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Bear Costume Scam Costs Insurers $141,839 in LA

7/29/2025

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In a bizarre twist of crime, four Los Angeles residents donned a bear costume to orchestrate a fraudulent insurance scheme, claiming a bear had wreaked havoc on their vehicles. Their antics cost insurers a staggering $141,839. The California Department of Insurance uncovered video evidence and even found the costume stashed in their home, sealing their fate.

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In a bizarre twist of crime, four Los Angeles residents donned a bear costume to orchestrate a fraudulent insurance scheme, claiming a bear had wreaked havoc on their vehicles. Their antics cost insurers a staggering $141,839. The California Department of Insurance uncovered video evidence and even found the costume stashed in their home, sealing their fate.