iFraud Deep Dive
Welcome to iFraud Deep Dive, an official podcast series of the iFraud Foundation — where we tackle the toughest issues facing the property and casualty industry in the fight against fraud.
Each episode features in-depth conversations breaking down complex issues into easily consumable information that we can all understand. We explore the fraud landscape, expose emerging threats, and highlight actionable solutions. From staged accidents and collusive networks to litigation abuse and regulatory gaps, we go beyond the headlines to bring you the insights that matter.
Whether you’re a carrier, broker, employer, attorney, or regulator, if you’re committed to protecting the integrity of our industry then this podcast is for you.
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Episodes
98 episodes
S2 E41 Law Firm Sued Over PPP Penthouse Purchases
This episode of the Deep Dive examines a legal complaint alleging that William Schwitzer and his law firm violated the False Claims Act by misrepresenting their financial condition to secure millions of dollars in Paycheck Protection Program (P...
S2 E40 The Uber FedEx RICO Update: Combating Fraudulent Medical Litigation Schemes
On this episode of the Deep Dive, we examine a federal RICO lawsuit filed by Uber and FedEx against a Philadelphia law firm and a network of medical providers accused of orchestrating a large-scale fraudulent personal injury operation. Accordin...
S2 E38 State Farm v Tri Borough: No Fault Insurance Fraud Injunction
On this episode of the Deep Dive, we examine a significant United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruling arising from an alleged large-scale insurance fraud scheme targeting State Farm. At issue was whether federal courts can ste...
S2 E39 Dira Realty v Asher and Asher RICO
On this episode of the Deep Dive, we break down a newly filed lawsuit in the Supreme Court of New York that pulls back the curtain on an alleged pattern of litigation abuse hiding in plain sight. Property owners, led by Dira Realty LLC, accuse ...
S2 E37 Ionian Re, LLC v Gorayeb & Associates Dismissal Order
On this episode of the Deep Dive, we examine a significant court ruling involving Ionian Re, LLC and the legal limits of using the RICO Act to pursue alleged insurance fraud. The lawsuit accused a network of attorneys and medical professionals ...
S2 E36 The UBER Scam Suit: Uber & Liberty NY RICO Suit
On this episode of the Deep Dive, we break down a significant legal action brought by Uber Technologies, Inc. and Liberty Mutual Insurance, uncovering what is alleged to be a coordinated staged accident ring operating within New York’s rideshar...
S2 E35 FedEx v Ikhilov Dismantling a Coordinated Fraud Scheme
On this episode of the Deep Dive, we unpack a sweeping federal complaint brought by Federal Express Corporation that pulls back the curtain on what is alleged to be a highly coordinated, multi-layered fraud enterprise. At the center of the case...
S2 E34 The No Fault Insurance Ghost Clinic Heist
On this episode of the Deep Dive…We examine a newly unsealed federal indictment detailing an alleged multi-year, multi-million-dollar no-fault insurance fraud scheme centered around Zhan Petrosyants, also known as “Johnny.” Prosecutors alle...
S2 E33 SLAPP Victory - Demoura v. The Willis Group & Tradesman
This court order from the Supreme Court of New York details the dismissal of a defamation lawsuit filed by an orthopedic surgeon against The Willis Law Group and their clients. The plaintiffs alleged that the defenda...
S2 E32 Deleting YouTube Video Causes Dismissal King v New York Foundling
On this episode of the iFraud Deep Dive, we examine a case that underscores a hard truth in modern litigation—your digital footprint can make or break your claim.At the center is a New York Supreme Court ruling stemming from a personal ...
S2 E31 The Not So Independent Medical Exam
Today’s Deep Dive is a reflection of the objectivity and neutrality the foundation stands for.Independent Medical Examinations and expert medical testimony are critical tools in claims defense. When done right, they bring clarity, credib...
S2 E30 Operation Sideswipe: Louisianna's Big Fraudemic Win
In this episode of Deep Dive, we take you inside one of the most disturbing and coordinated insurance fraud schemes ever uncovered in the United States—Operation Sideswipe.What started as suspicious crashes on the stree...
S2 E29 Union Mutual vs CitiMed Moves to Round 2
In this episode of Deep Dive, we break down a significant court ruling that keeps a high-stakes insurance fraud case alive in New York.At the center is a lawsuit brought by Union Mutual Fire Insurance Company against Citimed Complete Me...
S2 E28 Phantom Surgeries and Medical Factoring Fraud
What happens when a routine trip-and-fall case turns into something far more complex—something engineered?In this episode, we break down a legal filing out of the Supreme Court of the State of New York that pulls back the curtain on what...
S2 E27 Who Runs NYS? Hochul's Budget Scrapped
On this episode of the Deep Dive we discuss the NYS Senate's "One-House Budget Resolution". Every year in Albany, the most consequential policy battle in New York isn’t fought on the campaign trail — it happens inside the state budget. When the...
S2 E26 Union Mutual vs Kolb The $5M Fraud Suit
In this episode of the Deep Dive, we’re examining a federal court decision that sheds light on how insurers are increasingly using the courts to challenge alleged medical fraud schemes. At the center of the case is a lawsuit brought by Union Mu...
S2 E25 The Proposed NY Fraud Act
On this episode of the Deep Dive we’re breaking down a piece of proposed legislation that could mark a turning point in New York’s fight against staged accidents and fabricated injury claims — the FRAUD Act.As insurance premiums continu...
S2 E24 How A Grocery Trip Exposed Eight Figure Fraud
On this episode of the Deep Dive…We examine a powerful report challenging the defense industry’s long-standing habit of treating litigation fraud as just another cost of doing business. At the center is what’s been labeled the...
S2 E23 Data Busts The WC Claim Denial Myth
Fresh off the release of the 2025 Annual Report from the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board, this episode of the iFraud Deep Dive examines what the data really tells us about the direction of the system.The report outlines the B...
S2 E22 From Sidewalk Trip to RICO Conspiracy
On this episode of The Deep Dive, we examine a high-stakes personal injury lawsuit where the defense alleges far more than a routine accident claim.Court filings from litigation involving The 89 Bonnie Realty Corporation accuse th...
S2 E21 Reinsurers Cannot Sue Fraud Rings Under RICO
In this episode of The Deep Dive, we break down a significant federal memorandum decision dismissing a racketeering lawsuit filed by Roosevelt Road Re Ltd. and Tradesman Program Managers against a law firm they accused of orchestrating...
S2 E20 The Surgeon, The Spine, and The Credibility Issue
Before the Deep Dive Debate…A January 15, 2026 proceeding in the New York Supreme Court put expert credibility front and center in Buestan v. 550 Washington Owner LLC and Turner Construction.The key issue? Whether ...
S2 E19 Staged Crashes and the NY Fraud Tax
Right from the press, this episode of the Deep Dive takes on a headline grabbing New York debate: auto insurance reform.A recent press release from Citizens for Affordable Rates points to overwhelming public support—citing Beacon Resear...
S2 E18 The Spinal Surgery Bait and Switch
On this episode of the Deep Dive…What happens when the plaintiff’s own medical expert becomes the focal point of a fraud investigation?In this episode, we unpack a explosive legal motion in which the defense seeks permission to in...
S2 E17 Lawyers Accused of Manufacturing Spinal Surgeries
This episode of the Deep Dive discusses a newly filed complaint in the Supreme Court of the State of New York that alleges a sweeping, coordinated insurance fraud scheme involving the Subin law firms and a network of medical providers.At...