Infidelity Booms in Tough Econic Times

A study from the University of Washington reveals that spending habits are genetic. The study followed 15,000 sets of twins since the early 1950's and determined that people are either born to spend or save. Although some doctors grant that the type of upbringing plays a role, the study says that genetics is the largest factor in why a person decides to save or spend. Dr. Bonnie Eaker Weil, author of Financial Infidelity: Making Money Sexy, has long been studying and treating the outgrowth of this phenomena which can manifest itself as Financial Infidelity.
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Bad Economy=Fake Workers Comp Claims

Fraudulent workers’ compensation claims are increasingly becoming a more common issue in the construction industry. Attorneys and insurance brokers believe they are seeing more false claims of contractors getting hurt, and they say it has to do with the state of the economy. Read More

Ballet Dancer Busted

A case worked by our investigator on 2-18-2012 showed that is is well worth spending the money for a Private Investigator. Our attorney client informed us that the female Subject claimed she could not leave the house do to injuries and pain. She was attempting to gain thousands per month from her ex-husband in spousal support. We obtained over 2 hours of the female Subject attending a ballet class, exposing her fraud. That's our job and we do it daily.

Mad woman gets revenge

35-year-old Mesa woman admitted to driving over her husband during an argument stemming from the man's alleged infidelity, officials said. Colene Barker was arrested about 9 p.m. Monday at the Sandal Ridge Apartments near University and Country Club drives, according to the Mesa Police Department.

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Workers' Comp Fraud Convictions Spiral

Dishonest employees continue to prey on the workers' compensation system by making fraudulent claims and seeking to extend benefits longer than necessary, but employers are playing a vital role in identifying the cheats. New data from the California Department of Insurance show that prosecutors were able to secure convictions against 103 individuals in 2011 for various fraudulent acts against the workers' comp system.
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Crackdown on Underground Economy...Misclassifcation

Federal and state officials are joining forces to crack down on companies in California that improperly classify workers as independent contractors. 
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L.A. County prosecutors seal deal on conviction of former officer

Los Angeles County prosecutors sealed the deal on the conviction of a former school safety officer in a case that cost the county north of $400,000.

Also convicted, Christie Ann Murphy was sentenced to 180 days in jail and given 5 years probation. A source in the Sutter County District Attorney's office says she was also ordered to repay Travelers nearly $37,000 in restitution for her crime.

And in Ventura County, prosecutors won a conviction against Hector Rocha Villasenor in a case that included an estimated $42,000 in fraudulent payments. Villasenor was convicted of making a knowingly false or fraudulent statement to obtain compensation.