Have you lost money to a scam? Are you eligible for a refund?

The Financial and Cyber Crime Group is encouraging any Queenslander who may have been the victim of a scam or lost money through Western Union to take action by February 12.
Western Union has agreed to pay a penalty of US$586 million to the United States’ Department of Justice (DOJ) after admitting to aiding and abetting wire fraud. The DOJ is using this penalty to provide refunds to eligible people worldwide who were tricked into paying scammers via Western Union between 2004 to January 2017.
Australian consumers can find out more information and how to apply for a possible refund of money lost via a scam at the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) Scamwatch page here:
https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/news/victims-scammed-via-western-union-may-get-refund
“This is a great outcome for consumers.  I encourage any Queenslander who has lost money in a scam involving a Western Union money transfer to visit the ACCC website and take the necessary steps to recover

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Stolen vehicle alert, Tuesday January 23

Vehicle type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle description
Date reported

Mini Cooper
Black
091SZK
Hatchback
23/01/18

Nissan Patrol
Brown
100TIA
Utility
23/01/18

Suzuki GW250
Red
236LZ
Motorcycle
21/01/18

Honda Civic
White
645MDI
Sedan
22/01/18

Trailers Direct
NIL
243QYK
Domestic box trailer
22/01/18

Husqvarna Te450
Red
283QO
Motorcycle
20/01/18

Toyota Landcruiser
Black
757XEU
Station Wagon
23/01/18

Wade 00001
NIL
AD7918
Domestic box trailer
21/01/18

Police advise that residents should secure their homes and vehicles to avoid opportunistic thefts.
In the past, many vehicles have been taken while the victims were at home.
Keys, mobile phones and cash were also stolen after thieves allegedly gained entry to homes and easily located car keys in plain view.
Hiding car keys and valuables will make it difficult for offenders to steal your vehicle and other property.
Ask yourself: “Where are your keys?”
 
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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