In this photo of an article it tells a story about a man who insured his expensive cigars against fire. He then proceeded to smoke the cigars over around a months time period. After smoking the cigars he called up the insurance company and filed a claim that the cigars burned up in a series of small fires. The insurance company wouldn't pay so he sued them and won a $15,000 settlement from them. After he deposited the check the insurance company had him arrested for 24 counts of arson. He was convicted and had to serve 24 months in jail and pay a $24,000 fine.
Read the full article about the guy who burned his cigars and then claimed insurance money. Source: Big-boys.com |