Pursuant to California Insurance Code Section 1879.2: Any person who knowingly presents false or fraudulent information to obtain or amend insurance coverage or to make a claim for the payment of a loss is guilty of a crime and may be subject to fines  and confinement in state prison.

Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 20-466.03: Any person who knowingly presents a false or fraudulent claim for payment of a loss is subject to criminal and civil penalties.