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 Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:25 am Post subject: windshield scams in the insurance industry |
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I'd like to get a brief account of the different types of windshield scams that affect the insurance industry.
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Rexhamilton
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| Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 12:33 pm Post subject: |
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I don't know of any "scams" regarding w/s. What makes you ask this?
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| Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 7:29 am Post subject: |
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Recently, I was going through a blog that focuses on different insurance scams, now I came across your fraud forum that serves the same purpose. Both seemed to be quite realistic and helpful resources. I do realize that there are certain car parts which are vulnerable and set opportunities for con artists. On multiple occasions I've gone through problems and scams concerning windshields and it seemed quite alarming. I just felt the need to know more about it.
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| Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:19 am Post subject: |
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| You'll often get offers for inflated car repair bills. Such offers seem so good since they'd cover your deductibles. For states wherein it's mandatory to waive the deductible, they'll try this to prove that things are truly free of cost. |
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I'm guessing the main "scam" would be replacing the windshield with lower quality glass. I only recently found out that windshields are actually made up of two sheets of glass with a layer in between them, so that cracks in the front pane can be repaired without the crack spreading through to the back pane. Makes the windshield stronger I guess.
God forbid that anyone try to cut costs by using non safety glass on a windscreen - can you imagine the liability claims if that ever happened? It'd be professional suicide from both the repairer and have huge knock on effects for the insurer as well.
Rexhamilton, what scams are you aware of for windshields?
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