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Saturday, August 1, 2026

'Fake Bear' Attack Leads to Jail Time — Three California Residents Sentenced After Being Convicted of Insurance Fraud Scheme Using Animal Costume

 

Three men in have been sent to jail after attempting an absurd insurance scheme involving bear attacks on luxury vehicles, can report.

The only problem was that the "bear" was , a ruse police quickly saw through.

The Bear Necessities

The men used a person in a bear costume to destroy their pricey vehicles.
Source: California Department of Insurance

The men used a person in a bear costume to destroy their pricey vehicles.

The men were arrested following a California Department of Insurance investigation dubbed "Operation Bear Claw." Officials said the trio used a person in a bear suit to stage fake attacks on the high-end vehicles, then submitted fraudulent claims seeking payouts from insurance companies.

The department’s investigation began after the insurance company suspected fraud. The suspects claimed a bear entered their 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost and caused damage to the inside.

They even provided video footage to their insurance company, which showed the alleged bear in the vehicle.

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