Review and analysis of over 338 complaints against Western Union
Western Union consumers have reported over 338 official complaints related to Fraud or scam. Out of the 338 consumer complaints against Western Union, 8% were disputed by the consumer (i.e. the consumer was not happy with how Western Union responded to their complaint) and 98% were processed in a timely manner. 2% of consumer complaints against Western Union resulted in the consumer receiving monetary compensation (e.g. money, cash reimbursement, etc.) and 0% resulted in non-monetary compensation.
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Western Union Money transfers fraud or scam December 16, 2015 - In -/-/-, I sent money from - to - via Western Union, while I could n't receive the money. They offered me quite a lot of solutions, which were totally useless actually. They also asked me to provide my personal information, such as my passport, my driver 's license and the address. They promised me that I would receive a refund check with Fedex tracking number, which never happened. The last email I received from them was on -/-/-, which asked me to wait with patience and I have been waiting for a whole semester. Today after I finished my final exam and tracked this transfer o... |
Western Union Money transfers fraud or scam fraud or scam December 3, 2015 - Sent money to person by Western Union - and the person money sent to did not pass it on to the person that it was suppose to go to ... |
Western Union Money transfers fraud or scam fraud or scam November 16, 2015 - I sent money by Western Union to - - at -, IA for confirmation that I was the one to receive a packet from - -. He was sending a packet containing $50000.00 of his pay to me. I sent $200.00 for the confirmation then - informed me that I needed to send $530.00 to clear customs for the Federal Gov. to allow the packet to be put on a plane to be sent to me. I texted with - - about the $530.00 he agreed to pay $330.00 and I pay the balance of $200.00 which I paid also by Western Union. - - was to be sending money to help me with - as I am - which wou... |
Western Union Money transfers fraud or scam fraud or scam November 5, 2015 - For the past 6 months I have used Orlandi Valuta via Western Union at - 's - in - Ca to send money to my father in law - - - every month in -. On - -, 2015 I sent the usual monthly amount to my father in law via Orlandi Valuta. It turns out my father in law was unable to retrieve his money, according to Orlandi Valuta I placed a call that same day to have the recipient name changed to - - and that the money was already retrieved by that person. Orlandi Valuta said they could not help me even though i explained to them I did not change the name of the recipient.... |
Western Union Money transfers fraud or scam fraud or scam November 4, 2015 - An iPhone 6 was offered on - by - - with an email address of " -- '' She replied with a different email address of " - '' and stated she was from -, Ohio. When I suggested meeting to see the phone, she said she was in -, - and had the phone with her. She said she would arrange to have the phone sent to me by " Just In Time '' a parcel shipping service in -. I was asked to send $300.00 by Western Union to " - - - ''. The money was sent on - - and Just In Time promised delivery of the phone to me by - - -. When it was not received, I se... |
Western Union Money transfers fraud or scam fraud or scam October 19, 2015 - I am writing because Western Union is not taking sufficient steps to prevent fraud or identity theft against consumers. I received a letter in the mail stating that I had transferred funds on a specific date and that these funds had not yet been retrieved. As I had never transferred funds through Western Union, I contacted their Consumer Fraud Hotline. After explaining the situation and citing the specific letter I had received, the representative was able to tell me the location of the transaction and that cash had been sent using my name, address, and date of birth. I explained that I had no... |
Western Union Money transfers fraud or scam fraud or scam October 19, 2015 - I sent money by western union to a person - to adopt a - - puppy then got hit up for insurance, a new crate, then the deliverey person got robbed and needed even more money. I was scammed bad. I want other people to be aware of this. I sent - of my hard earned money for nothing. ... |
Western Union Money transfers fraud or scam October 12, 2015 - On - -, 2015 I received a call from - then I picked it up, a guy named - - told me that he worked for - for grant money. Then - told me that I was qualified for - $ I was excited then he asked me for all of my information including my social number.I gave him all of my info than he transferred to a different number which is - they asked me to send a - $ fee than I could have - $.00 They have more numbers which are -, -, and -. If those numbers call you do n't pick up and block the numbers. ... |
Western Union Money transfers fraud or scam October 12, 2015 - hello, i know that there has been a misunderstanding, about my money.at first I did n't think this would happen to me - and I have become a victim until this very day.i have not received anything back and the proposal that was made too me to get wire transfers-delivered ; is all a hoax.not a matter of business.i have put in a complaint before, but nothing was done or said about it.the company or party grant solutions, took money from me and never followed through with reimbursing me any payment's.the amount is very plain too see that somrthing is wrong with them. ( - ). '' ... |
Western Union Money transfers fraud or scam October 9, 2015 - On - -, 2015 Recieved a call @ - - from ( whom I thought was ) - - ( - ) He briefly stated he was in jail in - -, NV and needed bail. He stated he was in an accident and was hit by a - woman but failed a - test. He stated I would recieve a call from his attorney - - ( - ) from - - in a few minutes. I told him no problem and waited for the call. - - - called me @ - - and explained the jail circumstances and I agreed to post bail for my friend. Bail was sent to - - in -. He explained this was a normal procedure to send funds... |
Western Union Money transfers fraud or scam September 4, 2015 - On - - I used Western Union 's online services -. On the web page this company offers a high level of security for all transactions, - of them is that the receiver will got the - - Track number - to receive the money. The problem was that I never give to him the - number, but he just knowing my first and last-name, and knowing my phone number could call to Western U. to change, first the receiver name ( for this change I never received a change confirmation to my mail account, in addition he needed the amount and the date of the transfer so, how this was a trade transac... |
Western Union Money transfers fraud or scam July 7, 2015 - I found a - Bulldog for sale on - after finding thepuppy I thought was right for me I contacted the individual whichwas through his email listed on his -. After initial email at ( -PDT ) on - - the individual responded back with a lengthy emailat ( - PDT ) with pictures of puppies for sale. He inquired aboutwhat type of living conditions would the puppy be in have we everowned a puppy of this breed, etc. After - emails on the -/-/-I sent an initial $300.00 via Western Union tracking number at ( - PDT ) to - - at - - - - the - Bulldog was s... |
Western Union Money transfers fraud or scam July 6, 2015 - I was hoaxed out of money for a dog that i never got. ... |
Western Union Money transfers fraud or scam June 12, 2015 - I was contacted by a repair company that did some work on my computer. they sad theywere going out of business in the US and they wanted to refund the money that I paidto them. If that was alright, All they needed me to do was to do was send a moneytransfer to - with money they were going to deposit in my account. they deposited $1300.00 in my savings account, I was to make a transfer funds to -. for $ --and keep the balance to pay for any fee 's. I checked with my bank to see how muchmoney was in the above accounts, I had not what I should have had. I tried to contactthem and go... |
Western Union Money transfers fraud or scam June 6, 2015 - - scheme. Perpitrator sends via USPS a fradulent cashier 's check and then asks you to wire a portion of the check via Western Union to the movers '' who will come and pick up the furniture. Once the money is wired the cashier 's check is cancelled and you are now out the money that has been wired via Western Union. ... |
Western Union Money transfers fraud or scam May 24, 2015 - I am - years old. I was conned into transferring money via Western Union to an individual in -. The amount was $450.00. Below is a copy of the letter I wrote to the US Attorney General on the matter. I hope you will be able to help me get back my money and also put an end to the harassment that includes : freezing my computer, freezing my - mail account, freezing my Internet while I am on it. The scam artists profess to be certified engineers '' working for - 's - - -. They are very clever in the proofs they offer to help individuals like me who encountered problems wh... |
Western Union Money transfers fraud or scam May 19, 2015 - I was sent a check in the mail to get cashed to pay bills for someone. The check was accepted through my bank til 3 days later it came back as a fraud check. I did not realized that the check was a fraud check until after I withdrawal the money and sent it off. ... |
Western Union Money transfers fraud or scam May 19, 2015 - I own a small business and made a purchase with a manufacturer in -. I made the payment through Western Union and the funds were deposited into the Bank of -, the recipient 's companies bank account. Since the funds were released I have not heard from the company and or their representative. Communication was done via email. I sent several emails with no response. I was purchasing ditial pictures frames and memory cards with plastic case. ... |
Western Union Money transfers fraud or scam May 7, 2015 - On -, I was speaking to a young lady by the name of- - about a business venture where I would pay her $50.00 to get started and she would run '' some numbers and send the profit back to me. This conversation happened Thursday - and I ended up sending $50.00 to her by Western Union on -/-/2015. Then I got several calls and texts from someone name - - and when i tried to call - back, no answer. Every since then this - - has taken over stating that - did n't complete the transaction correctly. Yesterday I ended up having to send anther $50.00 to - -... |
Western Union Money transfers fraud or scam April 28, 2015 - I have made an international money transfer through a major Financial services company.After 1 week I received an email saying transaction was cancelled and i will get refund soon. Almost daily i am calling the customer care for the refund. Its been - weeks i am waiting for the refund. I am suffering a lot - because of this issue. Please Help me. ... |
Western Union Money transfers fraud or scam April 11, 2015 - I was convinced to transfer money to someone in return for products but have not heard from this person since. I believe it was a scam. ... |