Think Before You Sign: Mercury Insurance Urges Homeowners to Stay Alert for Insurance Scams

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Last update: Oct 21, 2025

Company Offers Tips to Help Consumers Spot Scams and Protect Their Coverage

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Home insurance is intended to give homeowners peace of mind by protecting their most valuable asset, but not everyone who purports to be selling insurance operates with integrity. Insurance fraud, including homeowners insurance fraud, is all too common in the U.S., costing it approximately $308.6 billion — or about $900 more per policyholder annually in increased premiums.