OSINT for Claims Investigations

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Course overview

Fraud is getting smarter—so should you. In today’s digital world, valuable clues are often hiding in plain sight. This course will show you how to find them. OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) is a powerful tool for insurance adjusters and investigators. Whether you're verifying injury claims, uncovering hidden assets, or flagging staged accidents, OSINT gives you a smarter, faster way to investigate.
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  • Author: Curtis Whitfill
  • Level: Basic
  • Study time:  1 hours
  • Exams: 10

What You’ll Learn?

  • What OSINT is and how it supports modern claims investigations
  • How to gather intelligence from social media, public records, and online marketplaces
  • Tools and techniques to identify red flags and inconsistencies
  • Legal and ethical guidelines for using open-source data
  • How to document and report OSINT findings for SIU and legal use

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Course contents

Meet the instructor

Curtis Whitfill

VP SIU Anti-Fraud Compliance & CE Programs

Curtis Whitfill, a seasoned expert in insurance fraud investigation, holds a graduate degree in Leadership and a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice. Joining VRC in 2019, he has extensive experience from USAA, Avis Budget Group, and Unified Investigations, focusing on SIU and claims management.
With a law enforcement background in major crimes investigation at the Texas DOI, Curtis has received awards from the FBI and US Attorneys' office. He holds multiple certifications, including CIFI and CFE, and is a licensed Texas Adjuster and CE Instructor.

A dedicated speaker and educator, Curtis has authored over 30 CE-approved courses, reaching over 30,000 claims professionals, and is committed to combating insurance fraud through impactful presentations at industry conferences and webinars.