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What is Insurance Fraud?

Insurance fraud is an intentional deception committed by applicants, policyholders, claimants, providers, agents and company employees. It may occur during the process of buying, using, selling or underwriting insurance and is usually motivated by greed.

Insurance Fraud is a crime in Texas!

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Fraud Brochure - Many Texans know firsthand the harm caused by insurance fraud. Consumers who buy policies from unauthorized or unlicensed insurance companies can be left without coverage or forced to pay the full cost of their claims.

Reporting Insurance Fraud - Insurance Fraud Toll-Free Hotline - 1-888-327-8818 - Online Fraud Reporting for Insurance Companies | Online Fraud Reporting for Consumers | Insurance Fraud Poster.

Fraud Facts & FAQs -Questions about insurance fraud received by the Fraud Unit from consumers and companies. If you have a question about fraud or a suggestion about our web site, please send an e-mail to:FraudUnit@tdi.state.tx.us.


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Reporting Insurance Fraud

Insurance Fraud Toll-Free Hotline 
1-888-327-8818

Online Fraud Reporting
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Search the National Insurance Crime Bureau VINCheck database to determine whether a vehicle has been declared an uncovered stolen or total loss vehicle.

Fraud Unit Background

Dennis Pompa, Associate Commissioner
P.O. Box 149336   MC 109-3A
Austin, TX 78714-9336
Telephone: 512-463-6492
Fax: 512-490-1001   

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