sliming
n.— «Under Field’s supervision, FGS agents allegedly used a deceptive practice known as “sliming” to sell Coastal auto policies. They would alter the accident records of questionable drivers and falsify information about car values and commute mileage so applicants could qualify for insurance.» —“Former insurance industry ‘bad actor’ again accused of fraud” by Ronald Campbell Orange County Register (California) Aug. 23, 2009. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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