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Arizona Shop Operator Allegedly Defrauded Elderly Victim of $2 Million

March 11, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Parra Indictment

Convinced vehicle owner to “sue” insurance company and allegedly pocketed attorney fees. Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced a State Grand Jury indicted Donaldo Parra, of Mesa, Ariz. for stealing over $2 million from an elderly woman. The indictment, filed February 25, arises out of an investigation conducted by the Mesa Police Department.  The allegations […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Arizona, Arrests, Insurance Fraud

California Collision Repair Shop Owner Among 22 Charged with Auto Insurance Fraud

December 5, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s office announced that 19 Santa Clara County, Calif. residents have been charged with operating a fraud ring which faked numerous car accidents. Three additional suspects from Butte and San Benito Counties have also been charged. The fictional accidents – which were often reported as caused by a distracted driver […]

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Owners of Seven California Collision Repair Shops Arrested in Auto Insurance Fraud Sting

February 8, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Department of Insurance alleges 40 suspects involved in $560,000 fraud ring. California Department of Insurance detectives and investigators with the Auto Insurance Fraud Task Force yesterday arrested seven suspects, charged an additional 22 who are self-surrendering, and are still seeking 11 more suspects for allegedly running an organized automotive insurance fraud ring that netted conspirators […]

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