Worcester Auto Repairer Damaged Cars In $170K Insurance Ruse: AG

SHREWSBURY, MA — A Shrewsbury man who owns two automotive repair businesses was indicted in connection with a complex motor vehicle fraud scheme in where he damaged vehicles and stole $170,000, according to Attorney General Maura Healey. He was indicted Thursday on charges of insurance fraud, larceny over $1,200, attempted larceny and destruction of property.

Adam Haddad, 42, owns ADH Collison of Boston Inc. in Everett and Accurate Collision Inc. in Worcester. The AG's office launched an investigation into the locations after getting a referral from the Insurance Fraud Bureau. According to the AG's office, Haddad regularly enhanced damage — and caused new damage — to customer’s vehicles in order to falsely inflate appraisal repair quotes for labor, paint and parts reimbursement requests. Haddad would then make an additional profit by pocketing the insurance company’s check and not completing the necessary repairs on the customers’ cars.

Surveillance footage from one of Haddad’s business locations shows him using mallets, sledge hammers, and pieces of wood to intentionally cause damage to five customers’ vehicles.
In total, the AG’s Office alleges that he stole more than $170,000 from 11 different insurance companies.

If any member of the public believes they may have been victimized by this conduct or has any information relating to others who may have been victimized, they are encouraged to contact the Attorney General’s Office Insurance Fraud Tip Line at 617-573-5330.