Ep 10: $2.9M Family Scheme, 700+ Fake Policies & the Right Way to Win

19 Aug 2025 · 36 min
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19 Aug 2025 · 36 min

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Episode 10 of Fraud Facts and Life Insurance (hosts Betsy K. Barr and Javon Spencer) presents multiple real-world insurance fraud stories and practical industry guidance. Main stories: a Stevenson family scheme where two life policies paid $2.9M after a healthy person impersonated an ill relative during medical exams and federal authorities seized assets; a Jacksonville case alleging agent Shawana Williams sold 746 fraudulent Aflac policies (192 employees across 14 companies) generating roughly $120k in commissions plus contest bonuses; and a teaser about Joyce Small allegedly obtaining 33 policies on 29 people. The hosts use these cases to discuss red flags, the importance of agent verification, cancer insurance policy benefits, ethical sales practices, and agency training/culture to prevent fraud.

Questions this episode answers

$2.9 million (two claims totaled $2.9M).

Mitch Stevenson (53), Patricia Stevenson (57), Candace Stevenson (30).

The insured relative reportedly had diabetes and weighed 387 pounds; other conditions were mentioned.

Charged with money laundering (up to 20 years per count) and conspiracy to launder money (10 years cited for conspiracy).

Allegedly 746 Aflac policies filed by 37‑year‑old Shawana Williams.

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