N.Y. Penal Law Section 176.15
Insurance fraud in the fourth degree

A person is guilty of insurance fraud in the fourth degree when he commits a fraudulent insurance act and thereby wrongfully takes, obtains or withholds, or attempts to wrongfully take, obtain or withhold property with a value in excess of one thousand dollars. Insurance fraud in the fourth degree is a class E felony.

Source: Section 176.15 — Insurance fraud in the fourth degree, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/PEN/176.­15 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Feb. 28, 2026).

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