Spotting Worker Fraud Washington State Fraud Home Fiscal Year 2000 Fraud Report Spotting Worker Fraud Below are just some of the many red flags that may indicate potential fraudulent activity by the worker related to workers' compensation claims. Worker Fraud Indicators Injuries that have no witness other than the worker. Conflicting stories as to how the injury occurred. Time lapses between the injury and the date of first medical treatment. Injury sustained while off work.
Injury occurs immediately prior to planned strike or job completion.
Injury occurs immediately prior to or after disciplinary action against the worker. Injury occurs immediately prior to job termination. Worker claiming a spouse when not married. Worker observed working while on time-loss. Worker moves out of state or country shortly after alleged injury.