Multiple cases of insurance fraud involving amputations have surfaced recently. A podiatrist in Tennessee was convicted of fraud, leading to state expenses in millions. In another incident, a man convinced a friend to amputate his legs for a $1.3 million insurance scam, receiving only $7,200. A Taiwan college student also amputated his legs for the same scam, but received a minimal amount that must be returned. The accused fraudster had his legs amputated in a scheme gone wrong.
A man was accused of convincing a friend to amputate his own legs so they could receive an insurance payout. https://t.co/0xrEP6nmj6
Accused fraudster has legs amputated in alleged scheme gone wrong: Authorities https://t.co/WZK0xvb7vC https://t.co/CYCmCloqC8
REPORT: Taiwan college student amputates his own legs after being persuaded by a friend for a $1.3 million insurance scam only to get $7,200 which must be returned. Biggest L of the year award goes to this guy. A Taiwan student allegedly put his feet in dry ice for a whopping… https://t.co/kjILHKSmih