Monday, April 27, 2026

The Sunshine Shoals Gazette

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Retired Con Artist Launches Elaborate Hurricane Insurance Fraud Scheme Using Inflatable Pool Toys

Leonard "Slick" Simmons was caught attempting to file $2.3 million in hurricane damage claims using strategically positioned inflatable pool toys and carefully arranged lawn furniture. His 73-year-old accomplice provided "witness testimony" using a rubber duck as a prop.