No. 2: ‘The Theft that Wasn’t’
Whether it was sheer nerve, or a complete memory lapse, a man boldly opened a theft claim with Manitoba Public Insurance, stating his vehicle had been stolen in broad daylight from his driveway.
During the course of the subsequent investigation, it was discovered that the vehicle had not been stolen ─ it had been repossessed by a finance company after months of non-payment.
The embarrassed vehicle owner claimed he was unaware of being in arrears. The claim, which would have cost $11,000, was denied.
