Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI)’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) closed nearly 3000 investigations into fraudulent claims made by Manitobans in 2022. The result of these investigations was savings of over $14 million for MPI customers.
With that in mind, MPI released their top five attempted auto frauds across the province last year.
No. 1: Dirty laundry
After reporting to police and MPI that their vehicle was stolen from their home, a policyholder signed a sworn statement to an MPI adjuster claiming that the insured vehicle had been stolen and destroyed by fire. When found, a plastic container used to hold laundry detergent pods were located near the burned car. After further investigation by law enforcement and SIU, reports surfaced that the claimant and the car had been spotted earlier in the day at a gas station, filling a similar container with gasoline.
After being presented with the evidence, the individual admitted the fire was accidental and the vehicle was not stolen, as stated in their original statement.
The claim was denied based on the policyholder making a false statement, saving MPI ratepayers approximately $24,400.
No. 2: Inflated injuries
After having their vehicle hit while another driver was changing lanes, a policyholder was deemed eligible to receive income replacement benefits and personal care assistance through MPI’s Personal Injury Protection Plan based on the extent of their injuries. The person claimed their injuries included...
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