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Welcome to the NICB Blog. This is the place to get inside information about NICB’s fraud-fighting efforts. Check back regularly to see what’s new!

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When Contractors Can’t Be Trusted

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What’s New with NICTA: Overview of New and Updated Courses

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Warming Up Your Vehicle? An Open Invitation to Thieves

Silver SUV being towed

Know Before You Tow!

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No Accident: An Inside Look at a New Orleans Organized Crime Ring

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Learn How We Can Stop Injection Fraud Together

Keep Packages Save From Thieves

Stopping Scams: From Shopping to Shipping

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5 Ways NICB Can Help You Fight Fraud

Avoid phone scams

How to Avoid Phone Scams to Protect Personal Information

A hooded thief using a crowbar to break into a car.

4 Commonsense Ways to Prevent Vehicle Theft

NICB National Insurance Crime Bureau

Evolving our Brand to Reflect Today’s NICB

NICB's 12 Days of Fraud

12 Days of Fraud

Be Alert When Traveling This Summer

Be Alert When Traveling This Summer

NICB Veteran Spotlight: Professional Life After Service

NICB Veteran Spotlight: Professional Life After Service

Damaged Vehicles Flooding the Used Car Market

Damaged Vehicles Flooding the Used Car Market

The Rise in Vehicle Theft

The Rise in Vehicle Theft

Preparing for Hurricane Season

Preparing for Hurricane Season

Contractor Fraud Awareness Week

Contractor Fraud Awareness Week 2022!

A Threat to Market Stability

Contractor Fraud: A Threat to Market Stability

How to Report a Stolen Vehicle

How to Report a Stolen Vehicle

Identity Theft Awareness Week 2022

Identity Theft Awareness Week 2022