More research is needed into the high-speed mobile phone technology before it is rolled out in Australia, an international expert says.
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R U in Control? campaign targets fraud
Today Commissioner Ian Stewart announced the R U in Control? campaign, aimed at empowering Queenslanders and helping them avoid becoming a victim of cyber and financial crime.
The Commissioner said it had been estimated that organised crime costs the Australian economy $21 billion per year with $8.5 billion of that figure directly related to cyber, identity and corporate crime.
“While police and other agencies work to prevent these crimes and apprehend those who target vulnerable Queenslanders, it is important we fight this battle as a united front and take the control back from these fraudsters and scammers,” Commissioner Stewart said.
“Too many Queensland businesses and individuals are being targeted by criminals stealing data for use in other crimes or holding businesses to ransom for large sums of money.
“We are also seeing vulnerable Queenslanders targeted daily with cold call investment scams, malicious emails and fake website scams,” Commissioner Stewart said.
The R U in Control?
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Lock and secure your vehicle at all times (even while driving)
Police are urging motorists to be aware of hijackings that have occurred across the Ipswich Police District.
The best course of action to take in the event a stranger attempts to get in your vehicle – whilst you are stopped at a set of lights, filling up on fuel, or at a stop sign – is to ensure that the doors are locked and secured.
If someone managed to access your vehicle, scream, sound the horn, take the keys out of the ignition or throw them away. To best preserve your personal safety get out of the vehicle. Run to a safe place and raise the alarm and call Triple Zero (000).
Always remain vigilant and not complacent. Be aware of your surroundings and act on your instincts. Being committed to your personal safety is fundamental to maintaining it.
If you note suspicious behaviour by a person or vehicle, contact police immediately and providing
Stolen vehicle alert, Friday August 18
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.
Police advise that residents should secure their homes and vehicles to avoid opportunistic thefts. Hiding car keys and valuables will make it difficult for offenders to steal your vehicle and other property.
Ask yourself: “Where are my car keys?”
If you can, secure your car in a garage or park your vehicle inside of your yard rather than on the street. This will also assist in the prevention of number plates being stolen.
Vehicle Type
Colour
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle Description
Date Reported
Nissan
White
Nil
Motorcycle
16/08/17
Holden Rodeo
White
231HSK
Utility
18/08/17
Hockney Atm Over 4.5T
Nil
404QYF
Semi-trailer
17/08/17
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
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