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Cookeville Police issued a press release today in regards to a Western union Scam.
Officials said if you lost money to a scammer and had to pay using Western Union, you can now file a claim to get your money back.
“Unfortunately, the the good reputation and name of Western Union has been completely clouded,” Middle Tennessee BBB CEO Kathleen Calligan said. “Scammers have used it as a vehicle to get money and disappear without a trace.”
Only those targeted by the scam between January 1st of 2004 and January 19th of 2017 can file claims. Claims must be filed by February 12th of 2018.
If you have been a victim of any of the following scams you can file a claim with the Federal Trade Commission to get your money back.
- Online or internet scams – you did not receive the items you tried to buy online.
- Lottery or prize promotion scams – you were told you won a lottery or sweepstakes, but never got the prize.
- Emergency or grandparent scams – you sent money to someone pretending to be a relative or friend in urgent need of money.
- Advance-fee loan scams – you paid upfront fees, but did not get the promised loans.
- Online dating or romance scams – you sent money to someone who created a fake profile on a dating or social networking website.
If you believe you have been a victim of one of these scams or filed a police report with the Cookeville Police Department, you can contact Victim Services Coordinator Tara Bates at 931-520-5302.
