(KPEL News) - A Monroe woman was arrested after officials with the Louisiana State Fire Marshal's Office said she tried to claim damages for a fire months before the insurance policy even took effect. How and Why the Investigation into Insurance Fraud Began? According to investigators with the Fire Marshal's Office, the policy was issued by USAA, and the Louisiana Department of Insurance reviewed it and realized something wasn't right. According to the Louisiana State Fire Marshal's Office,Additional investigative efforts determined the reported loss had actually occurred several months before the inception of the insurance policy. How to Report Fraudulent Fire Claims in LouisianaIf you know someone who has committed a fire-related crime, you can report that anonymously at lasfm.org.