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Fraud Hotline:
1-800-899-1847
Workers’ compensation fraud is estimated to be the second
largest white collar crime in the nation, second only to
income tax evasion. CompSource Oklahoma’s definition of fraud is quite
simple:
Fraud exists when an
individual intentionally provides false information or
lies to obtain something to which he is not entitled.
Click on these links to see
examples of fraud and a list of
fraud redflags.
An act of workers’ compensation
fraud can result in up to 7 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
CompSource Oklahoma’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has been in force
since 1993 to detect and investigate fraudulent activity.
The SIU works closely with the Oklahoma State Attorney
General’s office in reviewing cases and vigorously
prosecuting violators of the workers’ compensation
statutes. The SIU also partners with policyholders to prevent
workers’ comp fraud and abuse. The SIU’s fraud
fighting efforts have also resulted in numerous criminal
felony charges and convictions since inception of the
unit.
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Fraud Statistics |
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Six Months Ended
June 30, 2008 |
Year 2007 |
Year 2006 |
| Total New Cases |
74 |
155 |
125 |
| - From Fraud Hotline |
9 |
16 |
20 |
| - Identified by CSO |
61 |
130 |
96 |
| - From Other Sources |
4 |
9 |
9 |
| Cases Closed |
72 |
135 |
117 |
| Charges Filed |
7 |
11 |
6 |
| Monetary Savings* |
$3,086,716 |
$3,282,457 |
$2,786,440 |
* Monetary Savings consists of unused reserves, restitution and additional
billed premium.
Through the use of technology, anonymous tips, and assistance
from concerned policyholders, the efforts of the SIU have
resulted in more than $33.9 million of monetary savings since
the Unit was established in 1993.
If you suspect fraud, please leave your confidential tips
on our 24-hour fraud hotline:
1-800-899-1847,
or you can
report fraud online, which
will electronically send your report of fraud to our special
investigations unit.
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