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BETHPAGE, N.Y., November 14, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Over 200 anti-fraud professionals attended The New York Anti Car Theft and Fraud Association (NYACT) 2023 Annual Education Conference on November 8, 2023, at the Heritage Club at Bethpage State Park. The Keynote speaker was Owen McShane, Deputy Commissioner Investigations & Law Enforcement, NYS DMV and Adjunct Professor at the University of Albany College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity. Mr. McShane addressed the audience and shared his knowledge and expertise in DMV fraud investigations and application of facial recognition to combat identity theft.

Other speakers included Dr. Howard B. Reiser, Signet Claims, Barry I. Levy, Rivkin Radler, LLP., Sherry LeVeque, OnStar, Robert Dodd, Plymouth Rock Assurance and Roy A. Mura, Esq., Maura Law Group, PLLC. 

Each year, the NYACT Board of Directors presents awards at the NYACT Annual Education Conference. The Joseph McDonald award is NYACT’s highest and most prestigious honor and is given to an individual or team in Law Enforcement. This year’s honor was presented to Detective Michael Dominguez for his relentless pursuit of truth and justice that has not only resulted in numerous successful prosecutions, but has also deterred potential fraudsters from engaging in illegal activities, and his consistent demonstration and commitment to uphold the highest standards in his investigations. 

The John J. Kennedy Award is presented for Outstanding Service by an individual or team in the insurance industry in recognition of the investigation and prevention of auto theft and insurance fraud. This year’s John J. Kennedy Award was presented to Fernando Candia from Progressive Insurance who initiated an investigation into an unauthorized broker by identifying an email being used on an existing policy. The unauthorized broker’s prior email was linked to about 10 caused losses in 2020 & 2021. To date, an additional 12 claims have been denied for fraud & misrepresentation.

Certificates of Meritorious Achievement were presented for superior investigation & fraud fighting efforts in 2023 to insurance company employees and to members of the law enforcement community. Insurance awardees were Louis Casto, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, Chloe Costa, Bristol West/Farmers Insurance, Michael Faber, Progressive Insurance, Don McCaslin, Travelers, Cheryl Ronk, Allstate Insurance Company and Harold Thela, Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. New York State Insurance Fund’s Division of Confidential Investigations Team: Elaine Leach, Dominick Raspante, and Winston Sapiago.

The New York Anti Car Theft and Fraud Association (NYACT), New York’s association, was founded to provide training for insurance and law enforcement personnel to combat vehicle crime and insurance fraud.

Visit nyact.org for articles and information from the conference or email the NYACT Office at office@nyact.org.

Source: New York Anti Car Theft and Fraud Association

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Oct 10, 2023

The New York Anti Car Theft and Fraud Association (NYACT) and NYSSIU (New York State Chapter of Special Investigation Units) presented their Fall 2023 Anti-Fraud Conference at the Turning Stone Resort.

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Jun 22, 2023 13:00 EDT

With the growing complexity of today’s vehicles, fire/arson investigators need specialized knowledge to accurately investigate and determine the origin and cause of vehicle fires. This program provides hands-on training, and practical and technical skills that investigators can immediately use in investigations.

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Nov 1, 2022

ALBANY, N.Y., November 1, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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New York State Inspector General and lifelong New Yorker Lucy Lang, and Kevin Holland, Master Sergeant, Former Navy SEAL Team 6 and Delta Force, will be featured speakers at The New York Anti Car Theft and Fraud Association (NYACT) 2022 Annual Education Conference on Nov. 9, 2022, at the Heritage Club at Bethpage State Park.  

In addition to serving as New York’s Inspector General, Ms. Lang serves as the Vice Chair of the American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section, a member of the Council on Criminal Justice, and a Term Member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Prior to her appointment, Ms. Lang served as Director of the Institute for Innovation in Prosecution (IIP), and as Assistant District Attorney in Manhattan, where she investigated and prosecuted violent crimes including homicides, gun violence, and domestic abuse. Ms. Lang brings her longstanding commitment to justice to bear in the Office’s investigations into corruption, waste, fraud, abuse, and misconduct in state government as well as deep experience designing and implementing practices that promote institutional integrity, transparency, and accountability. 

Kevin Holland, Master Sergeant, Former Navy SEAL Team 6 and Delta Force, is the only publicly known operative to have served in both units over his noteworthy 20-year military career. Holland entered the Navy in 1988, volunteering for Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training. He first deployed in 1990, and during his deployment, Desert Storm began and during that time was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal and sent to Sniper School. He separated from the Navy in 1995, but after 9/11, Holland re-enlisted. He was assigned to the US Army Special Operations Command, completed the Special Forces Qualification Course, earning his Special Forces Tab and Green Beret. He deployed 20 times to the Middle East, conducting over 2000 combat missions. He was wounded in 2004 when an IED exploded behind his vehicle, and in March 2011, while on a mission in the Middle East, Holland was hit multiple times by a foreign fighter. Holland has received more than 30 awards, including seven Bronze Stars along with two Purple Hearts. 

Other informational sessions will include: 

Michael Mulcahy, Vanguard Direct, presents the Digital Transformation of NYS’s Motor Vehicle Dealer Oversight Program. David M. Masur, Ph.D., ABPP will introduce Basic Concepts of Billing Practices in Psychology, and Thomas Burke, Detective Bureau/Auto Crime, NYPD, will present Photo Identification of Motor Vehicles.     

The New York Anti Car Theft and Fraud Association (NYACT) is New York’s association founded to provide training for insurance and law enforcement personnel to combat vehicle crime and insurance fraud.

Visit nyact.org for articles and from the conference or email the NYACT Office at office@nyact.org.

Source: The New York Anti Car Theft and Fraud Association (NYACT)

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Aug 2, 2022

ALBANY, N.Y., August 2, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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The New York Anti Car Theft and Fraud Association, New York’s association founded to provide training for insurance and law enforcement personnel to combat vehicle crime and insurance fraud, and the New York State Chapter of Special Investigation Units joined forces to present their Annual Joint Summer Conference on July 28.

NYACT Board of Directors’ Chair, Nichole Soriano, Regional Director of Travelers Insurance Company stated, “America is facing a surge in claims and the anti-fraud community needs to provide up-to-date training to handle the increase of fraudulent activity and crime. NYACT and NYSSIU join forces every year for several joint trainings, but this year, due to new trends in the fraudulent claim and auto crime arena, it is more important than ever that we provide law enforcement and our insurance members with skills and tactics to not only solve cases and prosecute criminals, but to also hopefully prevent crimes against the American public.”

Training topics focused on trends affecting digital intelligence, towing fraud, and pain management abuses in the No-Fault and PIP industry.

The annual summer conference goal is to provide current training practices and networking opportunities to state and national law enforcement personnel and insurance industry representatives that focus on fraud investigations.

This annual event was held in person at the historic Thayer Hotel at West Point. Over 130 investigators and insurance personnel registered for the event. Speakers included Joe Stephenson, Director of Digital Intelligence for Intertel, Detective Thomas Burke, Detective and Instructor, NYPD Auto Crime, Matthew J. Smith, Esq., Partner, Callinan & Smith LLP, and Scott E. Metzger, MD.

Media Contact: Abby Curro, office@nyact.org  518-694-8470

Source: The New York Anti Car Theft and Fraud Association