Insurance Fraud is a Felony

5 Established in 1979, the Fraud Division is the law enforcement unit within the California Department of Insurance and is composed of four separate insurance fraud programs: • Automobile Insurance Fraud • Workers’ Compensation Fraud • Property, Life and Casualty Fraud (property, health, arson, life insurance fraud, and disaster relief ) • Disability and Healthcare Fraud The Fraud Division Detectives are the leading experts in the field of insurance fraud. They are trained in criminal investigations and provide assistance as well as training to consumers, the insurance industry, law enforcement agencies and the public/private sector. Fraud Division Detectives are sworn peace officers. They conduct investigations, surveillances, undercover operations and interview witnesses and suspects. Detectives also write and serve search warrants; make arrests and testify in court. Fraud Division Detectives are also assigned to various local enforcement task forces such as auto theft, computer forensics, underground economy, pharmaceutical fraud and disaster fraud. Fraud Division Overview