This Week on At Issue, Tom Hauser takes a deep dive into what the Minnesota Legislature is doing to stop fraud in Minnesota.
A bill to create a fraud-fighting inspector general has passed the Minnesota House. The bill now moves to the state Senate, where it’s expected to pass.
Hauser and the KSTP Political team also catch up with the House Fraud Committee as the group approaches its final meeting.
These stories and more on At Issue.
Insurance fraud involves making false or exaggerated claims to an insurance provider.
- Hard Fraud: Someone deliberately causes a loss (e.g., setting fire to a warehouse or staging a car accident) specifically to collect a payout.
- Soft Fraud: More common and often viewed as “victimless” by the perpetrator. It involves exaggerating a legitimate claim, such as overstating the value of stolen items in a home burglary to cover the deductible.