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Authorities say a central New York convenience store’s surveillance cameras caught a man purposely pouring soda on the floor and then faking a fall so he could file an insurance claim against the business.

Insurance fraud investigators say the store’s security videotape shows Barnes pouring soda on the floor. Officials say “injured” filed a claim with the stores insurer and later withdrew the claim.

Paperless Comment: all business owners, are encouraged to install security cameras, and it doesn’t cost much these days. Those cameras can be setup to record only when there is movement detected. With development of technology, 24/7 access via internet or cellphone does not cost extra. This can help to avoid fake liability and workers compensation claims, as well as property damage and theft. In fact, one of our insureds has installed cameras on the loading dock and recorded 90% decline in Workers Comp. claims and the thefts of property (he sells large granite stone plates) were 100% decreased…