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Western Union worst online experience ever

i have never had a worst experience doing online than this. I have given more personal and credit information than I had to in buying a flipping car! And i was STILL denied in giving my daughter money for christmas.

This is beyond ridiculous. Aside from an agent who's accent was so deep, I couldn't even understand her when she spelled words out, the entire process, which includes an ignorant, jerk of a person named Frank, the sTupervisor, this is one to scratch up for complaint boards. I was treated like crap and I was only trying to send my daughter money, to which this whole process could have been done (as done previously) in 10 minutes or less at a Walmart or Rite-Aid.

And NOW, to add insult to injury, i have $55 dollars taken OUT of my bank that never went in the first place, only to be said that it will be DAYS before I see it put back in. Absoltuely the worst and I will post boards everywhere about how BAD and AWFUL this service was. Never ever ever will I use this again. And that was being nice.

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Goldysue
Melbourne, US
Feb 03, 2011 12:33 am EST

I am referring here to a transaction that I attempted via online.westernunion.com. Simply put: STAY AWAY FROM THEM ! I needed to send $150. to Costa Rica. Time was of the essence. 6 days later the result is: I have been debited $22. oo from my bank account as a service fee. The $150. was never sent; 31 cents was sent. They informed me that I should be happy they didn't charge me a $35. Cancellation Fee ~ Eventually I discovered that my local Publix supermarket will wire money via Western Union. The entire transaction, including the $$ arriving in Costa Rica took about 6 minutes. The online transaction took about 12 hours total dealing with the whole situation. One of my worst business experiences of my life.

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jw wu
Brooklyn, US
Feb 26, 2010 8:51 pm EST

I attempted to send via WU's online service, using my VISA card. At the end of the form-filling process I received on-screen directions to call customer service, 'additional information was required for confirmation of identity.' Long story short, they refused to complete the transaction (and wouldn't explain why...I can tell you all of my 'identity' details are in order, so I couldn't begin to guess). Funds were, nevertheless, deducted from my account. I called Western Union customer service, they were of no help; said they had faxed notice to return funds to my bank, that funds were 'not with WU, but were being held by my bank.' This is irrelevant and is an answer that should not be accepted by any WU customer. Fact is, WU submitted the charge to the bank *before* the transaction was complete and without the service being rendered. Bad process, equally bad customer service. I certainly should not have to bear the burden of absent funds for a service that wasn't rendered and neither should any customer. Profoundly frustrating. A quick search of online customer complaints/reviews reveals that my experience is not a unique one. Funds are still absent from my account.

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AngryConsumer10
Portland, US
Feb 09, 2010 7:11 am EST

The same thing happened to me, I sent 800 + the 68$ fee for a total of $868 to Iraq to my husband. I had plenty of money in my account, but after filling out all the information I got the message "This transaction has been declined" Well I checked my bank statement and there was the $868.00 plus a test transaction of $0.00 So I called the customer service line and they stated the money is pending but will be put back in my account eventually. They need to come up with a different system. I want my money back so I can send it at Rite Aid. Now its just floating there under pending. I dont dare send it till I know they refunded the $868.00 from the online transaction. That should be illegal, either its declined and they dont charge your account or its approved, how is there an in-between? I'm glad I didnt have an emergency. Worst on-line service ever!

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Western Union fraudlent transfer

Western Union staff were involved in fraudulently taking funds from the intended receiptent ( a two leat employee of ours) when he could not produce a current identity card when asked. His photo ID card had expired one month earlier. Before hand he did complete the form WU asked him to complete to receive funds and he correctly answered the skill testing question. He spoke to the local manger who advised hi mthere wasn't anything they could do. The form which he completed was left in the WU office in Post Bank offices in Wandegeya district of Kampala Uganda in Oct 26th, 2009. The receiptent then contact us, and as the sender we checked the transfer. WU advised that the funds had been received. When we advised they had not been received as intended... they said they would investigate and send us a letter. A few days afterwards a letter arrived advising us that WU had paid the funds as per their contract. If we wanted help we were give an 800 number to call. Sadly the number given does not work from our calling areas (Canada)! WU were not at all helpful. They advised that we would have to have the receiptent have local police investigae and then contact them with details. We are convinced a staff member of WU (or their agent Post Bank were involved in absconding with some $200. This cold only have been accomplished as an "inside" job. We definitely do not intend to use Western Union again.

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errol rozario
, IN
Aug 12, 2011 12:35 pm EDT

yes, vey much

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errol rozario
, IN
Aug 12, 2011 12:33 pm EDT

I FULLY AGREE, I WAS MYSLEF SUBJECT TO A CASE OF CHEATING, MY BR IN AUSTRALIA SENT ME A MONEY TRANSFER, I WENT TO MY NEAREST AGENT ` D' ZONE CURRENCY SERVICES ' BY NAME, ITS ON THE KAMANAHALLI MAIN ROAD, BANG OPPOSITE THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURH, BANGALORE, PRESENTED MY MTCN NUMBER & WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO MONEY, I DOUBT THIS YOUNG GUY, ( BARELY OUT OF HIS TEENS), HE THEN TURNED ROUND THE MONITOR TO SHOW ME THE BLANK ( DIDN'T CHECK WHETHER IT WAS AGAISNT MY MTCN- THAT WAS A [censored] OF ME), ANYWAY I BELIEVED HIM, CALLED UP BY BR TO INFORM HIM, ( MIDNIGHT FOR HIM) SAID HE WOULD GET BACK, THE NEXT MORNING, I WAS TOLD THAT THE MONEY HAD ALREADY BEEN TAKEN OUT AGAISNT MY NAME, MUCH BEFORE I COULD GET TO THE AGENT, NOW, THIS DOEN'T MAKE SENSE, EITHER THIS IS AN INSIDER'S JOB, OR THE AGENT HAD AN UNDERSTANDING, I NEED TO FILE A POLICE COMPLAINT & TAKE IT FROM THERE, IN A NUT SHELL, USE YOUR BANK ACCOUNT TO TRANSFER FUNDS, THE WESTERN UNION IS AT BEST A FAKE, THE MORE PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT THIS THE BETTER. PLEASE BE AWARE

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Azren
, MY
Nov 17, 2010 10:26 am EST
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i have transfer money using WU..the question is, can i get back my money? i really want it back because there is an emergency where i need lots of money to use..can WU located and trace the person that pick up the money using MTCN? because the person cheating on me.. please help me..i know WU can find the person and ask that person to refund the money or else i will sue the person...if WU cant help me, please sent me ID of that person that pick up my money, then i will discuss it with police and interpol what actions to be take..thanks

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Western Union company won't accept my transfer

My house payment is due. I have been in the flash market in clinton, arkansas 3 times this week to pay it through a western uninon money transfer. It is advertised that this location is open until 11 p. M. I have been there before 2 p. M. And they tell me that a manager has to be present to complete the transfer. She is only there between 6 and 2 on monday through fridays. There is no manager there on the weekends. I do not understand why they only have one person able to do this. It is false advertising saying they can do them until 11 p. M. When they don't. I have used western union for years. This is the only location near clinton, ar. Now, because of the stupidity at this location, I will be charged a 40 dollar late payment.

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Concerned Social Worker
Searcy, US
Jan 16, 2010 4:59 pm EST

I sent my son money through Western Untion in Clinton to Flash Market today (5 hours ago) and was told by the Western Union employee that he could go to Flash Market to obtain his money. When he got there to pick it up he was told that he could not get it until 6 pm that night. I then called the store myself and I live out of town- I was told there by a worker that they did not have the authority to do a Western Union, I ask her to contact a manager for me as he was in need of this money asap. She would not give me the managers phone# but she did call the managers, Felicia Goss & Kim Whitlock MGRS, and she returned my call saying now the manager had informed her to let me know that he could only pick them up M-F from 6-2. Although, neither of the managers would speak to me directly. I then called Western Union back and they told me that he could go Wal-Mart in Clinton to pick up the money so I sent him on a wild goose chase to Wal-Mart to be told that they did not handle Western Union...So needless to say - I have sent him 100.00 that was needed quickly due to an emergency and now he can not obtain the money for 2 more days so I am driving 3 hours to take money to him due to the lack of responsiblity at teh Flash Market in Clinton, AR & Western Union! This problem needs to be resolved and resolved quickly. No one should have to pay the extra money to have money wired to be told you can not get it. Our state representivate has been notified as well.

Sincerely,
Concerened Social Worker

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Western Union scam!

Dear winner,

There is an issue with the western union money transfer nigeria, the sum of 1, 000, 000.00 usd was credited to file number ktu/[protected]/0324 directed in cash, your email address was tagged the owner.

The international monetary fund (Imf) contacted us for your compensation a couple of hours ago due to your allocated security code.

They said that they choose to send it to an email address instead of a name. We are unable to complete a transfer directed at an email address, so we require some more information in order to complete this transfer. Your name, contact address, country, phone number, occupation, age, monthly income, date of birth, postal code.
In order to resolve this problem, please email via western union solicitors fund verification department:the management of western union money transfer, nigeria head office. Dispatched this day.

Mr. Greg cooker

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dgdgsdg, US
Feb 12, 2010 7:29 am EST

nasty: hello
mac donald: where have u been when i needed you most
mac donald: u never care and trust me
nasty: what do you mean?
mac donald: becky is very sick here and am also having a problem in getting my goods cleared here
nasty: ok
mac donald: they are not gonna let me clear my goods for supply here if i don't balance for the BILLS
nasty: ok
mac donald: i need just $800 to balance for the BILLS
nasty: ok
nasty: i will give you 200$
mac donald: i will pay back asap am back to the state
nasty: ok
nasty: do you have a card there
nasty: so i can send you money
mac donald: nope
nasty: and pay me back when you have money
mac donald: i can only get money through western union here
nasty: do you have credit card or debit card
nasty: so i will send you money
mac donald: i can only recieve money through western union here cos it's a poor country
nasty: where you from again
nasty: give me your details. so i can sedn you some money
mac donald: am from texas
nasty: ok
mac donald: am not after your money ...i will pay u back the money asap am back to the state
nasty: sure
nasty: give em your details now
nasty: your first name last name and address
mac donald: u sure u really wanna help me with the money?
mac donald: i swear i will pay u back asap am back
mac donald: i promise
nasty: yes
mac donald: and becky will be very happy to hear this as well
nasty: ok
mac donald: am not still sure about this cos it's just like a dream come true here
mac donald: through
nasty: ok
nasty: just give em your name and address where to send th emoney
mac donald: ok
mac donald: how much do u wanna help me with?
mac donald: am just not sure about this?
mac donald: it's like am dreaming now
nasty: i can only send you 200@
nast: 200$ ok
mac donald: but i need $800
mac donald: i can only get my balance asap am done with the supply here
nasty: well i cant only send you 200$
mac donald: i will pay back all
mac donald: i swear
nastygirlthing11: take it or leave it
mac donald: ok are u gonna send it now
mac donald: i hate it in west africa ..i bet they really hate us foreigners here
nasty: ok
mac donald: NAME:ANDY MACDONALD COLE
ADDRESS:11 SABO OKE STREET
CITY:ILORIN
STATE:KWARA
COUNTRY:NIGERIA
ZIPCODE:234031

nasty: i toght your from texas
mac donald: yes am here to supply building cables
mac donald: i told u all this before'
nasty: ok i will send you money now
mac donald: and i will be back to the state asap i got the goods cleared and supply
nasty: ok
mac donald: if i can get the money now ...i will come back nextweek monday
nasty: ok
nasty: i wills end it online ok
mac donald: ok
mac donald: i will also need your info to get the money here
mac donald: can i hve your info too?
mac donald: NAME:
mac donald: ADDRESS:
mac donald: CITY:
mac donald: STATE:
nastygirlthing11: ok
mac donald: CODE:
nasty: i will give you to you once i send the money ok
mac donald: i will also need the NEAREST AIRPORT so i can come to meet u if u care?
nasty: ok
mac donald: do u really wanna meet me?
mac donald: u can send it nw so i can save it here
nasty: ok
nasty: no problem,
nasty: i think i can send you 300$
mac donald: ok thanks...i swear i will back all asap am back
mac donald: are u sending it now?
mac donald: online?
nasty: yes
mac donald: let me have your details too?
nasty: what is your email agian. i need it here to send money
mac donald is typing...
mac donald: crazymodel99@yahoo.com and MUCH_MACDONALD@yahoo.com
nasty: yes
nasty: ok am done now
nasty: i just send you 300$ onyl ok
mac donald: can i have the MTCN?
nasty: sure
mac donald: QUESTION?
nastyg: i will call and confirm it first ok
mac donald is typing...
mac donald: ANSWER?
nasty: no question there
nasty: MTCN: [protected]

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suriyun tongdacha
, TH
Feb 01, 2010 11:22 am EST

Hello Mr.
My Name is Mr.Suriyun Tongdacha
contact address . 141/22 Moo 4 Lamai Maret Koh Samui Suratthani 84310 Thailand
Phone No.+66(0)[protected]
Occupation . artist
Age 32
22 july 1978

dream_gallery@hotmail.com
Best regards,

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Western Union rip off

I was behind on my mortgage and asked my sister to lend me a mortgage payment until the end of the month. We decided to try Western Union online to deposit money directly into my checking account.

The WU site said that this would take three days. So I set up an online payment from my bank account to the mortgage company for the fourth day. The money was withdrawn from my sisters account the day she set it up with WU but by the fourth day it never showed up in my bank and my online payment went out, bounced and came back resulting in a 39$ overdraft fee.

My sister called WU and they said that my bank was holding the deposit. I went down to my bank and they said they have no record of any attempt at a deposit from WU.

I insisted that my sister get hold of someone at WU who will take ownership of this problem. Finally she got someone to admit that the deposit batch failed on the WU side and it never went through.

Now I am in default with my mortgage company and the money that my sister was to send me to help out is held up in red tape at WU. I have no idea what to promise my mortgage company. I am screwed and I have been reading that many people have had the same issues with this company.

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Western Union fund clearance certificate

With Reference to subject matter just 1 week back i receiced one email from benin regarding wining of $800000. Now they want $385 for fund clearance certificate (FCC). You are requested to assist accordinly.

Please find the attached copy of FCC of other victim.

by email id is [protected]@gmail.com

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Nov 16, 2019 12:52 pm EST

Only people with a two digit IQ would fall for that.

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Shakeel Anjam
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May 12, 2014 3:08 am EDT

Chak No 554 P/o Chwok Sarwar Shaheed

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Western Union receiving email scams

I receive letters like this almost everyday! some people are going to actually believe this crap and do what is asked. it needs to be stopped.

Dear beneficary,
This is to inform you that this office was instructed to pay
Your fund $2.7 million usa dollars by america security
Leading team and america representative embassy between now
Till end of august 2009 per day you will receive the sum of
$5, 000 dollars however be informed that we have send the sum
Of $5, 000 dollars this morning to avoid cancellation of your
Payment you have only four hours to call this office upon
The receipt of this email the maximum amount you will be
Receiving per a day starting from today is $5, 000 in three
Different payments and the mtcn of today is below.
Sender name:.. ahmed umanga
Mtcn………[protected]
Question — — — — — god is good
Test answer — — — — — –god is good
Amount — — — — — — — — $5, 000, 00,
Furthermore you advised to call us as the instruction was
Passed that within four hours without hearing from you. count
Your payment cancelled. number to call is below listed
Manager director office of release order: (+229 [protected]) (
[protected]@live.com)
Thanks and
My regards
Mr adam hall

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Jazzer
Los Angeles, US
Sep 21, 2009 3:23 am EDT

Dear Friend Richard,
Thanks.

l am into gold and diamond deal.
But after going through your message i felt interested to invest with my partner who is a former Banker and Politician. We are prepared to invest up to $2m.on your JAZZ sector etc. But this can only happen after our formal contract agreement with you here in Benin Republic.West Africa or Republic of Ghana Respectively.

What i mean to say is that you have to visit us here, after the agreement we can make the fund available in cash for the project.We prefer face to face round table talk.

Please indicate your proper name and contacts.
As well indicate your company RC details, for our perusal.
We are prepared to send our accross to you as well.

Await your response.

Regards,
Mr. Cole Zitty
Tel; 00229 [protected]
Email; cobeco_sarl@yahoo.com

IPAddress = 41.222.192.120

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p andrews
Caerphilly, GB
Sep 14, 2009 11:52 pm EDT

There are hundreds of pay money up front to get more scams...you will not get anything...DONT PAY MONEY UP FRONT FOR ANY REASON

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p andrews
Caerphilly, GB
Sep 14, 2009 11:49 pm EDT

I had loads of scams from lottery wins to winnings because my e-mail address was picked out of thousands...all send money up front for courier charges...also a large hereditary scam for millions

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Western Union it this true

I am from the philippines and i received an email from a certain Patrick Osula of Western Union Head office Department that i have an unclaimed price money of $5, 000 a day until it i will sum up to $1, 800, 000 USD...but then, before claiming my prize, i should have to send him $250 to in order to renew my payment file as what he stated in his message for me... he gave me his number +[protected] in order me to contact him...
I just wanna ask western union if they have an employee by the name of Patrick Osula and Mr. Samuel Obi...
Please help me to find out if they are existed in that company...

thanks...

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Deepal Maris Rodrigo
, LK
Jun 14, 2014 12:32 am EDT

Dear Sir
Please confirm below mail & response ASAP otherwise i will get caught to this fraudulent mails.
I hope you will help me.

WESTERN UNION DEPARTMENT HEAD OFFICE
24 RUE DUE AKPAKPA COTONOU BENIN REP.
OFFICE LINE: +[protected]

Dear Customer,

This transaction is real & legal.

Western Union Money Transfer is responding to your mail just to let you know the reason you have not received your fund since its transfer approval, As a matter of fact; we have verified so many things about your fund and the reason you have not received any money from Benin Western Union Bureau was because of International Funds Transfer Permit. So, based on my present verification, a transfer permit document is needed and should be presented to the Federal Ministry of Finance for immediate release of all the documents backing the transfer. Because; all the necessary documents that guarantees the legal transferring of the funds are seized by the finance minister.

Your funds are to be covered by International Funds Transfer Permit, and no person authorized to change or add to any obligations under this transfer permit. Obligations for service and parts under this transfer permit must be performed by Western Union Money Transfer using it as directed by law guiding international funds transfer...All other documents are intact except the International Funds Transfer Permit.

Therefore, I want to let you know that this International Funds Transfer Permit is the very thing delaying your $3.500.000.00USD in our Western Union Money Transfer System and as soon as you pay the fee, I shall obtain the funds transfer paper and you will now start receiving the transfer on the expected amount of $15, 000 every day by receiving in splits of $3, 000 on each transfer.

If not for request of International Funds Transfer Permit you would have started receiving your daily transfer. Today, a transfer attempt was made but you are not allowed to pick the transfer until the documents is submitted to the Benin Rep, financial authority..You can check on the status of the $3.000 sent to you today.
Sender name; Ruth Hill
MTCN; [protected]
As soon as you send the $105 fee, this $3.000 will be released for immediate pick up. You can track and see that the status is available for you to pick up but after the transfer permit is secured to back the funds transfer.

You are to send $105 cost to procure the transfer permit to the following information;

WESTERN UNION PAYMENT INFORMATION:

Receive Name ; Sunday Azor

Address: 1011 GBATO GODOMEY
City; Cotonou
Country; Benin
Amount; $105
Question; Now
Answer; yes

Send the $105 by Western Union for us immediate action. You will pick up the $3, 000 within few hours after you paid the fee required from you for the International Funds Transfer Permit.

Western Union is a service people trust; save time, send money, earn rewards!

Best Regards,

Mr. Joseph Anthony

DIRECTOR

Western Union DIRECTOR! (WUDR)

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From: deepal@colorzonesl.com
To: oficewesternun11@outlook.com
CC: vishanrod@hotmail.com
Subject: Tranfer details
Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2014 17:11:56 +0530

Thanks & Best Regards

Deepal Maris Rodrigo
114c 3rd Lane Niwanthidiya, Piliyandala, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Nic number - 652600212V
Mobile - +[protected]
email : vishanrod@hotmail.com ; deepal@colorzonesl.com

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haroon rabbani
, PK
Jan 04, 2011 12:20 pm EST
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these mails are fake don't believe on them.i already have 1 of them.be ware and carefull

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kamel zakaria kamel
, EG
Nov 26, 2010 7:29 pm EST

I am mr kamel zaklaria kamel abd el khalek. I am from egypt. I wana to have my money from those people.

Please chech and reply me urgently

This email I received today. I complain alot without answer please help me to get my money

My email is kimo_honey@yahoo.com


From: western union head office
Sent: fri, november 26, 2010 9:44:17 am
Subject: how are you today?

How are you today?

I write to inform you that we have already sent you usd5000.00 dollars through western union as we have been given the mandate to transfer your full compensation payment of usd1.800, 000.00 via western union by this government.

I called to give you the information through phone as internet hackers were many but I cannot reach you yesterday even this morning. so, I decided to email you the mtcn and sender name so that can pick up this usd5000.00 to enable us send another usd5000.00 by tomorrow as you knows we will be sending you only usd5000.00 per day. please pick up this information and run to any western union in your country to pick up the usd5000.00 and send us email back to send you another payment tomorrow.

Manager mr hamed azeez
Email: westernunionheadoffice96@yahoo.com. hk
Tel: +[protected]

Call or email us once you picked up this usd5000.00 today. here is the western union information to pick up the usd5000.00,

Mtcn : [protected]
Sender's name: hamuzat malik
Question: honest
Answer:trust
Amount:5000.00usd

I am waiting for your call once you pick up usd5000.00,

Thanks
Mrs fatimat hasan.

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almaz
, UA
Nov 11, 2010 9:40 pm EST

The Coachman's seat got in Ukraine!

Attn: Beneficiary,

Be informed that the partial payment (U.S. $ 300, 000.00) of International
Unity Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the transfer through our Western Union
department, so your urgent reply is highly needed in reconfirm your data
where and how to receive the funds in our office, such as: Your Name :
Country : .State and City: Address Phone Number Age: Sex : Occupation:

Also, the payment of U.S. $ 9, 000.00 has been done through Western Union so
you can pick it up. You can take the first transfer U.S. $ 9000.00 to the
nearest Western Union Outlet close to you for pick up.

(M.T.C.N):[protected]
Senders Name: Lee
Senders Name: Carlile
Question: WHO?
Answer: ME
Amount: $ 9, 000.00 USD

Call or e-mail me once you pick up the funds of $ 9, 000 USD today. Above is
the payment information, you are expected to tracked online at
https://wumt.westernunion.com for confirmation before going to the nearest
Western Union office to pick it up.

You can get back to us via email or phone for more details on how we can
proceed with the next payment.
We are looking forward to hearing from you.

Thanks.
Mr.Collins Brown
Tel: [protected]
Manager Western Union Nigeria.

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alfredo arias de la Vega
, BO
Jun 17, 2010 1:07 pm EDT
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Sir:

First I want to stablish if there is a manager from Western Union, London, United Kingdom.
Second, he mail me saying that I have to pay a fee in order to send me 5.000 dollars per day until covered 800.000 dollars, I sent him and then he say that there is a tax and I have to pay 200.00 dollars.
Can you help me in this please.
ariasdelavegaalfredo@hotmail.com

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Ocala, US
Jun 09, 2010 2:02 pm EDT
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All of you really make yourselves look dumb - Yes - This is a SCAM.. Where is the MTCN number?

You DO NOT have to pay to pick up a western union and if they want you to send them money its a scam. Stop falling for it. They are feeding off your desperate minds.

Western Union is a scam! They just have a good PR team. They will steal your money and tell you the intended receiver picked it up when in fact they stole your money.

If you decide to buy into one of these thoughtless desperate scams - Remember - Western Union will probably steal your money before it gets to the Pakistani's and if by chance WU decides to send the payment through - The Pakistanis will completely wipe out your entire bank account and then monitor it to make sure they are able to suck out all future deposits into the account you use

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sigogel
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Mar 18, 2010 8:09 am EDT

Here is the western union information to pick up the
Usd5, 000.00

Sender information
Name: prisca larry
Mtcn: [protected]
Question: honest
Answer: trust
Amount: usd 5, 000.00
Manager: mr. anthony carmelo
Telephone: +[protected]
Email: anthony. wumt@live.com

Call or email me once you pick up this usd5, 000.00 today.

I am waiting for your call or email once you pick up the usd5, 000.00.

Thanks
Mrs. sonia fisher

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BULOU
Southam, GB
Mar 06, 2010 8:47 am EST

Hi my name is Bulou meliki Rokotuiloma from the United Kingdom. I received an e mail from Mr Udugbo Malu that he has transfer [$500.000.000]USD in to your office and for me to e mail Mr Clement Alikawho works in your head of Department, Western Union.
I have to send $250.00 to Mr Alex Anni and when I get the $5000.00 daily, I have to ask the name Mr James Mba..
I just want to know if you have any of this peoples name in your office...
Mr Clement Alika, Mr Alex Anni, Mr Udugbo, Mr James Mba...

My e mail add: buloumeliki@yahoo.com
He gave me this number and he even call me...+[protected].

Thank you...will be waiting for your reply...

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JUDON1
Milwaukee, US
Nov 15, 2009 3:28 pm EST

Western union head office department republic of nigeria.
foreign contractor payment office
telephone +[protected]

Dear koko starling

I want to let you know that the file reactivation fee has been confirmed.

The ministry of finance has instructed that you are to make another payment of $447.00 usd for the certificate of ownership from the federal high court.

I tried pleading on your behalf considering the fact that I told you that, was the only payment necessary to facilitate the transaction. according to them it was implemented some days back, I just want you to know that since the renewal has been done, there is no much to fear as this fee will be the last fee as I was told by the ministry of finance.

I want you to send the payment immediately with the payment instruction I gave you in my previous email to you.

They have also requested you send a copy of any of your identity card for confirmation.

I want you get back to me immediately upon receipt of this email.

Please feel free to call me on : +[protected]

Sincerely,
Yours in service
Anthony carmelo,
Western union head office department
Western union®
Welcome to western union
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From western union head office department

I have been scam by this person how can I get my 180.00 usd back, it's a damn shame that people out here on that #.

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pechawis
Saskatoon, CA
Nov 02, 2009 2:24 pm EST

okay i need to know if this is a scam the person or manager from western union head office the director (manager)wilson kwame said i need to send 150 dollers canadian in order to recive my 6000 i have won maybe a scam but would really like to know if he really is the manager ?

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Western Union faulty service - denied refund

While working aboard a cruise ship in feb 09, I sent my paycheque through western union from grand cayman to my mother in canada. Though she had all proper documentation, western union would not give her the money because it totalled over $1000 canadian and they cannot issued cheques for more than $1000. There was no warning of this in grand cayman, on wu's website or any of the paperwork I had. I tried calling locations all around my mother's home, as well as wu's customer service and the agent at wu concluded it would not be possible for my mother to collect the money. My money would have to be sent back to me and I was told I would be issued a refund for the service fee. They sent it to miami (where I was docked) and I walked to a wu branch only to be told there that they could not issue me money at all. On yet another day, I was finally able to collect my original money in puerto rico. However, the service fee was not refunded. The agent there called wu's office and I spoke to someone there who said a letter would have to be written in to their main office in order to get the service fee refunded. I sent the letter in march 09. Upon returning home in june 09, there was still no reply from wu. I called the wu customer service and was told that on their electronic forms it showed my request denied and no letter has been sent out. They have concluded that all of that running around, my money being tied up in their company for a week without any access to it, and the money never being able to be received is a service.

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May 23, 2010 12:45 pm EDT
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I have been robbed and Western Union is the thief I have many complaints in with Western Union and evern with the State Attn General in the state I live. I would like as many people as possible to contact me and I want to get a complain in with the American government I would like as many people as possibel to contatac me at my email mikekienpo@yahoo.com
and may be we can froce Western Union to refund our money and the fees charged. I sent a wire transfer to over seas and the money was not delivered and I was told diffrent stories and they made some calms and in the end I received nothing and the money was for an emergency for someone who needed It was a matter of life or death needless to say what the out come is going to be and that I will continue this fight. Please help
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MELISSAS226
Vero Beach, US
Jan 20, 2010 7:37 pm EST

They charged me for a call when recieved service of 2.95 and they never called! I want my stinkin 3 dollars back! what do I do?
Western union is a ripoff!

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wuv2009101
London, GB
Oct 01, 2009 1:36 pm EDT

Without any valid ID, someone picked up our money within a few hours! USD9000! Their system is the weakest, their service is the worst and their staff are not reliable. The UK police and financial crime department are involving in our case, but without any assistance from western union, the investigation cannot go any further. If you are the victim too, I hope we can unite. I really appreciate that someone can give us the victims any suggestion. please contact me wuv2009101@hotmail.com

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Western Union bank trustee scam

Please don't believe anything you hear from these following scammers : keathy wood johnson : eze obinna and : nnasom samuel.
They are all in this scamming ring together regarding a claim of a deaceased persons estate. They will promise you money for assisting him (Keathy) in claiming a next to kin to such estates.
Subsequently, even after you refuse or not answer they will try to gift you moneys for your efforts,... Be it none.
They come across as christians so be very aware,... Because they are pure evil.

As well, please be aware of scammers trying to get you to pay for : fund clearance cerificates, and funds to pay to the : imf.
Thank's for listening!

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Oct 01, 2009 1:37 pm EDT

Without any valid ID, someone picked up our money within a few hours! USD9000! Their system is the weakest, their service is the worst and their staff are not reliable. The UK police and financial crime department are involving in our case, but without any assistance from western union, the investigation cannot go any further. If you are the victim too, I hope we can unite. I really appreciate that someone can give us the victims any suggestion. please contact me wuv2009101@hotmail.com

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Western Union 1.5 million for robert branch

5/29/09

To whom it may concern,

It appears that these scammers have a new strategy. If someone refuses to send them money they try to threaten the money out of them.
I got an unsolicited email from them, that said I would get $5000 a day until I got $1.5 million bucks. They asked for no money up front at first but later said I had to send them $175 during phone calls. I never agreed to send them the money because I figured it was a scam. When I checked up Western Union Benin scam web site I found that they had run this game on others before so I refused to send them money without concrete evidence. They told me on the phone that they were urgently trying to get the money out of the country as fast as they could since it was foreign currency. So I asked them to send me proof that this was real and legal. I did not hear from them for several days but, what was sent to me was a strange email that was supposed to be from Interpol. This email claimed that I must send these folks the money within three (7) (?) days or I would be arrested for money laundering.
This all seems very strange to me but, I’m not sue how to handle this. Please advise. I look forward to your prompt response.

Robert Branch
US
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Flag this messageINTERNATIONAL INTERPOL POLICE OF BENIN REPUBLICMonday, May 25, 2009 9:18 AM
From: This sender is DomainKeys verified"INTERNATIONAL INTERPOL POLICE OF BENIN REPUBLIC" Add sender to ContactsTo: [protected]@yahoo.com
INTERNATIONALPOLICE
(INTERPOL)
RC-32657, HEATTHROW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMMAND,
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM

Attn: Robert Branch,

The INTERNATIONAL INTERPOL POLICE OF BENIN REPUBLIC Regards our Investigation is just trying to make you understand that you most finish the process with Mr.Nnasom Samuel, in BENIN within 7working days to get your package to you.

from the information we received here in our office, you are required to go ahead and send them their required amount which is the only hitch to the finalization of the transaction you have with them in Benin Republic.Then after three (7) working days from Today, your package will be transferred as scheduled from our investigations.You are required to receive your package once the transfer of their required fee is not paid by you.

ASSURANCE : From our investigation and final conclusion with Mr.Nnasom Samuel, in Benin Republic, your transfer is to be made within three (7) working days, or you will be arrested.Therefore, you are also required to keep us updated as soon as you finalizes with Mr.Nnasom Samuel,

Note that if the requested transaction most finish between 7 days which is the deadline days given to you, we would have to radio you local Police Authority to inform them about this and also a fax them a Warrant for your arrest which would be effectively made and also you would have to be charged for Money Laundry which is punishable under Article 13 of Section 109 on the world Constitutional Law.

THANKS

INTERPOL REGIONAL OFFICE BENIN
OFFICE IN CHARGE; SUPP. MICHAEL DEEN

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Western Union scam

Adresse :Rue du Gouverneur Bayol;Boîte postale :BP 1280 - Cotonou; Téléphone :(229) 21.31.40.[protected].31.33.85 Télex :5394 / 5395
Date: 25th Avril 2009

Attention Beneficiary, Victor Duguay,
We are instructed to send your fund to your address in your city from the finacial department here in benin republic by the government of benin stating that the fund is your inheritance money.you will be receiving your fund ( $4, 500 u.s.d ) per day starting from tomorrow and you will receive the total sum of ($USD850.000.00) through our office western union department without any hitch.

i want to use this opportunity to inform you that government is planing to cancell your winner funds and transfer it into benin government transparency accounts due to the fact that you have failed to contact us with our request and claim your fund without any hitch or delay.

you are require to send us our reconfirmation of file charges (R.O.F.C) the sum of $109 usd to enable us reconfirm your payment file from the desk of the federal ministry of finance benin and you will be able to receive your fund without any hitch we are not liberty to deduct the fund since your fund is in escrow suspend account, meanwhile send the $109 usd to us immediately so that you can be able to pick up your first payment freely from any of our correspondent western union office in your state with the information below.

the money have been transfered correctly to your address we will mail you the payment informations you need to pick up your money in any western union arround you correctly but you can not be able to pick the fund until your payment file is been reconfirmed by the government of benin after you have paid the required $109usd.

why we need you to send us the $109 usd usd is that we tried to deduct the fee out from your fund but the minister administrator trust fund of benin republic told us that no one has right over your fund as it have been signed and stamped that no money should be deducted until it gets to your hands for security purpose.

so if you want to track the money and confirm if the funds is transfered enter ourwebsitewww.westernunion.com then click tracking and enter the mtcn number…[protected] enter senders first name…Rodrigue ... Enter senders last name.. Hodonou and click tracking and it will show you that your funds is available for you to pick it up.

Sender Name::::::::::::::::::: Rodrigue Hodonou

Receiver name;:::::::::::::::::: Victor Duguay

Mtcn::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: [protected]

Text Question::::::::::::::::::::::To Whom?

Text Answer::::::::::::::::::::::: Victor

Amount:::::::::::::::::::::::::::: $4, 500.00 usd

http://www.westernunion.com/info/selectcountry.asp

finaly urgent in sending us the $109 usd to enable us proceed on reconfirm your payment file from the office incharge .Send the fee directly with my name as outline below use it to send the money via western union to enable us pick it from our department here and reconfirm your payment file approval from the federal ministry of finance and commerce your daily payment immediately.

Receiver Name, , , , , , , , , Rodrigue Hodonou
Country, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Benin Republic
City, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Cotonou
Text Question, , , , , , , , , , , To Whom?
Text Answer, , , , , , , , , , , , , Rodrigue
Amount, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , $109Usd Only.

your urgent respond is highly needed .waiting to hear from you as soon as you receive this message to quicken the process.

Yours in service
Mr Rodrigue Hodonou.
Western Union Benin

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Western Union so they say I am a gold card member??? that means nothing!

I have a minor daughter living in Italy. She is there for one year. I have tried to rely on Western Union to make sure I can send money to my daughter as needed. The first time I went to an agent and the agent took my money and gave me a MTCN for confirmation. My daughter then contacts me and tells me she can not pick up the money because she is a minor. No where on the Western Union website did it tell me this information and Western Union does not educate their agents to know this information either. When I went back to tell the agent this information she did not seem to care anyway. I also sent a letter at this time to Western Union to tell them to add a title of "Important Parental Information" to their contract and to their website and this has not been done NOR have I ever recieved any information back that they even acknoweleged my letter.
Makes no sense my daughter is old enough to be living in another country for a year (on a scholarship to study but she cant pick up money her parents send to her)
Tonight after 7 months of using Western Union and being a (what do they call me?) a Gold Member instead of going into the store (due to time crunch and my minor daughter in need of the money Italy time) I decided to call over the phone to send the money to her. The agent I talked to took all of my information and gave me a MTCN confirmation number and then asked me to hold to go thru some security verification. The next rep which was named Teara ID# 349 again took information and asked questions and then tells me I am not meeting business standards or security permit of Western Union. She told me the money could not be sent. I asked her to hold and I pulled up my online account and behold...the money and the transfer fees were already taken out of my account. I told her to reverse my money IF THEY CANT OFFER THE SERVICES THEN WHY CAN THEY HOLD UP MY MONEY...now I have to wait 48 hours for this to drop off my account. The lady at Western Union told me to call my bank (I made her hold and called my bank from another phone line) the bank customer service rep was also appaulled by Western Union and was asking me to ask the Western Union rep different resolutions for their company to make this right. They could not believe either this company can run your money and then have it held up. It seems they would run the information needed and then tell you rather you meet Western Union business standards before they have the right to ask you your personal banking information and tie up your money for not delivering the goods of their services. Again this is the company I have used for 7 months to send money to the exact same place to the exact same person. The Western Union have given me the title of "Gold Member" and have all of my information from past services on file...I am disgusted with the way I was treated...there was never "thinking outside of the box" never a resolution or solution to the problem and never an attempt made to get with a supervisor to work out this problem. They simply did not care and did not offer any help...Just basically you have to go to a store and start the process all over...oh and by the way...you cant use the money WE CHARGED YOUR ACCOUNT TONIGHT because it is tied up for the next 48 hours! The sad part is I am sure there are many transactions for tons of money people do that make business standards questionable...MY minor child needed 70EUR to pay for something and the dead line was tomorrow...the whole transaction was 115.00 dollars...that sounds like it could be something suspecious...huh? What is suspecious is a company that can offer a service... take peoples private information, , , , CHARGE THEM FOR THE SERVICE and give them a confirmation number and then SAY YOU DO NOT MEET BUSINESS STANDARDS...and when asked they could not give an answer of what that means! Yet they have the right to tie money up like that! There has to be action taken it does not seem like this procedure is fair to the American consumer! Please tell your family and friends...especially if it is a need of a young person who needs to be able to depend on their parents when needed...you can count on family and friends but you cant count on Western Union to do anything but jack up your bank account!

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Apr 14, 2009 11:52 am EDT

Less than 24 HOURS LATER:

Western Union went above and beyond to contact me and offer apology, resolution and customer satisfaction.

Please make note Western Union made sure to take the issue, handle it and make good on their services!

Everyone from Western Union was very nice and apologetic today and made me and my daughter (in Italy) feel valued as a customer.

This company must take their business seriously to take immediate action and make things right.

I hope as you read this you will see this resolution was made good on the part of Western Union in less than 24 hours...THIS SAYS A LOT FOR WESTERN UNION!

There are good companies and when things like this happen and they step up to the plate it lets me know the company is worth my money and business!

Thank you Western Union!

April Griffin

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Western Union funds transfer

just receive this email
oliviaudo1977 has sent you a message on oliviaudo1977

Attn:My Dear,

now we have arranged your payment of ($1.5Million) One Million five hundred thousand united state dollars in atm payment card to be sent to you through western union money transfer payment: Your payment will sending to you by western union, the amount you will receive per day is $6, 000.00 The minister trust funds of Benin Republic will send you the currently standards track details you need to pick up your ($6, 000.00) payment by western union, you will receive every day till you receive the $1.5Million united state dollars, now no need to send you this atm card because you can not be able to withdraw the atm card due to the atm master card contain large money on it.

The director administrator trust funds have already signed your payment, now you are free to comply with wemaco payment office on this email:( [protected]@hotmail.fr ) however, kindly contact the below person who is in position to release your payment by western union per $6, 000.00 a day.

Dr, Frank M. Alex,
western union department Financial Bank Benin,
Mobile: +[protected]
E-mail: ( [protected]@hotmail.fr )

The financial western union payment canter has been mandated to issue out your payment and you have to stop any further communication with any other person(s) or office(s) to avoid any hitches in receiving your payment. Note that the administrator payment need this details from you to process your payment:

Receiver name---------------
Country---------------------
City------------------------
Tel-------------------------
Test question---------------
Answer----------------------
Copy of your id...

Comply now because as soon as you sent this required details to Dr, Frank M. Alex, is he will start sending your payment by western union

Regards,

Mr. Olivia Udo

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SEND MONEY WORLDWIDE:
OFFICE OF THE WESTERN UNION MONEY TRANSFER.
COTONOU BENIN REPUBLIC/ADDRESS 473 LEU, DE AKPAKPA ROAD.
Welcome to Western Union Tel:+[protected]
[protected]@HOTMAIL.FR

Attin:

Yes, it is true that you were sent a payout of $6, 000.00 according to an instruction from the ministry of finance Cotonou-Benin Republic which indicates that we should be sending to you daily payment of $6, 000.00 everyday.

We have finaly sent you the first instalmental payment of $6, 000.00 but be rest assured that you can never pick the money from western union because, you have not fufiled the necessary obligations due to your transfer.
Be informed that your fund was kept on hold due to an instruction from IMF Office ( International Monetary Fund )so that you may not by any chance pick the fund untill you obtain the clearance certificate;

The IMF and United Nations authority FINANCIAL SUPPERVISSION Team instructed us the western union here to hold the fund and change receiver's name so that you can not pick the money until you obtain the below required document, (Fund Clearance Certificate ) And the IMF further decleared that immediately you obtain the clearance certificate, then the first $6, 000 will be released to you and the correct informations will also be forwarded to you so that you can pick the $6, 000.00 from any western union location nearest to you in your Area.

Here is the informations of the $6, 000.00 your first payout;

Sender Name;= ( SUNDAY NWANKWO)
MTCN;= [protected])
Receiver Name= ( ... )
Amount;=( US$6, 000.00 )
Test Question;= ( ... )
Test Answer;= ( ... )

Please be informed that we can not release the transfer without you having fulfilled all your financial obligation/s as required of the international monetary fund.

Therefore, you need to obtain fund clearance certifiate from IMF office which will cost you $395 only.

Please, I will advise you to make this payment s o that we the western union will release your fund today.

So kindly send the $395 through western union money transfer;

Receiver Name; Patrick Eddy.
Question ; A?
Answer ; B.
Amount ; $395.00
City ; Cotonou
Country ; Benin Republic
MTCN ; (... .)
Sender Name ; (... ..)
Furthermore, the total amount to be transfered to you from this office is $1.5M UNITED STATES DOLLARS ) as instructed by Mr JONA AKIM from the Ministry of Finance Cotonou-Benin Republic.

Regards,
Mr.Frank Alex Western union department
BeninRepublic;

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Welcome to Western Union Tel: +[protected] Consumers have looked to Western Union to help them stay connected to loved ones around the world for more than 150 years. We are a global leader in money transfer services, offering the ability to send money to more than 245, 000 Western Union Agent locations in over 200 countries and territories. Count on Western Union to transfer money, send bill payments, and purchase money orders and prepaid service.

Is Mr. Frank Alex a real person and a director administrator for Western Union in Benin Republic?

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Jun 21, 2010 1:28 am EDT
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We have concluded to effect your payment ((USD$850.000.00) Eight Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars through Western Union Money Transfer. But the maximum amount you will be receiving daily starting from tomorrow onward is $5, 000.00 until the funds is completely paid out to you.

Contact Western Union Agent: -

Name: Prof. Anthony Roberts,
Tel: .+[protected]
E-mail:( wester.nunion01@w.cn )

contact Prof. Anthony Roberts and tell him to give you the MTCN Number, Sender Name, Question/Answer to pick the $5, 000.00. Please let me know as soon as you received your funds (USD$850.000.00) Eight Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars. Thank you.

Yours truly,
Mr.David Mark

is this true? i have received this e mail a week ago so i cant decide if i will reply this mail or not. i want some advice from this site because at first a recieved an email from a very sick misionary and she wants to share some of her wealth in spreading the word of god. When i reply that letter an email from western union came and telling me to pickup $5000.00 USD per day until i completed the $850, 000.00 USD i"m so confused before i had to pick up the money i must have to pay $98.00 USD

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Oct 02, 2009 12:46 am EDT

(Its not really from Western Union. Its fake)

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crazyknarf
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Sep 05, 2009 6:09 am EDT

This is nothing more then a scam to steal your money. This is a 419 scam. DO NOT REPLY, DO NOT SEND ANYTHING. Should DELETE this e-mail.
Happen to friend. She sent a personal check and by a week later, they cleaned out her entire checking account! Once they have your checks, they have all the info printed on the check. Just look at a check. Name, address, Telephone number, routing number, account number, Bank name and sometimes bank address.

So this is nothing but a scam. No one is going to give anyone FREE MONEY at all. To get money you have to WORK FOR IT!

Also make sure you do not get one from a bank asking for you to click on the link. If it does not have your First and last name, and it just says Customer then that may also be a phishing e-mail and then they clean out your account. (using a cloned credit card).

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Aug 24, 2009 3:59 am EDT

Receiver Name: Buural Myagmarjargal
Question : A?
Answer : B.
Amount : $6 000.00
City : Ulan-Bator
Country : Mongolia
MTCN : (... .)
Sender Name : (... ..)
My E-mail: buumig@chinggis.com

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Western Union illegal money transfers

Everyone is talking about money problems here...but this is a bit different one...how come these money transfer companies can transfer money from a man to a [censored] for pleasures. May be i'm wrong but i came to know that a man(living in Jeddah, KSA) sent more than 3000 riyals from ksa(Jeddah) to eight different prostitutes who work on net living in different country. In ksa rules and regulation about all these things are really strict and then how come this one man sent money to different countries ( including South Africa, Phillipines and America) for his pleasure and to fullfill his porn desires. Oh by the way he sent all this money to those [censored]s through Western Union Money Transfer ( bank and on net) and through Al Ahlionline Bank ( on net) and he is still doing till now. Ok i agree to this that company didn't know about it and was doing its work, its duty...but this cannot be easly ignored that a man is sending money to eight different girls(prostitutes) living in different countries. This man has also spent money on internet porn chatting site named www.person.com and he paid his bills the way everyone other man pays(throught telephone bills), but there was no complains about that he has paid bills on porn chatting site. (living in Jeddah, KSA). I complained to a similar site about all this but there was no response. Please take some actions. This is not legal. This is illegal.

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Western Union montey transfer in my favour

From office of the western union money transfer.
Cotonou benin republic / address 455 agbokou, ankpa road
Lagotes palar
Web site.. www.westernunion.com

call us on +[protected]

Attn;beneficiary

Please you are advise to go trough this email carefully and and make sure you understand and ready to comply with the contents before replying to it. we are instructed by federal government of benin to transfer your fund to you via our service (western union money transfer) so you will be recieving $5, 000. 00 usd daily untill it complete the correct amount ($2. 5, 000. 00).

Meanwhile you are require to send us the transfer charges which is $275 usd for the $5, 000. 00 that we have already remit to your name because with out that you can not pick the money forit is on hold.

Note: the reason why we need you to send us the $275 usd is that we tried to diduct the transfering fee out from your fund but the minister administrator trust fund of benin republic told us that no one has acess over your fund as it have been signed and stamped that no money should be diducted until it gets to you to avoid any misunderstanding beacuse if any one has acess to that it will involve you loosing your fund, no one has to be trust even your mother or your father.

Here is the information of the one we sent today to you but it will remain on held until you send us our transfer charges of $275 before we can releasese it to you so you can track it with our web site and see that your money is there.

Www.westernunion.com
Sender name: onwnesi emeka
Mtcn : [protected]
Question - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - who
Test answer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - me
Amount - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $5, 000, 00,

Http: / / www.westernunion.com / info / selectcountry. asp
Finaly update us with he $275 usd to enable us proceed on your payment immediately, below is the information you will use to remit the $275 usd via western union money transfer been our transfering charge for your $5000. 00 usd.

1. receiver name:... emmanuel adili
2. country:... benin republic.
3. city :... cotonou.
4. test question:... a?.
5. test answer:... apple.
6. amount:... $275, usd.

Your urgent respond is highly needed.

Regards
Sir. john booma
Forign operation manager
Western union office benin republic

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Mike Finley
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Jul 22, 2016 5:46 am EDT

Western Union has by far the worst customer service there is. I have sent money to one country and one person for 2 years. Then western union put my money on hold. They never could give a reason for declining the transactions. I asked when my money would be returned and they said 1 week. It has been 2 weeks now and after countless calls to people who speak broken English I have no results. I am going to continue to let all people know if you use Western Union you are taking a big risk.

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bvmx
Beverly Hills, US
Jun 02, 2015 1:18 pm EDT
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for some reason after years of sending money overseas can no longer do on line and not being giving a reason for this, except that they aren't allowed to tell me... very frustrating to say the least!

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Western Union canceled money transfer without notification

On December 27th one of my friends was in an emergency situation where he wanted to borrow $200 from me, it was a busy day for me so i did not have the luxury to go to a bank to deposit money to his account. At times like this you would depend on a service like western union. I've used there service before and apart from having to call in to verify your identity each time (even though they should be able to clearly see that i been a customer for a while) never had any major issues with them.

I used the online service and i got the usual email to call into confirm.

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Dear xxxx xxxxx
Thank you for using the Western Union Money Transfer® - Money in Minutes service.
We need additional information in order to provide final approval for your transaction. Please call [protected] to speak with a customer service representative and complete your order.

If we do not hear from you within 24 hours, we will cancel your money transfer and you will not be billed.
Your Money Transfer Control Number [MTCN] is: [protected]
Please use this number for any inquiries.
If you have any questions, please visit us at www.westernunion.com.

Thank you for using Western Union!
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So i called in and then the customer service personal quickly managed to verify my identity and then said the funds were available. and i received this email.

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Dear xxx xxxxI,

Thank you for using the Western Union Money Transfer® - Money in Minutes service

Your money transfer has been authorized and is now available for pick up by the receiver.

Transfers to certain destinations may be subject to further delay or additional restrictions.

________________________________________
TRANSACTION DETAILS:
________________________________________

Your Money Transfer Control Number [MTCN] is : [protected]

Please use this number for any inquiries.

Date of Order: 12/27/2008
Amount Sent: $200.00
Money Transfer Fee: $27.00
Total Amount: $227.00

Exchange rate* 1 USD = 1.1730719 CAD
Local currency pay out = 234.61 CAD

IN ADDITION TO THE TRANSFER FEE, WESTERN UNION ALSO MAKES MONEY WHEN IT CHANGES YOUR DOLLARS INTO FOREIGN CURRENCY. PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING CURRENCY EXCHANGE. ...
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So i called up my friend and said his matter is taken care of under 10 minutes and was very happy have helped. He was happy and thanked me and i thought all is well.

An hour later i received a call from him telling me that they are not able to find the transfer in the system at the payout location.

I was puzzled and quickly called Western Union customer service and the conversation was something like this.

me: Hi i am calling to find out why the receiver of [protected] is not able to take the money from the location.
operator: (checking) I am sorry sir this transfer is canceled.
me: what who canceled it, i was told everything is ok.
operator: (in a high tone of voice) i am sorry i can't tell you anything else, we canceled it so you need to go to a location and do the transfer.
(further more questioning from me simply got very rude response back)

So bottom line is, Western Union online transfer isn't the right choice if your in an emergency, because this could happened to anyone. it's true there is risk in online business, but there should be better ways of implementing it. When the system is broken having rude operators repeat the same thing at your isn't solving problems. Especially they should be able to verify an existing customer who had sent and received money through them.

The people who works their verification department has no world knowledge, i am saying this because on March 8th 2008 when i sent my brother $300 to get a new cell phone the operator who was verifying my identity asked me (after explaining why i am sending money to my brother in Thailand to get cell) Her response was

"Oh, they have cell phones their"

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Western Union unethical business practice

Western Union accepted funds for an international transfer by debiting my credit card account. They then canceled the transfer, claiming that their system was not working properly. Their Customer Service people unhelpfully advised that the funds would be put on hold for two to three weeks! This is a straight case of theft, and customer abuse. Avoid these ###.

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Going Potty
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Sep 30, 2009 8:02 am EDT

Keep away from these ###. Their internet money transfer web site has successfully frozen several hundred dollars and sent no money to anyone. I am unable to do anything for a few days, so if that’s your only money your recipient has to wait several days until it sorts itself out. Terrible customer service from untrained operators.
These companies prey on poor people who have no other monetary instruments available to them. An AUD$540 transfer ends up costing AUD$625 due to lousy exchange rates added to the $51 fee, a whopping $85. The banks charge $35 for a TT of any amount but it takes longer and must go into a bank account at the other end, this is often difficult for poor people. The cheapest easiest way I can think of is sending your relative a debit master card after opening yourself a second bank account, transfer the money in to that online. This way each cash withdraw can be done at an ATM and costs about $5, the money is exchanged at a reasonable rate and the whole process can take as little as 1 hour for them to receive the money

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Western Union phone line not working

Tried sending money to my friend in Australia through Western Union Online..

The f**kin phone number which I call to finalize my transaction says its not available.

Beem trying a million times... They don't have an alternate number to try... nor any damn customer serivice..

I wouldn't transfer money through them if they do it for free..

In fact I wouldnt even send if they offered me money for their service on top of making the transfer free...

Who the heck runs these kind of companies..

I'd rather loose money to an online scam than to Western Union for their pathetic service!

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sophie281988
Lakewood, US
Sep 25, 2009 4:56 am EDT

totally agree! f*ck them!1

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Western Union your transfer code notification

Your transfer code notification

Attn; receipient,

Please be informed that the funds are coming directly from the international m onetary funds headquarters and we are only to pay beneficiaries once they meet their financial obligations.

Also note that western union is not allowed to make all payment at once via we stern union money transfer due to the way the fund came to our headquarters an d for security reasons, upon receipt of your fees and your international remit tance file purchased, you are receiving a first pay-out of $10, 000 which is ma de into two halves which will enable you walk into any western union office of your choice and pick up your funds. Note that the remaining fund/payment will be made install mentally in the following order:

1. $10, 000 made payable to you from the western union
2. $740, 000 made payable to you via bank wire transfer from our designated pay ing bank.

Upon receipt of the fee for the purchasing of your international remittance fi le, you are receiving your first pay-out of $10, 000.00

According to the section 636 (1) of the lpn caf of the 1999 constitution regard ing a contract like you will have to make the payment of the $100usd so as to
Enable the purchasing of your inheritance file to prevent illegal transfer of
Your funds or any form of hindrance.

Here are details of your money transfer of $10, 000 made on your behalf but it
Has no receiver's name yet until you remit the $100.00 to us before we can pur chase the inheritance file with your name and put your name as the receiver be low is the information you will use to send us the fee $100.00 via western uni on.

Receiver name _jude okechukwu
Country_ republic of benin
City _ cotonuo
Text question_ transfer code?
Answer_ 001
Mtcn_

Then after you send the money you can send the payment information to our emai l below.

E-mail: (westeruniontransfer. [protected]@live. Fr)
Direct line:+[protected]

As soon as we receive the payment of the $100.00 from you then we pick it up w e well put your name as the receive and you will go to western union and pick
The money.

Payment details made for your confirmation!

Amount: $5, 000 usd
Mtcn:[protected]

Amount:$5, 000 usd
Mtcn:[protected]

Sender`s first name: jude
Sender's last name: okechukwu

You can log onto our website www.westernunion.com and track your transfer and see that your money is there but needed the above stated fee to redirect the
Transfer to you for your easy pick up. Note that within 72hrs if you do not re mit the required $100.00 which has already been made ($10, 000) it will be withd rawn back and remember that the money details given to you does not bear your
Name as the receiver until you make the payment of the $100.00

Get back to us with our e-mail: (Westeruniontransfer. [protected]@live. Fr) with the p ayment information one you made the payment and you can call on my direct line if you have any question ok.

Call for confirmation of receipt of this message on :+[protected] have a good day.

Regards,

Johnson ibe (Esq)
Western union payments

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rancorm
Egan, US
Sep 06, 2009 1:37 pm EDT

Who every sent emails like this will rot in hell. You are trying to get money from people who have no money which is ashame. I am trying too be a hard working man to provide for my family, but you see something like this sent too you want too think it is true but it is not. I sent a email too the address on the page but no reply, i knew it was a fake fake fake. I hope nobody else falls for this fake email.

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miserable by Western Union
, GB
Feb 07, 2009 6:53 pm EST

Western Union - Lying, stealing cheaters

On Friday 30th of January 2009 I have sent money through Cargil Agent in Southall, but the receiver has not received the money, since then I try contacting them (calling over the phone for number of hours, going to the agents for many, many times) but there is no success.
First they say the person that receive the money should sign, which always he does, the next time they said that he should take the identification which he does, but when he goes to the agent in Islamabad they say I should show my identity card here which I did!
But there is no solution to the problem, now they say my father name is in the black list? he is 80 years old and in need of respect and help, but with my astonishment the Western Union is just another greedy and fraudulent organisation, just not only for the profit but to make peoples life miserable.

Could anyone help please, because I am going round the circle, the customer service is also impolite and incompetence, they do not know what to say!
When I ask for the solution no one knows what to do!

Please, Please do not send money through Western Union, they are incompetent bunch of rude, impolite and greedy people that do not care for the decency, humanity of respect of their customers.

It is about 9 day now but no answer, and every time the reason for blocking the money changes.
Any ideas please, my father need to pay his rent and desperate for the money, but there is no one to listen?

Western Union, Is there any human being in that office specially in the head office at all, do you have any respect for decency at all and do you believe in God, or everything is the MONEY?

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