On the role of consultation and reference activities of intelligent persons in the investigation of fraud in the field of auto insurance

The article is devoted to the study of issues related to the possibility of using the advice of knowledgeable persons at different stages of the investigation of criminal cases initiated on the fact of committing fraudulent actions in the field of auto insurance. Materials and methods: the methodological basis of the study was the general dialectical method of scientific knowledge, general scientific methods of cognition, as well as some particular scientific methods, including: generalization of investigative and judicial practice, literary and Internet sources covering various issues of using special knowledge in the investigation of fraud in the field of auto insurance, as well as in general concerning the issues of disclosure, investigation and prevention of the category of crimes under consideration. The results of the study: made it possible to determine that the advisory (reference) activities of knowledgeable individuals can often provide tremendous assistance in detecting, investigating and preventing fraud in the auto insurance industry. The need for such assistance is due to the variety of ways of preparing, committing and concealing crimes. So, as part of the investigation of fraud in the field of auto insurance, it is appropriate to resort to advisory assistance for preparing for many investigative actions and, of course, for preparing and conducting a number of operational-search activities. Findings and conclusions: the study showed that the use of advisory assistance is essential in the preparation and appointment of various forensic examinations and research on cases related to the investigation of fraudulent activities in the field of auto insurance, as well as for high-quality and comprehensive preparation for the production of investigative actions and operational search activities. In this regard, it is necessary to use such opportunities in the investigation of each criminal case initiated on the fact of fraudulent activities in the field of auto insurance.