
Three Florida Men Charged in $46 Million Health Care Fraud, Kickback, and Money Laundering Conspiracy
Southeast: Florida
May 11, 2021
United States Recovers $8.4 Million In Fraudulent COVID Relief Funds From Family
Southeast: Florida
Apr 23, 2021
Two Men Plead Guilty To Fraudulent Scheme To Evade Payroll Taxes And Workers’ Compensation Requirements In Construction Industry
Southeast: Florida
Apr 9, 2021
Fultondale Doctor, Demopolis Pharmacist, Tuscaloosa Sales Representative Sentenced in Health Care Fraud Conspiracy
Southeast: Alabama
Mar 31, 2021
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Arrest of Palm Beach County Resident in Disability Insurance Fraud Scheme
Southeast: Florida
Mar 31, 2021
Two Men Plead Guilty To Fraudulent Scheme To Evade Payroll Taxes And Workers’ Compensation Requirements In Construction Industry
Southeast: Florida
Mar 31, 2021
Insurance companies on hook for millions tied to Suez Canal crisis
Southeast
Mar 26, 2021
Luxury car thieves are making a killing on the streets. In many cases, you’re helping them.
Southeast: Florida
Mar 17, 2021
Auto repair shops seeing a spike in catalytic converter thefts
Southeast: Alabama
Mar 17, 2021
New Initiative by Florida’s Insurance Consumer Advocate Targets Contractor Fraud
Southeast
Mar 17, 2021
Fort Lauderdale Police launch campaign to curb car thefts
Southeast: Florida
Mar 1, 2021
Local, state and federal prosecutors launch Georgia Cyber Fraud Task Force
Southeast: Georgia
Mar 1, 2021
Construction Contractor Sentenced To 41 Months For Conspiring To Commit Mail And Wire Fraud And Defrauding The U.S. Treasury
Southeast: Florida
Mar 1, 2021
3 high-end Jeeps stolen from 2 Trinity neighborhoods taken to Miami, toll records show
Southeast: Florida
Mar 1, 2021
Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against Tampa-Area Physician, Pharmacy, And Clinic Owners For Controlled Substances Act Violations
Southeast: Florida
Feb 22, 2021
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Two Arrests in $300,000 Miami Workers’ Compensation Premium Fraud Scheme
Southeast: Florida
Feb 22, 2021
As Metal Prices Rise, Atlanta Sees Theft of Catalytic Converters
Southeast: Georgia
Feb 22, 2021
NICB and Consumer Protection Coalition Warn Consumers on Alleged Auto Glass Assignment of Benefits Abuse in Florida
Southeast: Florida
Feb 8, 2021
Pain Clinic Pays More Than $1.6 Million To Settle False Claims Act And Kickback Allegations
Southeast: Florida
Feb 8, 2021
Federal Court Restrains Tampa Pharmacy And Two Individuals From Dispensing Opioids Or Other Controlled Substances
Southeast: Florida
Feb 8, 2021
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Arrest of Unlicensed Insurance Agent in Pinellas County Auto Insurance Fraud Scheme
Southeast: Florida
Jan 21, 2021
Odometer rollback fraud on the rise in Tampa and across Florida
Southeast: Florida
Jan 15, 2021
Former Procurement Director at Broward Health Charged With Bribery, Extortion, and Money Laundering
Southeast: Florida
Jan 15, 2021
Former Federal Agent and Others Indicted in South Florida
Southeast: Florida
Jan 15, 2021
Serial Fraudster From Orlando Sentenced To More Than Six Years In Federal Prison
Southeast: Florida
Nov 16, 2020
Alabama Warns of Fake Driver’s License Renewal Sites
Southeast: Alabama
Nov 16, 2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Beware of Post-Storm Scams Following Tropical Storm Eta
Southeast: Florida
Nov 2, 2020
Supreme Court Disciplines 11 attorneys
Southeast: Florida
Oct 5, 2020
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Workers’ Compensation Premium Fraud Arrest in Miami
Southeast: Florida
Oct 5, 2020
National Health Care Fraud And Opioid Takedown Results In Largest Enforcement Action In Department Of Justice History - 19 Defendants Charged In the Middle District Of Florida
Southeast: Florida
Oct 5, 2020
SUPREME COURT DISCIPLINES 11 ATTORNEYS
Southeast: Florida
Jun 30, 2020
Florida’s Citizens Accuses Embattled Law Firm, Others of Sham Lawsuits, Racketeering
Southeast: Florida
Jun 30, 2020
Florida man charged in telemedicine scheme
Southeast: Georgia
Jun 30, 2020
Public adjuster arrested for $25,000 theft in Dougherty, Cobb County
Southeast: Georgia
Jun 18, 2020
Criminal warrants issued to owners of four Mobile tow companies
Southeast: Alabama
Jun 18, 2020
A Second Lawyer From This South Florida Firm Is Accused of Misconduct in Insurance Litigation
Southeast: Florida
Jun 18, 2020
Florida Supreme Court Suspends Attorney Behind Thousands of Insurer Lawsuits
Southeast: Florida