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Fraud

Intentional deception to gain financial or personal advantage in an insurance context

Detailed Explanation

Insurance fraud occurs when someone deliberately provides false information or conceals facts to receive benefits they're not entitled to. This raises costs for all policyholders and is illegal.

Practical Example

A driver stages an accident with a friend to file a false injury claim for financial gain.

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