Apr. 18, 2026
Californians Sentenced for Staged Bear Attacks on Luxury Cars
The defendants collected over $141,000 in fraudulent insurance payouts.
Apr. 18, 2026
3 Sentenced in California 'Bear Suit' Luxury Car Insurance Fraud Scheme
Suspects used a person in a bear costume to stage fake attacks on luxury vehicles and file fraudulent insurance claims.
Apr. 18, 2026
3 Sentenced in California Bear-Suit Luxury Car Insurance Fraud Scheme
The 'Operation Bear Claw' scam targeted a Rolls-Royce and two Mercedes, seeking nearly $142,000 in fraudulent claims.
Apr. 18, 2026
Three Sentenced in California Bear Suit Insurance Scam
Trio tried to fraudulently claim bear attacks on vehicles, backed by unconvincing video evidence.
Apr. 18, 2026
Trio sentenced in California bear-suit luxury car insurance scam
Fraudsters used a person in a bear costume to intentionally damage high-end vehicles for insurance payouts.
Apr. 18, 2026
3 Sentenced in California Bear Suit Insurance Fraud Scheme
Suspects used a person in a bear costume to stage fake attacks on luxury cars and file fraudulent claims.
Apr. 18, 2026
3 Sentenced in California Bear-Suit Luxury Car Insurance Fraud Scheme
Suspects used a person in a bear costume to stage fake attacks on high-end vehicles and file fraudulent insurance claims.
Apr. 18, 2026
Tax Documents Potentially Stolen From LA County School Employees
Fraudulent tax returns filed in employees' names across multiple districts
Apr. 18, 2026
Trio Sentenced in Fake Bear Attack Insurance Scam
Suspects used a bear costume to damage luxury cars and file fraudulent claims.
Apr. 17, 2026
LA Fraudsters Used Bear Suit to Attack Luxury Cars
Three people convicted in insurance fraud scheme involving staged bear attacks on high-end vehicles
Apr. 16, 2026
Three Convicted in LA Insurance Fraud Scheme Involving Bear Costume
Trio pleaded no contest to felony insurance fraud, sentenced to weekend jail time.
Apr. 16, 2026
Cousins Admit $8.5M Double-Booking Rental Scam
Shray Goel and Shaunik Raheja used fake IDs to defraud customers across Airbnb and Vrbo.
Apr. 15, 2026
Feds Shut Down 470 LA Healthcare Providers in Major Fraud Crackdown
Vance-led task force targets hundreds of hospices and home health agencies tied to $600 million in alleged fraudulent billing.
Apr. 14, 2026
Cousins Admit to Short-Term Rental Scam Across Multiple States
Pair used fake addresses and double-booking to maximize profits on vacation rentals.
