CA| California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman have announced a collaborative effort to prevent and prosecute insurance fraud targeting wildfire survivors in Los Angeles County. This partnership aims to protect vulnerable individuals from scams and fraudulent schemes during the recovery process.
Key points of this initiative include:
- Emphasis on consumer education and resources to avoid scams, including guidance on public adjuster fraud and contractor verification.
- Deployment of the Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) to educate residents about their rights and check contractor licenses.
- Collaboration between the LA County District Attorney’s Office and state agencies to investigate and prosecute insurance fraud cases.
- Provision of substantial funding to District Attorney offices statewide for insurance fraud investigations and prosecutions.
- Organization of free insurance support workshops to help survivors understand their policies and the claims process.