Queenslanders reeling from deadly flooding have been warned to be wary of “claim farmers” who often show up following disasters to assist with insurance claims. Claim farmers present themselves as firms offering “claims management services” and act as a middleman between claimants and their insurance company for a fee. The warning comes as severe flooding across the east coast of Australia has claimed the lives of 13 Queenslanders and eight people from New South Wales thus far. The current conditions are prime for these firms to target vulnerable flood victims. “We want Queenslanders to be protected, understand the risks and not fall victim to agreements they signed during what is a stressful time,” Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Shannon Fentiman said in a statement. “Many of these claims farmers entice customers to use their services by offering a free inspection, promising your claim will go to the front of the queue …
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