California Residents Arrested for Bear Costume Insurance Fraud Scheme
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Four individuals in Southern California were arrested for insurance fraud after staging car damage incidents using a person in a bear costume to simulate bear attacks. The suspects submitted false claims for damage to luxury vehicles, including a Rolls-Royce and two Mercedes models, costing insurance companies $141,839. The scheme was uncovered when investigators determined the 'bear' in the submitted videos was actually a person in a costume. Charges are pending review by the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office.
- Person dressed in bear costume to fake attacks on cars for insurance payout, California officials say NBC News
- Four California residents arrested after faking a bear attack for insurance payout KCRA Sacramento
- Bear costume used in elaborate car insurance fraud scheme ABC News
- Bear that attacked luxury car was actually man in costume, insurance investigators say KTLA Los Angeles
- Bear attack on car prompted hefty insurance claim. Video shows it was just somebody in a costume Los Angeles Times
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