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Of course they can. If I was you I would go ahead and report this matter to the adjuster that you dealt with to see if it was incorrect or not. All claims will be audited by the insurance company and the claims department. Any mistake will be found out so you should be truthful. I know with the IRS if you are over paid and make any effort to keep the overpayment without reporting it you are committing fraud and will be prosecuted. That's the IRS.

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Q: You were over paid by insurance company by mistake can they claim this money back?
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