Faked hit-and-run claims | Investigation teams | Commercial fraud
Drivers who fail to remain at the scene of an accident can be charged under Section 252(1) of the Criminal Code. Upon conviction they will be held financially responsible for the damage or injury they have caused.
It's also a crime when people blame a non-existent hit-and-run driver for damage they caused themselves — in order to avoid paying their collision deductible and adversely affecting their Claim-Rated Scale discount. To combat this type of fraud, ICBC now handles hit-and-run claims in a manner that makes reporting easier if you are the victim, but harder to fake for fraudsters.
Because hit-and-run claims must be reported to the police, ICBC claim centres now have police on site for hit-and-run claim appointments. It's one stop shopping for claimants.
This not only saves time for customers, but also reduces fraudulent claims. The result is that many claimants are now happier because they save time through ICBC's one-stop-shopping approach. In addition, hit-and-run claims have dropped since this program began.
