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You may report insurance fraud using any of the methods below: Online Fraud Reporting System (OFRS) Phone: 304-558-5241 or Toll-Free 800-779-6853. Fax: 304-558-8950.

Online Fraud Reporting System (OFRS) Phone: 304-558-5241 or Toll-Free 800-779-6853. Fax: 304-558-8950. Email: OICFraud@wv.gov.

Insurance Fraud. Last Updated 12/19/2022. Issue: Insurance fraud occurs when an insurance company, agent, adjuster or consumer commits a deliberate deception in order to obtain an illegitimate gain. It can occur during the process of buying, using, selling, or underwriting insurance.

What is the statute of limitations for a fraud claim in your jurisdiction? The statute of limitations is two years (W. Va. Code § 55-2-12; Dunn, 689 S.E.2d at 268).

Fraudulent schemes; cumulation of amounts where common scheme exists; penalties. (a) Any person who willfully deprives another of any money, goods, property or services by means of fraudulent pretenses, representations or promises shall be guilty of the larceny thereof.

FEDERAL FALSE CLAIMS LAWS Under the federal False Claims Act, any person or entity that knowingly submits a false or fraudulent claim for payment of United States Government funds, or knowingly retains an overpayment of such funds more than 60 days, is liable for significant penalties and fines.

Types of Insurance Fraud False or inflated theft repair claim. Owner “give up” (false stolen car report) “Jump in” (someone not in vehicle at time of accident) Staged accident. Intentional damage claim. Falsifying the date or circumstances of an accident to get coverage. Rate evasion.

ARTICLE 41. "Any person who knowingly presents a false or fraudulent claim for payment of a loss or benefit or knowingly presents false information in an application for insurance is guilty of a crime and may be subject to fines and confinement in prison."