Review and analysis of over 14 complaints against MoneyGram
MoneyGram consumers have reported over 14 official complaints related to Fraud or scam. Out of the 14 consumer complaints against MoneyGram, 7% were disputed by the consumer (i.e. the consumer was not happy with how MoneyGram responded to their complaint) and 100% were processed in a timely manner. 7% of consumer complaints against MoneyGram resulted in the consumer receiving monetary compensation (e.g. money, cash reimbursement, etc.) and 0% resulted in non-monetary compensation.
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MoneyGram Money transfers fraud or scam fraud or scam November 24, 2015 - I received a phone call at - on Thursday -/-/- ... caller ID showed that it was - - - ( our bankruptcy attorneys ). A man identified himself as - -, a lawyer with the group told me that he had just gotten off the phone with an attorney representing - -, - of our creditors, and that if I did n't call this other attorney and make a payment of $780.00. that he was going to put forward paperwork for me to be arrested and to sit in jail for 30 days, because of a judgment that was filed against me. I had no reason to doubt this person, because as I stated above, cal... |
MoneyGram Money transfers fraud or scam fraud or scam November 16, 2015 - 1. When I attempted to sell my truck on -, I was contacted by a scam artist who conned me into depositing a phony check for $4700.00 into my account with the - - - - ( - ) with the intent of me taking $2500.00 as payment for the truck and sending the rest ( $2200.00 ) via Money Gram to a person who was supposedly going to pick up and deliver the truck to the buyer 's location. Sometime after I sent him the $2200.00, - froze my account because the check was a fake. So, not only did I send $2200.00 to a crook, I am also getting stuck by - with paying the face am... |
MoneyGram Money transfers fraud or scam fraud or scam November 13, 2015 - Transfer money through Moneygram on -/-/15. The money did not get to the recipient. I filed a complain to Moneygram anti-fraud unit, I was told to give them 21days for investigation and resolution.I called them today -/-/15 and I was told no resolution had reach yet. This is causing me - and general stress. I therefore needs your help to get the money to the recipient as soon as possible. ... |
MoneyGram Money transfers fraud or scam fraud or scam November 10, 2015 - I have been talking to a man for over a month that I met through -. He lives - I live -. He is businessman opening up -. He had to take a trip - to purchase merchandise for his grand opening. He was to stop back - to meet up for the first time. On the last day of his trip, he was attacked by armed men and missed his flight. He was in desperate need of $650.00 to rebook his flight home. In previous conversation, I had asked him about siblings and parents and he is an only child with - parents deceased. He started calling at - and finally got hold of me by -. I stupi... |
MoneyGram Money transfers fraud or scam fraud or scam November 8, 2015 - Interested in buying my car through - when I put my ad. Immediately he sends me check - dollars in 2 days, I deposited the check to my bank account from company - - - now assuming its fake one and wo n't get cleared. The next day he calls me to transfer - dollar, I send through MoneyGram service for some movers in Florida location as though he is moving to nearby location I send them - including fees to someone name - - in Florida. Again the next day calls me saying sorry could not buy my car since he already got one from mother in law with cheaper price and asking m... |
MoneyGram Money transfers fraud or scam fraud or scam November 5, 2015 - I applied for a pay day personsal loan - REP - -. ( - ) - I was advised $230.00 would need to be transferred - I sent the $230.00 From CVS -. the loan people contacted me and telling me I was all set and funds would be transferred for $2200.00. $2000.00 loan and my intial $230.00. - - advised to contact - - bank - to completer the transfer. I called and was advised to send an additonal $290.00 which was not advised under the terms and conditions with the first rep. So I asked for my refunded amount of $230.00 and they are not willing to do so a... |
MoneyGram Money transfers fraud or scam fraud or scam November 4, 2015 - I created an ad on - looking for a room. Someone named - responded back stating he had a studio and to send his uncle ( who supposedly owns the home and lives in - Illinois ) $280.00 for this month. We were then supposed to meet up in - to sign the lease ( I can provide the address ). I kept calling him and no answer. I called MoneyGram Customer Service and they said it was too late and they took all my money and there was no point going back to the store called - - - - - where it was purchased. Grand total was $300.00 w/ fees. ... |
MoneyGram Money transfers fraud or scam fraud or scam October 30, 2015 - I was buying a car on - for -, and the suppose owner was to ship yhe car though - -.I sent the money thru moneygram to a - - in -, -, and the moneygram was diverted to - -, without my promission.- did not vet the ad, as it was a total scam, and they knew it, due to the fact that in their bylaws they with -.- is part of -, and - - says that in order for - to take responsibility for car, it can only be listed on - - site.- had the responsibility to flag the post, and Ifeel that they were in on the scam, because they still have cars on -... |
MoneyGram Money transfers fraud or scam fraud or scam October 29, 2015 - I was working for a man who sent me a check. I deposited the check, and he asked me to make - payments to an " art supplier '' by the name of - - -, address is - - - - # - -, OK -. I sent her $1500.00 and $1200.00 through MoneyGram on Saturday, - -, 2015 from - separate locations. The following Wednesday, - -, 2015, I looked at my bank account and the check that my alleged employer sent me had been returned, thus putting my bank account in the negative balance. Once that had happened, I received another check for the same amount, so I took it... |
MoneyGram Money transfers fraud or scam fraud or scam October 27, 2015 - I used a trusted web page. - and verified the information obtained with a consultant, them proceded to contact - - - - acting landlord of a house on - - - - - - -. He asked me some questions and send me an e-mail then I sent to see the property and contacted trought text message. Then I sent him a money gram as a deposit to the house and he sent me the lease. Today I received the call saying I was a victim of a scam. I called money gram customer service to stop the payment and They put me on hold while Been on hold the money was picked up. After i learned th... |
MoneyGram Money transfers fraud or scam fraud or scam October 26, 2015 - I attempted to purchase baseball tickets advertised through -. The purported seller contacted me via email and text, including instructions on sending payment through Moneygram. Long story short, she claimed the $1400.00 I sent her, disappeared, and never sent the tickets. ... |
MoneyGram Money transfers fraud or scam fraud or scam October 23, 2015 - I submitted $380.00 to an - - who claimed he could help recover monies paid but not remitted. ... |
MoneyGram Money transfers fraud or scam fraud or scam October 22, 2015 - Recieved a call from a party claiming to be the IRS, party stated that there was a warrent out for my arrest, and that I had to pay $5000.00 in order to satisfy - tax evasion charges. I made - MoneyGram transfers to people that I thoiught was the IRS. These transfers totalled $4000.00. ... |
MoneyGram Money transfers fraud or scam fraud or scam October 19, 2015 - I send funds to my mom for festival and it was reported pick up although my mom never got the money and no receipt in her hand. when she went to pick up the funds, agent said it was picked up., Please help me, it 's giving lots of tension and stress for both of us.I called money gram and they were not help at all, they do n't care, I was told by many people that money gram have some fraud going on. ... |