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"Will insurance companies find out if I put a different zip code down? I live in NYC but I'm wondering if I can put another zip code outside the city in so my rates go down."
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“Yes,
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companies have tools and data to verify your address and it’s in your best interest to be honest with them. Giving a fake address can void your coverage, and the penalties for being caught without it can be severe.
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