Released: December 15, 2009

A Shreveport agent was served by Department of Insurance Fraud Section Investigators today with a $5,000 fine notice for allegedly manufacturing and presenting a fraudulent insurance identification card to a customer.

Carlos Vandarryl Boston (56) was served by Department of Insurance Fraud Section Investigators today with a $5,000 fine notice. Boston is alleged to have created and issued a fraudulent identification card to a customer to submit to the Louisiana Department of Motor Vehicles as proof of insurance. The DMV contacted the insurance company listed on the card and was advised that the customer was not covered by them during the time in question.

Department records show that Boston was issued a Life Insurance and Accident & Health license in October 1997, a Property & Casualty and Vehicle Physical Damage license in July 2006, and a Variable Contracts license in April 2007. All licenses are currently valid.

Boston has 30 days from time of service to pay the $5,000 fine or his licenses will be suspended until the fine is paid. He also has 30 days from today to file a written demand for an administrative hearing to contest this action taken by the Department of Insurance.

Commissioner Donelon urges consumers who feel uneasy about any insurance related transaction to call the Department of Insurance Fraud Section at 225-342-4956 or 1-800-259-5300. If callers do not want their names used, they can request that their involvement be kept confidential.