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How insurers investigate fraudWhat happens when a claim is flagged: special investigations units, red flags, claims databases, recorded statements, exams under oath and your rights.The National Insurance Crime Bureau explainedWhat the NICB is, who funds it, what its agents and data do, what it does not do, and how drivers can use its free VINCheck and fraud tip line.Penalties for auto insurance fraudAuto insurance fraud is usually a felony. How states grade it by dollar amount, what staged crashes and padded claims can cost, and the civil fallout.State insurance fraud bureaus: who investigates and how to reach themMost states run an insurance fraud bureau that investigates and refers cases for prosecution. How they work, examples from six states, and how to reach yours.