Tasmanian Woman Loses $10K to Stolen Van | Sydney News

A Tasmanian woman lost ten thousand dollars after buying a stolen van off Facebook Marketplace—thinking it was legit, even with a clean vehicle check. The seller, who leased the van through a rent-to-buy scheme, got a suspended sentence but no order to repay her. Leanne Roney, now unable to work due to a past injury, is still fighting for her money back as consumer advocates push for stronger protections on digital marketplaces. The van was eventually repossessed, but not before she had to scramble to stop it from being towed. She suspects the seller used a device to hide dashboard errors, and while police issued a restitution order, she’s skeptical the seller can pay. This case exposes the real risks of online car sales—and the urgent need for accountability from platforms profiting from them. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/49e2ae46b847d970