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news Scmp World 2026-04-19

Bear Costume Scam Leads to Insurance Fraud Arrests in California

Three individuals in California were sentenced for orchestrating an elaborate insurance fraud scheme. The scam involved using a person in a bear costume to stage damage to luxury cars, resulting in fraudulent claims for nearly $142,000.

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