Breaking it all down - Investigating & Prosecuting Fraud Syndicates in CA Workers Comp

Breaking it all down - Investigating & Prosecuting Fraud Syndicates in CA Workers Comp

Investigating & Prosecuting Fraud Syndicates, Fraud Rings in CA Workers' Comp is ridiculously challenging so the trick is to listen to those with battle scars. Step 1, breaking everything down to its simplest form. Materiality. Suspect's representation of facts. Statutory Definitions. Theories of Liability. Effective translation of case facts. Recently retired Kern County Prosecutor Kate Zimmermann walks us through what it takes to take on these cases and present them to juries for successful prosecution. She's a regular contributor to Fraudcraft, the podcast where subject matter experts take you on a ride inside the fraud world of commercial insurance & CA Workers Comp so that we decrease the victim count in this space and help fraud fighters learn from the best. Come join our community. Subscribe to the podcast (it's free), watch the videos all the way through, like the videos and add your comments so we can engage with each other. If you’d like us to continue to provide insider & revealing content- please subscribe (it’s free), hit like on videos, comment-tell us what resonates with you about this guest. We need your support so we can send donations to our favorite no-kill animal shelters – Joshua Tree No Kill Animal Shelter & Stray Cat Alliance #fraudcraft [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23fraudcraft&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED] #fraud [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23fraud&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED] #fraudalert [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23fraudalert&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED] #fraudprevention [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23fraudprevention&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED] #fraudschemes [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23fraudschemes&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED] #fraudinvestigation [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23fraudinvestigation&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED] #businessstrategy [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23businessstrategy&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED] #crimeinvestigation [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23crimeinvestigation&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED] #workcomp [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23workcomp&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED] #workerscomp [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23workerscomp&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED] #caworkerscomp [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23caworkerscomp&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED] #law [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23law&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED] #lawenforcement [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23lawenforcement&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED] #california [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23california&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED] #money [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23money&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED] #followthemoney [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23followthemoney&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED] #insurancetips [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23insurancetips&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED] #insurancefraud [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23insurancefraud&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED] #insuranceindustry [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23insuranceindustry&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED] #riskmanagement [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23riskmanagement&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2547458/support]

The California DA's Office Isn't Stopping Fraud - Insurance Fraud Unit Supervisor Breaks the Silence

Insurance fraud in the commercial space isn't a niche problem — it's a billion dollar underground economy that grows every year. A 30-year law enforcement veteran explains the institutional failures inside district attorney offices that let fraud syndicates operate with near impunity. Incompetent judges, unwilling investigators, broken referral pipelines — this is what's actually driving the cost of fraud. Damon Tucker is a recently retired Supervising Investigator with the Orange County District Attorney's Office who peels back the curtain of a broken law enforcement system that is contributing to rising fraud claims and costs.  Disclaimer: The views of the guests are their own & may not necessarily reflect the views of Fraudcraft the podcast. However in order to incite change & understand problems, we need to present all of the sides of the system connected to fraud. Please subscribe, hit like on videos, comment, and sponsor us! We need your support so we can continue to provide eye-opening honest content and most importantly send donations to our favorite no-kill animal shelters – Joshua Tree No Kill Animal Shelter & Stray Cat Alliance #fraudcraft #fraud #fraudalert #fraudprevention #fraudschemes #fraudinvestigation #business #businessnews #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #crimeinvestigation #workcomp #workerscomp #caworkerscomp #law #lawenforcement #california #money #followthemoney #insurancetips #insurancefraud #insuranceindustry #riskmanagement Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2547458/support]

California Businesses Pay Money to Law Enforcement to Fight Fraud | But is it working?

California businesses are paying into a system they don’t fully understand. Every year, roughly 0.66% of your workers’ compensation premium goes toward funding fraud investigations in California—totaling nearly $90 million annually. But where is that money going? And is it actually working? In this powerful episode of Fraudcraft, host Teena sits down with two insiders: Shaddi Kamiabipour – Former Orange County District Attorney prosecutor Don Marshall – Former Vice President of SIU and former Chair of the California Fraud Assessment Commission Together, they break down: How fraud funding actually works behind the scenes Why employers—not insurance companies—are the real victims The shocking lack of transparency and accessible data Why fraud referrals are declining despite massive fraud exposure How prosecutors decide which cases to pursue (and which they don’t) The truth about accountability—and why some counties still get funding 💥 You’ll also hear raw, unfiltered discussion about: Why some fraud cases never get charged Why fraud is harder to prosecute than murder cases The disconnect between the private sector and law enforcement What California businesses MUST understand to protect themselves If you own a business in California, this episode directly affects your bottom line. #fraudcraft #fraud #fraudalert #fraudprevention #fraudschemes #fraudinvestigation #business #businessnews #businessowner #businessgrowth #businesstips #businessideas #businesssuccess #businessstrategy #crimeinvestigation #workcomp #workerscomp #caworkerscomp #law #lawyers #attorney #lawenforcement #california #money #followthemoney #insurancetips #insurancefraud #insuranceindustry #legalethics #riskmanagement Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2547458/support]

How the Best Fraud Investigators Think | Lessons from an SIU Vice President (Ret) & Former Chair, California Fraud Assessment Commission

In this insightful episode of Fraudcraft, host Teena sits down with Don Marshall, a recently retired Vice President of a national insurance company's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) and former Chair, California Fraud Assessment Commission. With more than 40 years investigating fraud and leading fraud-fighting teams, Don reveals how fraud syndicates operate inside the workers’ compensation system — and why many of these crimes are harder to stop than most people realize. From fraudulent medical clinics and staged injury claims to corrupt networks of attorneys, recruiters, and medical providers, Don shares real stories from the front lines of insurance fraud investigations. In this episode you’ll learn: • How fraud investigators uncover illegal medical clinics and “claim mills” • The investigative techniques used to expose fraud syndicates • Why many fraud cases fail inside the system • The personality traits of fraudsters who run these schemes • How investigators can build stronger fraud cases • Why some of the best investigators don’t come from law enforcement If you are an investigator, attorney, claims professional, law enforcement officer, or someone interested in the hidden world of organized fraud, this episode provides an insider look rarely shared publicly. If you're a company doing business in California, you need to be aware and protect yourself from fraud syndicates who want to solicit your employees & entice them into filing false fraud claims.  Fraudcraft brings you conversations with subject matter experts exposing fraud schemes, fraud syndicates, and the tradecraft used to investigate them. Subscribe to Fraudcraft for new episodes featuring investigators, prosecutors, attorneys, and experts revealing the truth about organized fraud. Please subscribe, hit like on videos, comment, and sponsor us! We need your support so we can send donations to our favorite no-kill animal shelters – Joshua Tree No Kill Animal Shelter & Stray Cat Alliance #fraudcraft #fraud #fraudalert #fraudprevention #fraudschemes #fraude #fraudinvestigation #business #businessnews #businessowner #businessgrowth #businesstips #businessideas #businesssuccess #businessstrategy #businesscoach #technology #ai #women #womenempowerment #womeninbusiness #womenempoweringwomen #womensupportingwomen #womenpower #women_respect_video #crime #crimenews #crimealert #crimestory #crimestories #crime_news #crimeinvestigation #workcomp #workerscomp #caworkerscomp #law #lawyers #attorney #lawenforcement #latinos #latinas #usmilitaryveterans #mexico #california #mexicopolitics #money #followthemoney #insurancetips #insurancefraud #insurance industry #legalethics #riskmanagement  👍 Like 🔔 Subscribe 📢 Share with investigators and professionals fighting fraud. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2547458/support]

Certified Court Interpreter Impersonated in California Workers’ Comp Deposition

In this explosive episode of Fraudcraft, host Teena interviews certified court interpreter Gilberto Martin del Campo, who discovered that someone impersonated him during a California workers’ compensation deposition. Yes — another interpreter appeared on Zoom using his name. Gilberto shares: * How he became a state and federally certified interpreter * The rigorous testing process most people don’t understand * The emotional impact of discovering he was impersonated * How interpreter identity theft affects legal proceedings * Why certified interpreters are sounding the alarm * What happens when judges and agencies look the other way * The blurred lines between medical and legal interpreting in workers’ comp * The future of interpreting in the age of AI This episode follows our ongoing investigation into interpreter fraud, identity impersonation, and systemic issues within California’s workers’ compensation system. Fraudcraft is becoming a home for whistleblowers. If you are a certified interpreter, legal professional, medical provider, investigator, or insider who has witnessed misconduct — we want to hear from you. 📩 Contact: fraudcraftpodcast@gmail.com 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes exposing fraud syndicates and tradecraft in commercial insurance and workers’ comp. 👍 Like & Share to support certified professionals protecting the integrity of the legal system. We need your support so we can send donations to our favorite no-kill animal shelters – Joshua Tree No Kill Animal Shelter & Stray Cat Alliance #fraudcraft #fraud #fraudalert #fraudprevention #fraudschemes #fraude #fraudinvestigation #business #businessnews #businessowner #businessgrowth #businesstips #businessideas #businesssuccess #businessstrategy #businesscoach #technology #ai #women #womenempowerment #womeninbusiness #womenempoweringwomen #womensupportingwomen #womenpower #women_respect_video #crime #crimenews #crimealert #crimestory #crimestories #crime_news #crimeinvestigation #workcomp #workerscomp #caworkerscomp #law #lawyers #attorney #lawenforcement #latinos #latinas #usmilitaryveterans #mexico #california #mexicopolitics #money #followthemoney #insurancetips #insurancefraud #insurance industry #legalethics #riskmanagement Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2547458/support]