Columbus Woman Arrested for Insurance Fraud

ATLANTA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced today that Jamie Matthews, 28, was arrested for one count of Insurance Fraud. Ms. Matthews was arrested in connection with a Bibb County Case.   

“After purchasing a damaged vehicle, she added it to her Geico insurance policy,” said Commissioner King. “She subsequently filed a claim in the amount of $2,500 for the damage that had happened before the car was insured.”

On January 11th, the suspect was arrested for this outstanding Bibb County warrant.

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The mission of the Office of the Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner is to protect Georgia families by providing access to vital insurance products and safe buildings through fair regulation that creates economic opportunities for all Georgians.