About AntiFraud News
AntiFraud News is an independent consumer resource built around one idea: when it comes to your money, the other side of the table almost always knows more than you do — and they're counting on it. After an accident, an insurance claim, or a settlement offer, most people simply don't know what they're actually owed. We build free tools and plain-English guides to close that gap.
What we do
We make free calculators and guides that show you, in your own browser, what a fair number looks like — and exactly how it's built. Our first tool is the Diminished Value Calculator, which estimates how much resale value your car lost after a wreck. More money-protection tools are on the way (settlement estimators, total-loss checkers, and more).
How we're different — and how we make money
Most "free calculators" in this space are bait. They collect your email and then upsell you a few-hundred-dollar service. We don't. Here's our promise, in plain terms:
We don't sell appraisals. We don't do lead generation. We don't work for insurance companies. The tools are the product, and they're genuinely free — no email wall, no account, no catch.
We make money from advertising. That's it. Keeping the tools free and honest is what earns the traffic that pays for the site — so our incentives point the same way yours do: give you the real number.
Our editorial standards
- We show our work. Every estimate reveals its formula and inputs — no black box you have to trust.
- We cite real sources. Factual and legal claims link to primary sources (court rulings, statutes, official data), not our own say-so.
- We're honest about limits. Where an industry formula understates real losses, we say so and frame the result as a starting point, not gospel.
- We're not lawyers. Our tools and guides are educational, not legal or financial advice. For advice on your specific situation, talk to a licensed attorney or your state Department of Insurance.
A note on the name
AntiFraud News has covered consumer protection for years. Today our focus is sharper: the everyday financial "fraud" of being quietly shortchanged on a claim or a settlement — and giving you the tools to push back.
Disclaimer: The information and tools on AntiFraud News are provided for general educational purposes and do not constitute legal, financial, or professional advice. Laws and figures vary by state and change over time. Always verify specifics with a qualified professional or the relevant government agency before acting.