For Immediate Release:	Contact:
November 16, 2007	Chrissy Pearson
	Kristin Milam
	(919) 733-5238
Wilson Woman Arrested on Insurance Fraud Charges
RALEIGH -- Insurance Commissioner Jim Long today announced the arrest of Dorothy Faye Joyner, 58, of 4858 Saint Mary's Church Rd., Wilson. Joyner was charged with three counts of obtaining property by false pretense, was processed at the Wilson County Detention center and received a $7,500 bond. The Wilson County Sheriff's Department assisted with the case.
The charges stem from allegations that Joyner received mileage reimbursement payments pursuant to a workers compensation claim. The mileage reimbursement was allegedly made for trips to therapy sessions that Joyner had cancelled. Joyner allegedly received nearly $3,000 from her insurance company.
The Department of Insurance employs 20 sworn law enforcement officers dedicated to investigating claims of insurance fraud. As of September 2007, these investigators have seen 442 cases successfully closed with more than $14.2 million in restitution and recoveries and 36 criminal convictions.
To report suspected fraud, contact the Department of Insurance Investigations Division at (919) 807-6840. Callers may remain anonymous. Information is also available at the N.C. Dept. of Insurance Web site.
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