Alarms have been raised over Bill C-30, a law that would allow police to monitor Canadians’ Internet and e-mails. However, privacy analysts warn the horse has already left the barn: We are all being watched. “The Stasi would have loved the kind of technology and the amount of information we have in these days. It’s […]
Organized Crime – Chopped cars put public at risk
February 18, 2012 by
They look good from far, but they’re far from good. Police have busted a major crime ring involving high-end vehicles that were allegedly patched up and re-sold to unsuspecting buyers. A three-year joint investigation involving the Toronto Police, Niagara Regional Police, the Ontario Provincial Police and the Ministry of Transportation of […]
Doing your job, then surfing web ruled not ‘time theft’
September 19, 2011 by
Joe was a 27-year employee of the Department of Immigration with a clean disciplinary record. Joe reported to 2 bosses who clearly were not communicating well. Every project given to Joe was done properly and on time, but he had a lot of extra time available to surf the Internet, including some pornography. The employer […]
Fraudulent expenses Submitting false claims can get you fired
September 19, 2011 by
Have the headlines about the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. expense scandal got you nervous? Wondering if maybe you stretched the envelope a little too much with that last expense report? It’s clear out-and-out fraud will always be just cause for termination of employment. If you intentionally submit an expense for money you didn’t spend […]
Crime-fighting Partners
September 12, 2011 by
Insurance crime costs Canadians more than $1 billion per year. It transcends our borders and often involves international organized crime rings. No one organization, group or association has the power, influence or resources to effect significant change on insurance crime, but if resources are pooled, ideas are shared and groups work together, the possibility for […]
Types of Personal Injury Fraud
September 12, 2011 by
Premeditated personal injury fraud – auto insurance The common auto insurance scams described below are carried out by seasoned criminals, who attempt to claim debilitating injuries in order to get income replacement and other financial benefits from insurance companies. These sophisticated criminals often plan accidents, hire witnesses to back up their stories, and provide all […]
Personal Injury Fraud
September 12, 2011 by
Personal injury fraud – as it pertains to home, car or business insurance claims – is any act or omission intended to result in a financial insurance benefit for an injury that is nonexistent, exaggerated or unrelated to any accident that would be covered by the policy. No matter what the circumstances, personal injury insurance […]
Top 10 Most Stolen Cars – 2010
September 12, 2011 by
IBC releases annual list of top 10 stolen vehicles – Insurers continue the fight against auto theft December 16, 2010 Toronto, ON – December 16, 2010 – Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) released its annual list of the most frequently stolen vehicles today. Again in 2010, the appearance of high-value, all-wheel/four-wheel drive models on the […]
Thieves generally steal cars for one of four reasons:
September 12, 2011 by
1. For sale abroad – Stolen cars are often immediately packed – with their vehicle identification numbers (VINs) still intact – and shipped abroad, where they are sold for many times their original market value. Where are all the stolen vehicles going? Destinations 2. For sale to unsuspecting consumers – Stolen cars may be given […]
