Fraud of the Week – Of Course it's my Car 

 

Personal Auto Fraud – Kansas 

 

Amount - $12,860 

 
A man pleaded guilty to one count of fraudulent insurance act and one felony count of identity theft. The man used another person's identity to purchase a vehicle and auto insurance and then used the policy to obtain a claims payout for the vehicle. He has been sentenced to 24 months probation and 24 months of underlying prison time if he violates the probation. He has also been ordered to pay $12,860 in restitution.