Insurance Fraud / Auto Theft Unit

Purpose

The Insurance Fraud / Auto Theft Unit is responsible for investigating referrals of suspected fraudulent insurance acts; assisting federal and local law enforcement in the investigation of fraudulent insurance acts; cooperating with local prosecutors and the attorney general's office in the prosecution of fraudulent insurance acts; and promoting awareness of insurance fraud throughout the state. Additionally, the Unit is responsible for the investigation of individuals and illicit organizations involved in the theft of motor vehicles.

Red Flags of Insurance Fraud

Staged accidents, such as intentional sideswiping or cars that cut in front of other vehicles, forcing collisions due to quick stops
Individuals that try to get you to leave the scene of an accident without calling the police or obtaining a police report
Individuals that report damage as vandalism in an attempt to cover deliberate or previous damage to one's own property
Individuals that make a false stolen vehicle claim to cover previous damage to a vehicle or to dispose of the vehicle
Individuals that inflate genuine claims to cover a policy deductible
Individuals that attempt to convince you that "everybody is getting rich," so you may as well try to get additional money also
Individuals that intentionally cause damage to their residence, personal property, or vehicle
Individuals that approach others to recruit them to participate in an intentional or staged vehicle crash
An explanation of healthcare benefits that contains documentation of medical treatment for which you did not receive
Companies that attempt to supply individuals with unnecessary or excessive amounts of medical or healthcare supplies and services
Individuals that provide the wrong date or time of the loss to ensure policy coverage
Individuals who wrongly add additional occupants of vehicles involved in a crash

What Can You Do?

Report inconsistencies to your insurance company or the insurance company asserting coverage over the loss.
Report evidence of insurance fraud or vehicle theft to the Louisiana State Police Insurance Fraud / Auto Theft Unit.

Annual Report

Contact Us

If you have any knowledge of a fraudulent scheme or the location of a stolen vehicle, report the activity to the Louisiana State Police by:

E-mail: lsp.insurance.fraud.unit@la.gov
Phone: 225-925-3536
Fax: 225-925-6707

Mail:
Louisiana State Police
Bureau of Investigation
Insurance Fraud Unit
7919 Independence Blvd, Box A-19
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

View IFAT Unit Map

Field Office: Alexandria
Phone Number: 318-484-2171
Sergeant's E-Mail: Rodney.Owens@la.gov

Field Office: Baton Rouge
Phone Number: 225-925-3850
Sergeant's E-Mail: Mindi.Keith@la.gov

Field Office: Bossier City
Phone Number: 318-741-2787
Sergeant's E-Mail: David.Jernigan@la.gov

Field Office: Breaux Bridge
Phone Number: 337-332-8062
Sergeant's E-Mail: Dale.Latham@la.gov

Field Office: Monroe
Phone Number: 318-362-4588
Sergeant's E-Mail: Justin.Morris2@la.gov

Field Office: New Orleans
Phone Number: 504-310-7065
Sergeant's E-Mail: Nicole.Barbe@la.gov

For questions concerning Physical Inspection Certification numbers, please contact Administrative Coordinator Helena Graham at 225.925.3536