Some Gen Z May Not Realize They're Committing Fraud

If you're under the age of 34, you may be more willing to commit insurance fraud, according to new research from the University of Georgia.

The findings of the study suggest that younger adults (Generation Z and young Millennials) are more likely than older generations to deceive an insurance company in order to save money or help someone else—sometimes without realizing that what they're doing is illegal.

"Many people, especially younger people, have an adversarial relationship with insurance companies," said consumer economist professor Brenda Cude, lead author of the study, in a statement.

"If you're pushed into a position of thinking you need to fight, maybe that pushes people into actions that they wouldn't otherwise consider , especially if they're not aware that it's technicall