Newsroom
Commerce by the numbers
The Minnesota Department of Commerce works alongside people and businesses across the state to protect consumers, act as a trusted resource, and help everyone have a chance to thrive in a fair and reliable marketplace.
How to contact us
Have a question? Need an interview? Looking for a high-resolution logo or image? Call Media Relations and Public Affairs Director Jen Longaecker at 651-478-9457 or send an email to news.commerce@state.mn.us.
Submit a Data Practices Request
Leadership
Email Media Relations and Public Affairs Director Jen Longaecker for interviews with Commerce leadership and subject matter experts.
Learn More About Commerce’s Leadership Team
Connect with @MNCommerce
News Releases
Report details fraud investigations, criminal charges and work of Minnesota’s Commerce Fraud Bureau
7/30/2021 12:15:36 PM
The Minnesota Department of Commerce has published the annual report of the Minnesota Commerce Fraud Bureau. The Commerce Fraud Bureau (CFB) is the recognized leader in fraud and white-collar criminal investigations in the State of Minnesota.
The CFB is a statutorily authorized law enforcement agency within the Minnesota Department of Commerce charged with conducting criminal investigations involving insurance fraud and related crimes.
Insurance fraud makes insurance premiums more expensive for all Minnesotans.
The report for investigations in 2020 includes the following highlights:
- Despite numerous impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the CFB initiated investigations into 3,600 fraud cases in 2020 an increase of 11% from 2019
- The five largest areas of suspected fraud reported to the CFB were automobile insurance, health care insurance, homeowners’ insurance, workers’ compensation insurance, agent and broker fraud
- The major case highlights section of the report describes details of several investigations conducted by the CFB during 2020 or instances that were the result from cases that went to trial during 2020.
Criminals investigated by the CFB often target seniors, vulnerable individuals and people desperate for help in times of dire need.
Read about the Commerce Fraud Bureau work to deter, investigate and when necessary bring insurance fraud criminals to justice.
Prevention is the key. If you see something, say something.
If you have a question or concern about a possible scam or fraud scheme, contact the Department of Commerce Consumer Services Center at consumer.protection@state.mn.us or by phone at 651-239-1600 or 800-657-3602.
Fraud
Consumers
Insurance
Enforcement