Suckage: people using WTC for insurance fraud

Thunder · 11-28-2001, 10:32 AM

http://www.cnn.com/2001/LAW/11/28/te...aud/index.html

ZEBULON, Georgia (CNN) -- A Georgia couple, held on insurance fraud charges for allegedly trying to cash in on a national tragedy, appears Wednesday before a county magistrate court for a bond hearing.

Pike County Sheriff's Department arrested the pair Monday after investigators said Charles Allen Gavett, 44, had falsely reported the death of his wife, Cynthia S. Gavett, 40, in the September 11 terrorist attacks in New York City.

Sheriff Jimmy Thomas told CNN that the Gavetts' insurance company telephoned his office November 10 to verify that Mrs. Gavett lived at the address given on Mr. Gavett's claim and to ask if they were known to authorities.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution cited authorities in Georgia who said the Gavetts remained at their residence in Concord, a small town about 45 miles south of Atlanta, after the World Trade Center tragedy.

"It just so happened that I knew of the family," Thomas said. "We're a small county. We contacted some of the locals in the area and they verified that they had seen her since the 11th, and then at that point we notified both the New York police and the insurance company."

Georgia Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine said both Thomas and the Gavetts' insurance company contacted his office early last week, prompting the state investigation.

Thomas said that Gavett filed a missing person report with the New York Police Department shortly after terrorists hijacked commercial airliners and flew them into the city's World Trade Center towers.

He claimed his wife "had a 9 a.m. appointment on September 11 with a financial services firm in the building," Thomas said.

On September 29, Gavett e-mailed Minnesota Life Insurance Co. to notify them of his claim, and followed up on October 2 with a phone call.

Oxendine said the Gavetts' 14-year-old daughter "signed an affidavit that indicated her mother was missing."

"But at this time we don't suspect that she had any criminal intent," the commissioner said. "We're not at this time impugning her in any way."

Oxendine said, however, that the local district attorney could file additional charges -- such as contributing to the delinquency of a minor for having the child sign a false statement -- against the parents.

"We only deal with the insurance fraud," he said. "Anything else would be the district attorney."

The insurance fraud charges against the Gavetts are felony charges that carry up to 10 years in prison and a maximum $10,000 fine.

--CNN

helius · 11-28-2001, 10:39 AM

People like that...

spigidygak · 11-28-2001, 01:03 PM

Yep, it was bound to happen. . . damn bastards with no shame at all. I say the punishment should be to hitchike yer keyster to new york and be forced to clean up the mess until its over.

dbax791 · 11-28-2001, 08:06 PM

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Originally posted by spigidygak
Yep, it was bound to happen. . . damn bastards with no shame at all. I say the punishment should be to hitchike yer keyster to new york and be forced to clean up the mess until its over.

Yeah, these folks are lower than dirt. And they even made their daughter sign that. Jeez. That 10000 fine seems very low for this offense.

attgig · 11-29-2001, 12:12 PM

makes me sick....

punks...give em 10 years....
punks...

SpeedEng · 11-29-2001, 12:44 PM

What bastards! they should get the max in jail and in fine

Grimm · 11-29-2001, 02:55 PM

I feel sorry for the kid. Probably end up in a home for this. All she did was sign something her parents told her to. Who can you trust if not your parents?

OC · 12-08-2001, 11:56 AM

The penalty for this should be very severe - a 10k fine is not nearly enough. They tried to take advantage of the loss of thousands of lives. Fine - take away their freedom for a while. Maybe then they'll learn to appreciate life.

-OC

11-28-2001, 10:32 AM	#1
Thunder Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 580	Suckage: people using WTC for insurance fraud http://www.cnn.com/2001/LAW/11/28/te...aud/index.html ZEBULON, Georgia (CNN) -- A Georgia couple, held on insurance fraud charges for allegedly trying to cash in on a national tragedy, appears Wednesday before a county magistrate court for a bond hearing. Pike County Sheriff's Department arrested the pair Monday after investigators said Charles Allen Gavett, 44, had falsely reported the death of his wife, Cynthia S. Gavett, 40, in the September 11 terrorist attacks in New York City. Sheriff Jimmy Thomas told CNN that the Gavetts' insurance company telephoned his office November 10 to verify that Mrs. Gavett lived at the address given on Mr. Gavett's claim and to ask if they were known to authorities. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution cited authorities in Georgia who said the Gavetts remained at their residence in Concord, a small town about 45 miles south of Atlanta, after the World Trade Center tragedy. "It just so happened that I knew of the family," Thomas said. "We're a small county. We contacted some of the locals in the area and they verified that they had seen her since the 11th, and then at that point we notified both the New York police and the insurance company." Georgia Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine said both Thomas and the Gavetts' insurance company contacted his office early last week, prompting the state investigation. Thomas said that Gavett filed a missing person report with the New York Police Department shortly after terrorists hijacked commercial airliners and flew them into the city's World Trade Center towers. He claimed his wife "had a 9 a.m. appointment on September 11 with a financial services firm in the building," Thomas said. On September 29, Gavett e-mailed Minnesota Life Insurance Co. to notify them of his claim, and followed up on October 2 with a phone call. Oxendine said the Gavetts' 14-year-old daughter "signed an affidavit that indicated her mother was missing." "But at this time we don't suspect that she had any criminal intent," the commissioner said. "We're not at this time impugning her in any way." Oxendine said, however, that the local district attorney could file additional charges -- such as contributing to the delinquency of a minor for having the child sign a false statement -- against the parents. "We only deal with the insurance fraud," he said. "Anything else would be the district attorney." The insurance fraud charges against the Gavetts are felony charges that carry up to 10 years in prison and a maximum $10,000 fine. --CNN __________________ You're packing a suitcase for a place none of us has been A place that has to be believed to be seen (Walk On - U2) HEBREWS 11:13-16

11-28-2001, 01:03 PM	#3
spigidygak Admiral Join Date: May 2000 Location: Redlands & San Diego, CA. Posts: 5,882	Yep, it was bound to happen. . . damn bastards with no shame at all. I say the punishment should be to hitchike yer keyster to new york and be forced to clean up the mess until its over. __________________

11-29-2001, 12:12 PM	#5
attgig Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: the burbs of baltimore Posts: 11,924	makes me sick.... punks...give em 10 years.... punks... __________________

12-08-2001, 11:56 AM	#8
OC the admiral formerly known as overclocked Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Outside the mainstream Posts: 5,922	The penalty for this should be very severe - a 10k fine is not nearly enough. They tried to take advantage of the loss of thousands of lives. Fine - take away their freedom for a while. Maybe then they'll learn to appreciate life. -OC __________________ But what is adulthood except a delayed end-run around our parents' better judgment? -- Peter Egan cough

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11-28-2001, 10:39 AM	#2
helius Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Washington DC Posts: 798	People like that...

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SpeedEng Commander Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: NYC Posts: 1,216	What bastards! they should get the max in jail and in fine

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Grimm 100% Pure Evil Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 7,861	I feel sorry for the kid. Probably end up in a home for this. All she did was sign something her parents told her to. Who can you trust if not your parents?

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