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Insurance Scam That Stole $962K | Providence News
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- Jul 24, 2026
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Summary
A New Bedford couple, Brendan and Lisa Lawler, are heading to prison after stealing over $962,000 from at least 50 clients and insurers through their insurance brokerage. They used new client payments to cover old debts, faked documents, and lied to maintain the illusion of coverage. Their scheme shattered trust and led to guilty pleas and sentences of eight months in prison plus three years of supervised release, with restitution still being calculated. This case is a stark warning about the dangers of trusting unvetted business partners—especially when money and security are on the line. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e8081a4fc37b2a2e