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EPISODE · Mar 26, 2026 · 1H 10M

California Businesses Pay Money to Law Enforcement to Fight Fraud | But is it working?

from Fraudcraft · host Teena

California businesses are paying into a system they don’t fully understand.Every year, roughly 0.66% of your workers’ compensation premium goes toward funding fraud investigations in California—totaling nearly $90 million annually. But where is that money going? And is it actually working?In this powerful episode of Fraudcraft, host Teena sits down with two insiders:Shaddi Kamiabipour – Former Orange County District Attorney prosecutorDon Marshall – Former Vice President of SIU and former Chair of the California Fraud Assessment CommissionTogether, they break down:How fraud funding actually works behind the scenesWhy employers—not insurance companies—are the real victimsThe shocking lack of transparency and accessible dataWhy fraud referrals are declining despite massive fraud exposureHow prosecutors decide which cases to pursue (and which they don’t)The truth about accountability—and why some counties still get funding💥 You’ll also hear raw, unfiltered discussion about:Why some fraud cases never get chargedWhy fraud is harder to prosecute than murder casesThe disconnect between the private sector and law enforcementWhat California businesses MUST understand to protect themselvesIf you own a business in California, this episode directly affects your bottom line.#fraudcraft #fraud #fraudalert #fraudprevention #fraudschemes #fraudinvestigation #business #businessnews #businessowner #businessgrowth #businesstips #businessideas #businesssuccess #businessstrategy #crimeinvestigation #workcomp #workerscomp #caworkerscomp #law #lawyers #attorney #lawenforcement #california #money #followthemoney #insurancetips #insurancefraud #insuranceindustry #legalethics #riskmanagementSupport the show

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