February 8, 2026 at 6:55 pm

A Customer Asked Their Insurance Company If Bathroom Water Damage Would Be Covered, But They Failed To Hang Up Properly And Then Talked About Intentionally Causing The Damage

by Michael Levanduski

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Insurance is important to help pay for things when a home or car is damaged due to unforeseen problems.

Some people, however, try to take advantage of their insurance policy by intentionally damaging their property, and if they are caught, they can get in serious trouble.

An insurance company representative in this story took a call from someone asking about their water damage coverage, and after he explained it to them, he heard something that would ensure their claim would be denied.

How not to commit insurance fraud #1

Caller: I have had a terrible leak in the bathroom, it has ruined all our carpets, am I covered?

Easy enough, water leaks happen all the time.

Employee: You do have that cover under your policy, I will send a loss adjuster out to see you as soon as possible.

Caller : Thank you.

Oh no.

Caller fails to hang up properly

Yikes, and this is why they record calls.

Caller : Diedre, turn the taps on it is covered.

Some people are just too stupid. Now they are going to have damage, plus no coverage, plus be facing criminal charges.

Let’s see what the people in the comments say about it.

They don’t deserve to get away with it.

comment 1 39 A Customer Asked Their Insurance Company If Bathroom Water Damage Would Be Covered, But They Failed To Hang Up Properly And Then Talked About Intentionally Causing The Damage

Yeah, made life easier.

Comment 2 39 A Customer Asked Their Insurance Company If Bathroom Water Damage Would Be Covered, But They Failed To Hang Up Properly And Then Talked About Intentionally Causing The Damage

Sure, I’m sure it was stolen.

Comment 3 39 A Customer Asked Their Insurance Company If Bathroom Water Damage Would Be Covered, But They Failed To Hang Up Properly And Then Talked About Intentionally Causing The Damage

Yikes, never give an insurance guy more information than you have to.

Comment 4 27 A Customer Asked Their Insurance Company If Bathroom Water Damage Would Be Covered, But They Failed To Hang Up Properly And Then Talked About Intentionally Causing The Damage

This is exactly it.

Comment 5 27 A Customer Asked Their Insurance Company If Bathroom Water Damage Would Be Covered, But They Failed To Hang Up Properly And Then Talked About Intentionally Causing The Damage

Why is it that criminals are so clueless?

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Senior Contributing Editor, Workplace & Community

Michael Levanduski is a veteran journalist and digital culture specialist with over 15 years of professional writing and research experience. While his background spans emerging technology and complex technical subjects, Michael specializes in analyzing workplace ethics, property disputes, and viral interpersonal dynamics across modern digital forums.

Since joining TwistedSifter in 2024, Michael has authored some of the publication’s most widely read coverage on corporate policy, malicious compliance, and neighborhood relations. Rather than simply aggregating online debates, he brings rigorous research, organizational context, and an empathetic editorial voice to everyday human dilemmas—transforming raw forum discussions into insightful, highly engaging narratives.

When he isn’t covering internet culture, Michael enjoys traveling, keeping up with tech trends, and spending time with his family. Connect with Michael on LinkedIn and Facebook.