A Wake County woman is facing charges of insurance fraud and obtaining property by false pretense, North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced, the allegations involve her receiving nearly $19,000 from USAA Insurance by providing false statements for services never rendered, according to the NC Department of Insurance.
Tracy Lee Davie, 56, of Wake Forest, was arrested on June 3 after an investigation by the Department of Insurance’s Criminal Investigations Division found she had allegedly submitted fabricated statements to USAA Insurance in a homeowners’ insurance claim, the claim dated back to October 21, 2024, resulting in her illicitly collecting $18,752.25, Causey's office claims she was subsequently given an $8,000 secured bond following her arrest.
Insurance fraud is a costly crime that affects every North Carolinian by inflating insurance premiums, as pointed out by Commissioner Causey, who said, "Insurance fraud is not a victimless crime." He urges citizens to report any suspicious activities to help fight against these fraudulent practices, as per the NC Department of Insurance.
The North Carolina Department of Insurance encourages anyone with information on insurance fraud or related white-collar crimes to come forward, as you can anonymously report by calling their hotline, Commissioner Causey reminds us that combating fraud is a collective effort, that can yield in keeping the costs lower for honest policyholders.
