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3 Alarming Auto Insurance Mistakes Santa Clara County Residents Make

November 17th, 2025

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By Joseph Sullan

Picture this: 23 people, all part of a “family and friend” network, orchestrating an elaborate auto insurance fraud scheme. 🚗💰 The alleged ringleader? Gerson Castro Martinez, a 34-year-old mastermind behind this tangled web of deception.

✔️ The Scheme: How the group staged accidents and falsified claims.
✔️ The Bust: The Urban Automobile Insurance Fraud Task Force’s big takedown.
✔️ The Impact: What this means for honest policyholders and insurance rates.

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