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The Insurance Fraud Bureau of Massachusetts is a unique and multifaceted investigative agency dedicated to the systematic elimination of fraudulent insurance transactions. Authorized by an Act of the Massachusetts Legislature and signed into law in 1990, the Insurance Fraud Bureau conducts criminal investigations and refers appropriate cases for criminal prosecution.

The IFB is funded by automobile and workers compensation insurers in Massachusetts. In addition to the investigative division, the IFB has legal, analytic and administrative divisions. Insurance Fraud Bureau personnel receive referrals and follow up with insurance companies' special investigation units and claims staffs; local, state and federal law enforcement and prosecution agencies in order to accomplish its mission to prevent, detect and deter suspected fraudulent insurance transactions in Massachusetts. 

Read recent press releases and news articles about IFB cases.

09-25-2023
Norwood Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Benefits Link to Story
Coalition Announces the Appointment of Tony DiPaolo as Co-Chair for the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud Link to Story
09-15-2023
Owner of Temporary Employment Agency Sentenced for Tax Fraud and Workers Compensation Insurance Scheme Link to Story
Owner of Construction Company Agrees to Plead Guilty to Tax Evasion Link to Story
09-13-2023
Wayland Woman Sentenced for Role in Physical Therapy Clinic Fraud Scheme Link to Story
Middleboro Financial Adviser Sentenced to Over Four Years in Prison for Investment Adviser Fraud and Money Laundering Link to Story
08-09-2023
State cracks down on insurance fraud Link to Story
Owner of Brighton-Based Physical Therapy Clinic Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Fraud Scheme Link to Story
07-19-2023
Boston Woman Sentenced for Physical Therapy Clinic Fraud Scheme Link to Story
West Roxbury Man Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Physical Therapy Clinic Fraud Scheme Link to Story
07-12-2023
Clinton Man Pleads Guilty to Employment Tax Fraud, Mail Fraud and False Statements; Leominster Man Pleads Guilty to Filing False Tax Returns Link to Story
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