Review and analysis of over 425 Domestic (Us) Money Transfer complaints against MoneyGram
MoneyGram consumers have reported over 425 official complaints related to Domestic (US) money transfer. Out of the 425 consumer complaints against MoneyGram, 8% 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. 6% 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 January 7, 2017 - I was contacted by - and told that they had a gas scooter I had been looking for in stock. I sent the money by money gram and was given a bogus tracking number. They later contacted me again wanting additional money. Scooter not sent - - $1400.00 lost.... |
MoneyGram Money transfers other transaction issues January 4, 2017 - I wanted to purchase a phone from a lady. We agreed that it was to far to drive so she would overnite the phone me via fed ex and AFTER i reieved the phone i would THEN GIVE HER THE REF. NUMBER so she could go get the money. She was to send me the fed ex tracking info within a couple minutes of me doing the money gram as she was at fed ex waiting. I called money gram on -/-/2017 to confirm that UNTIL I GAVE HER the reference number that the money COULD NOT be picked up. They confirmed that was correct. I even ASKED them about A REFUND to ME if the transaction fell thru ( and i did not reciev... |
MoneyGram Money transfers other transaction issues November 24, 2016 - I was on MoneyGram to send my son money for his tuition. I sent the money, talked to someone to verify that I knew who I was sending it to. It was approved and I had my son go to pick it up. When he got to the Walmart to pick it up, he was told he had to call MoneyGram and then they told him I had to call. I called and was asked all the same questions again, if I knew who it was going to and verified my information. The guy then said that since they had a lot of fraud complaints to that area and that it was not my son who I was sending money to he canceled. Also told me it was a security risk.... |
MoneyGram Money transfers incorrect/missing disclosures or info November 19, 2016 - Perthe requirements set forth by the FTC in the Civil Action -. -, MoneyGram and it 's agents are required and obligatedtoprotect the consumerfrom fraud and scams through conspicuous and prominent consumer warnings at locations offering MoneyGram products ( I will attach an excerpt from the finding ). I recently used a MoneyGramprovider, - -, to wire moneyand they ( - - ) didnot use any fraud warnings whatsoever ; no posters, no forms nor any receipts with warnings. Per a response I received from MoneyGram, the branch I used is supposed to warn the consumer and supposedly ha... |
MoneyGram Money transfers fraud or scam November 18, 2016 - I received the check in the mail for secret shopping opportunity to evaluate the customer service at a MoneyGram location. After I completed the job a couple days later my bank said it was fraud. And they froze my account and would n't let me access my funds in order to pay my rent. I could be kick out soon.... |
MoneyGram Money transfers fraud or scam November 12, 2016 - I was a victim of internet fraud. I ordered a vehicle and the sale/payment was to be handled through -. This turned out to be a phony company posing as - with their logo and everything. They had me do a cash transfer through MoneyGram to an " - agent '' who would hold the money in escrow while the vehicle was delivered from another state. I had 5 days to review the vehicle and then if not satisfied could return it. I have subsequently contacted -, MoneyGram and the local authorities and all have told me that it was a scam and that - and MoneyGram are not responsible. I accept ... |
MoneyGram Money transfers fraud or scam November 11, 2016 - I have been scam on a - scam. I was selling my guitar for $200.00. A person contacted me said his name was - and wanted buy my guitar. He sent me a Cashiers Check for $1400.00 saying the extra money was for his movers. He requested I send the extra money $1200.00 to his movers via -. He had me send it to - Maryland -. - number he was texting me on is -.... |
MoneyGram Money transfers fraud or scam November 4, 2016 - OK hope this works this time. Been looking for a puppy - for 2 years. Fri came across - We converse and emailed for 2 days before we made our decision. Sun we agreed to pay the -. In the initial email it takes all we have to pay is the - to get the puppy with akc papers bc the company has coupons for free shipping for the puppies for Mon Wed and fri. Sun evening I moneygramed - to -. Mon morning I got email saying thankyou for choosing them and that they were doing the paper work on the puppy and they will take him to - pet movers by Wednesday. Wednesday morning come and I... |
MoneyGram Money transfers fraud or scam October 11, 2016 - On - -, 2016 I did a Money Gram transfer through Walmart on - in the amount of $550.00 with a service fee of $11.00 for the purchase of a - puppy from - online and -. Their contact Phone : - - - - and email address : --. The money gram was sent out at - - - to - - - - - - - - in - - - He picked up the money gram the same day at -. He said he was getting ready to ship the puppy but requested a fee to rent a kennel in the amount of $700.00 in which we were told it was refundable once he receives the kennel... |
MoneyGram Money transfers other transaction issues October 7, 2016 - I called MoneyGram on -/-/2016 in reference to transaction # - to ensure that their would be no problems with the money transfer due to previous denials of transfers. I was told that the transaction would n't be denied, however ; it was denied after funds were sent. MoneyGram will not provide information to why the funds transfer was denied and MoneyGram will not immediate refund the money so that I could use another service to send the money. MoneyGram holds the funds for up to one week which causes a financial hardship for the customer and the recipient which further delays the nece... |
MoneyGram Money transfers fraud or scam October 6, 2016 - Signed up for secret shopper, got a money order for - followed instructions cashed done shopping then made a money transfer for - to - - - - California -. Two days after get new assignment with monet orders totaling - at which time I got concerned.... |
MoneyGram Money transfers fraud or scam October 3, 2016 - Received a call from a - - and - - in - IL about cash flipping. They took $100.00 from me and never received anything from them. They have dropped all contact with me and all. This was a MoneyGram. Please look for these - numbers : - from - -. - from - -.... |
MoneyGram Money transfers incorrect/missing disclosures or info September 26, 2016 - My dad lives in - and I live in -. A few weeks ago he sent money from Walmart through Money Gram, but before I could pick it up the next day he was hospitalized. I was told by the cashier at my local Walmart that I would not be able to pick up my money because the message she got on the system said that " the money must be picked up in the state designated by the sender. '' I said what do you mean? She said well there is no state listed here. So I called the Walmart where my dad sent it from and they informed me they could n't help me either, and they gave me the number to money gram. I ... |
MoneyGram Money transfers other service issues September 20, 2016 - I sent money to my cousin who is in prison, I do not have the reference no. of the first transaction but it was back in - back then I had confirm all the information concerning my relationship with beneficiary. On - - and - of -/-/- I sent him money ref no. - & - my cousin was waiting for the funds and he had not received it ref no. -, I contact the customer services which informed a representative informed me that the transaction was under review. She ask mw what was my relationship with beneficiary and then released the funds.after informing that beneficiary was my ... |
MoneyGram Money transfers fraud or scam September 17, 2016 - I made a purchase on - - which involved a Money-Gram ( Walmart ) money transfer. after remitting the funds, the next day, I received an email from - - requesting additional funds for " Shipping Insurance ''. There was no mention of any insurance prior to purchase. I sent emails to both parties ( seller & - ) requesting to cancel the transaction and refunding my funds. I receive no replies from either party. I have been SCAMED by someone posing as - -. How do I take legal action to retrieve my funds?... |
MoneyGram Money transfers fraud or scam September 10, 2016 - I am a victim of a online scam. I used money gram to send the money and after finding out that it was a scam I contacted money gram to see about recovering the money, they wo n't give me info. And are n't trying to help recover the money.... |
MoneyGram Money transfers fraud or scam September 6, 2016 - My mother received the " grandparent scam '' call, supposedly from a nephew who had been put in jail for a DWI and needed money wired to get him out. The " nephew '' then gave the phone to a ( bondsman ) who provided her with instructions of how to wire the money ( Moneygram from Walmart ), and told her my nephew said to tell absolutely nobody in the family about it. - transactions, $3700.00, a valuable unfortunate lesson learned. Please note transaction # 2, - $1800.00 in addition to itemized transaction # 1 included below, also sent to same telephone - - -, -, DE... |
MoneyGram Money transfers money was not available when promised August 26, 2016 - DO NOT USE MONEYGRAM. I sent - to CA to a friend. I had the transaction go to review on a very time sensitive transfer even though I was told the transaction went through and the money was available. I had to answer 20 minutes of interrogation questions to finally get the transaction approved. This was MoneyGram. I voiced my concerns. My friend had to send the money back and again was told it went through but instead went to review. I found this out when I tried to get the money. I called 3 times, she called twice and was told that the transaction was in review and she had to return to the ... |
MoneyGram Money transfers fraud or scam August 24, 2016 - Paid this - for assistance to help with business credit and she never provided the service that was included in her invoice. She received my money and then stop responding to all calls, emails and text messages from me. I found out later that she is a fraud and uses fake ID and names so people will not find her. She also makes fake - and a list of other fraudulent things. The number she uses is - ; email addresses : - & - ; business address:- , NV - ; company name : - or - ; home address : - , NV - and Other names : - .... |
MoneyGram Money transfers fraud or scam August 14, 2016 - My son was talking to this man, - - -, on the internet who was claiming to sell sneakers on the internet. He had a - profile and group. My son and him established a relationship. The man had people send money to my son 's - account, so then when my son had this money in his account that was n't his, the man asked him to transfer him the money via Money Gram and because the money was not my son 's we transferred the money on -/-/16. He asked for it to be sent to his alleged finance - -. Her information will also be included. This man was exposed on Friday, -/-/1... |
MoneyGram Money transfers other transaction issues August 10, 2016 - On -/-/16, I sent $760.00 via MoneyGram. The receiver rejected the funds and they were returned to MoneyGram. As of today, MoneyGram has failed to return the funds to me and everytime I contact them I receive a different story. I have asked to speak with someone in charge that can make decisions and I am told there is no one to speak with. MoneyGram has been holding onto money that is rightfully mine for over 10 days. The money needs to be returned along with the fee I was charged for sending it. This issue has taken me away from my job for 2 days trying to get it resolved.... |
MoneyGram Money transfers fraud or scam August 8, 2016 - A woman in - - advertised a house for rent in - -. I responded, wanting to rent for the month of - 2016. Her " husband '' handled the initial exchanges, including a contract, certificate of ownership, etc. I filled out an online application. It was all done online. After I sent the $1000.00 security deposit he requested, his wife texted me saying he had died -. She wanted the rest of the payment - $1500.00. At this point I realized I was in deep trouble, so I refused. I got to MoneyGram Inc only 1 hour before she picked up the $1000.00 and blocked it. I now have my m... |
MoneyGram Money transfers other transaction issues August 2, 2016 - On - -, 2016, I initiated an online Moneygram transfer of $1000.00 for my son. In the past 2 months I have been sending him transfers with just his first and last name on the Moneygram and he has been able to pick up the money. I live in - - and my son attempted to pick up the money at a Moneygram location in - - on - -. He went to at least - Moneygram locations but was told he could not pick up the money because his ID did n't match. The Agent said that the Moneygram was missing his middle initial so he could not pick it up and the the policy recently changed to r... |
MoneyGram Money transfers money was not available when promised July 21, 2016 - I sent $100.00 to a relative using MoneyGram -/-/2016. I received an email with the Reference # -. The cost of their service was $12.00 and I approved of this cost. I noticed today an additional $2.00 fee is being charged to my credit card which I was not made aware of, nor did I approve of this extra fee. The receiver was told that the money was not available because the sender needed to verify information. I never received any message regarding the transaction was not complete, instead I received an email telling me to notify the receiver with the reference number.... |
MoneyGram Money transfers fraud or scam July 6, 2016 - On - -, - I received a call form a lady pretending to be with the office of pretrial of investigation. The lady said her name was - -, she received case from attorney - -, who was attempting to collect a debt for a loan from - -. - - said, they had me on surveillance camera, they were coming to arrest me, she used the words felony, fraud, promissory, it would cost my family more to bail me out of jail. She then told me the best way to send the money was thru money gram. I went on the morning of - -, - to the Walmart on - - - - -, - -... |
MoneyGram Money transfers money was not available when promised June 15, 2016 - Today, -/-/16, I tried to send a moneygram online, as I have done several times before. I was told that my transaction was " under review '' and I had to confirm the transaction. Then I was told that the receiver also had to call to confirm the transaction. None of this was mentioned in the transaction receipt I received by email. I had to speak to - different persons at MoneyGram and they were not sympathetic at all. The receiver has still not received the money.... |
MoneyGram Money transfers fraud or scam June 5, 2016 - i got a call from a random number talking about my brother hit someone by the way this is false whatever so yeah they are on the phone yelling at me telling me that i cant get the police involve that i need to find money and they will let my brother go so i did i found money and they sent me to star market so i can do a money gram so that when they get the money they will let my brother go so i did and come to find out it was a scan none of this was true.i filed a police report but i was told to bring it to the fbi so here i am... |
MoneyGram Money transfers other transaction issues June 4, 2016 - On - - I received an email thanking me for a recent transfer I had made through moneygram, since I had not made a transfer through their service for at least a year and a half I called them to inquire about the email. They told me they could not tell me about any recent transactions, and that they had closed my online account for security reasons I asked them why they closed the account they said they could not tell me. I checked my bank and my credit cards and there had been no withdrawls for moneygram so I assumed it was a mistake. Then, today I I received - collection letters - ... |
MoneyGram Money transfers fraud or scam June 2, 2016 - an incoming call from - keeps calling me ... .5 times today alone ... to tell me that I am the recipient of a $9700.00 grant from the US Gov't. They offer - options to receive the money. Transfer to your bank account, transfer to a prepaid debit, or pick up cash in person at any MoneyGram location. They were persistent that I choose -, or secondly a Walmart location??? They gave me a grant confirmation # of - and told me to immediately call the senior accounting manager at -. They also inform you that it takes - to 40 mins to complete this call and transaction to get the mo... |
MoneyGram Money transfers other transaction issues May 19, 2016 - I live in -, Texas. Some unfortunate circumstances yielded itself to where I had to financially assist a relative in -, Texas. On - -, 2016, I went to my financial institution, withdrew $2500.00 cash. I attempted to deposit the money into the recipient 's bank account, but that financial institution was not able to facilitate that transfer/transaction. I then decided to transfer the monies via MoneyGram, so took my money to a nearby Walmart - -, - - -, -, T-. -, ( - # - ) because they are agents for Money Gram. I went to the customer service desk, fille... |
MoneyGram Money transfers fraud or scam May 19, 2016 - I sent a Money Gram for $490.00 to an individual. I received a notice from someone supposedly in the same office that the recipient received the money but had an automobile accident and because of some electronic problem I was asked to send the same amount of money in order to re- ceive a refund. I was n't going to make a second mistake by complying. I attempted to speak with personnel from Money Gram, but between the person 's accent and poor telephone connections, I am unable to understand most of what she is saying except that the person did receive the money. She attempted to tell me wha... |
MoneyGram Money transfers fraud or scam May 18, 2016 - I sent an amount of money by using MONEYGRAM.COM, online, there were several holds on which payment was available but i had to constantly give them in intervals more and more information on my personal, i.e. Drivers license, DOB, address year of birth, SS and all uncomfortable information to a representative that was outsourced in a foreign country. I 'm now watching my acct notoriously along with alerting my bank of what transpired, I 'm cancelling the money gram acct and reporting them to all agencies as well.... |
MoneyGram Money transfers fraud or scam May 12, 2016 - I friend - dad sent me a friend request on - last night and I accepted. He started off by telling me if I had heard from the - and I said said no what is that? He said he had seen my name on the list and to text them at -. I did because I know and trust him. He stated t he had received money and that since he seen my name on the list I need to contact them. I was connected to a - - and he asked me some questions and said I indeed was eligible. I had - - 's dad telling me me what to do through -. I did what he asked and I sent - through Money Gram this morning. Com... |
MoneyGram Money transfers money was not available when promised May 10, 2016 - on -/-/16 i purchase a MONEY GRAM from Money Gram Inter. The person i sent it to did not get it and when i phone the company for a status i get the run around. The company states that my transfer is under review and no one can give any answer to when or how my money will be available. This is not right for Money Gram to hold my money for any amount of time and i am unable to do anything about it.... |
MoneyGram Money transfers fraud or scam May 9, 2016 - My daughter in law recently answered a - add for a used car. The seller said that he was a - ( which is theft of valor and a federal offense! ) and if she sent the first half of the money ( $2000.00 ), he would have his - drive the vehicle to her. She sent the money through money gram ( who only has a 30 min. Guarantee ), a week later when she did n't receive the car, all of the sellers information was gone and money grams guarantee period was over.... |
MoneyGram Money transfers fraud or scam May 4, 2016 - I received an e-mail - ; -- To -- CC -- - - at - Hello -, The package entails a check of $2900.00. You are required to deposit the check at your bank. Do note that we deal with banks ONLY, Reason is that we make monthly reports of our transactions and financial activities to the government through the bank, so the records are required. STEPS TO FOLLOW You must memorize key points e.g. staff name, location of toilets etc. Do not use leading questions e.g. " do you sell large drinks? ". This will restrict the level of service the staff are able t... |
MoneyGram Money transfers fraud or scam April 28, 2016 - On -/-/2016, I was contacted by someone trying to pose as -, which is a legitimate company. They reached out via email to me and stated that they would send me a check for $1700.00 which I was to deposit and and use for when I acted as a mystery shopper ( I have all of the email and text correspondence saved and can be submitted at your request ). ON -/-/2016, via USPS priority express 2-day mail, they sent me instructions on my role as a mystery shopper and a check for $1700.00 ( I have the check, both in hard copy and electronic form that can be submitted ). The postage ac... |
MoneyGram Money transfers fraud or scam April 27, 2016 - I was tricked into being hired by this work from home company. They called themselves -. The contact I dealt with was named - -, which is probably a fake name. They he told me they would pay for the expenses for me to start. A couple days later i received a check. I deposited the check which was addressed from another company ( -, and - ), and under instructions by my contact with this fake company I withdrew about - dollars and transferred it to this other person. This is a scheme and they took advantage of someone who needed a job. I want to know if i can retrieve this mone... |
MoneyGram Money transfers money was not available when promised April 24, 2016 - I sent $80.00 to my son. I 'm in Virginia and he is - in Colorado. I sent this money at - - and he attempted to pick it up at -, unfortuately, they said the money was not there. I have the receipt and reference number and called moneygram directly. so far I have been transfered twice and questioned as of why I sent money and who and purpose, all have been answered. Now I 'm on hold for 20 minutes while my son waits at the counter for resolution. I paid for their services that stated 10 minutes to transfer yet to be received by my son. I 'm still on the phone with MoneyGram, I hav... |
MoneyGram Money transfers other transaction issues April 12, 2016 - Moneygram refused to release emergency funds for medications that I had transferred to my daughter until after I had ruined a dinner engagement, been disconnected after almost 15 minutes on hold on the first phone call, been placed on hold for over 20 minutes after being transferred to another department during the second call., and treated like I did n't know my own daughter. My daughter also wound up waiting about 2 hours in the store parking lot for us to clear up the issue. Their treatment was offensive and bordered on harassment. ... |
MoneyGram Money transfers other transaction issues April 6, 2016 - my father - - from - - - sent me - through Money gram and the reference number did not work. ... |
MoneyGram Money transfers money was not available when promised April 2, 2016 - At - - - -, 2016 I sent a moneygram to someone in Florida for $1300.00. My contract says it would be delivered in 10 minutes. I specifically asked the Wal Mart worker if it would arrive in this amount of time due to the fact that it was to be used in a deadline situation. When the receiver tried to get the money he was first told that he could not use the identification he offered : his drivers liscence, a bank debit card in his name and a credit card in his name. They insisted that he use a social security card which he did not carry with him. He disputed their right to ask for... |
MoneyGram Money transfers money was not available when promised April 2, 2016 - I submitted money to a - Confererence organization and related hotel, the total is about -USDby policy, the payment is refundable, when I required the payment return, they could not response right, so how to do? The contact information : - - - - - - - - : - - - - - Texas United States Tel : - - - Website : -/ - - - - - E-mail : -- Web-site : - Tel : - - ... |
MoneyGram Money transfers money was not available when promised April 1, 2016 - I went to Walmart to use the moneygram financial service to send $2200.00 to the recipient - - and was charged a $45.00 fee for the transaction. I was given the confirmation reference number # - and submitted all required information. When the recipient went to accept the funds, he was unable to and was told that he needed me to contact moneygram at - and that the form was filled out incorrectly. Firstly, all information was filled in by the authorized Moneygram representative at Walmart. Secondly, when I called that number I was only asked survey information and ultimately dis... |
MoneyGram Money transfers money was not available when promised April 1, 2016 - I have a daughter that lives here - but works out of -. I went to MoneyGram Payment System inside of Wal Mart - to send her - dollars which they charged me - dollars to sent so that she could get her car out of the shop. I started this transition with them at -. My daqughter went to Wal - in - - on - - to pick up her money and they would not release it to her she had the reference number and the pin number - made a call they put me on hold I was hung up on - trying to get her the money before the car shop closed explain this to the operator - with no h... |
MoneyGram Money transfers money was not available when promised March 31, 2016 - I sent $1700.00 and it 's been under review since - I 've been on hold since - and it 's now - ... |
MoneyGram Money transfers money was not available when promised March 29, 2016 - On - -, 2016 I sent a money transfer of $100.00 to a friend who is starting a new job. It was supposed to be available in ten minutes ... I even got an email that confirmed it was available. On - -, 2016 my friend said he was experiencing problems getting the money. I contacted money gram to cancel the transaction and they told me that there was a security issue with the transfer and they needed to speak with the receiver to see if he was someone that was not allowed to use their service. Now, after two hours on the phone with them, they will not refund my money nor will they re... |
MoneyGram Money transfers other transaction issues March 28, 2016 - I paid for a funds transfer from the state of - to - using the MoneyGram Service located in a Walmart Store. When pickup was attempted by the listed recipient in - the funds were n't distributed, he was required to call me ( sender ) and have me call an - number ; when I called the - number I was transferred to - different representatives who all never explained why this delay was needed and what the issue/problem was that prevented execution of my transfer. When I repeatedly demanded to speak with a mgr I was put back on hold for an extended period of time ( after a 8 minute... |
MoneyGram Money transfers money was not available when promised March 20, 2016 - I been having issues when using MoneyGram. When the money is transferred it is never available to the receiver, even after getting a confirmation transfer reference number. I sent money to this person several times before and have not been so upset with the agent service that MoneyGram provides. These people are not aware why and rude. I sent a transfer on -/-/2016 at a Walmart site and it was a10 minute request and was told that the person can get the money with the reference number and their ID. What a surprise they called and said it was not available. I was told " under review '' by ... |
MoneyGram Money transfers other service issues March 17, 2016 - I was sent an email from - - saying he wanted to know if I wanted a job paying $500.00 a week to carry the - logo on my truck. Told him that I was interested, he took my information and sent me a contract from the company - drink. Told me he would send me a check from the company account for -. Seven days later I received the check he told me that I need to deposited the check as soon as I received it because I need to send the money to - - the artist that would be wrapping my truck with the -. After I deposited the check he told me to send - - and I was to keep... |
MoneyGram Money transfers fraud or scam March 15, 2016 - MoneyGram, a money transfer company failed to protect me against fraud transactions. I was contacted by someone claiming to be from the IRS today stating that I owe back taxes and if I do not pay immediately, I will be arrested and detained for 72 hours. The caller was threatening to have me arrested if I do not pay within 40-45 minutes. As such, I made - transactions to names in -, IL through MoneyGram totaling $5900.00. I began to realize that this was a scam as I suspected that multiple transfers needed to be made. I called MoneyGram to stop the transactions but they could not refun... |
MoneyGram Money transfers fraud or scam March 14, 2016 - I 'm selling a Minivan on -, and guy text and says he will take it, but can only use -. Get email from - to wire fee thru - - and then I would receive payment. Called - this morning and they said they would never ask for fees and to call police to file a report, plus contact - to file fraud charges with them. ... |
MoneyGram Money transfers fraud or scam March 8, 2016 - I live in -, -. I had a bicycle listed on - for sale for $2200.00. - contacted me via text message, asking if the bike was still available on Friday -/-/16. I said yes, - immediately Page - of - said she would buy it and said she would send a check. I asked her if she wanted to see the bike first, she said she was undergoing - and could not. then, she said she would send a check and we could wait for it to clear, prior to arranging the pick up of the bike. I asked that she send a cashier 's check instead, to avoid any wait, and she agreed. I gave her my address... |
MoneyGram Money transfers money was not available when promised March 2, 2016 - I sent a MoneyGram to my son. When he tried to collect the money they said they needed more info. I called the number, was on hold over 30 min. and was disconnected. Called again, on hold another 30 min. Why does it take so long just to give them info they already have? My son is needing this money now! Called third time and got disconnected again. ... |
MoneyGram Money transfers fraud or scam February 28, 2016 - we where trying to buy a dog, after agreeing on the dog to buy we transferred them money as payment for the dog and shipping. after they received it they told us that they needed more money for shipping, we told them no. ( they asked for $1400.00 ) after talking and came to no agreement we asked for a refund and that we are no longer going to buy the dog, they told us that they can not refund us the money cause they had already spent it. i have contacted money gram over this, but do to language barriers it was hard to understand them, i be leave they are making a report on this and going to ... |
MoneyGram Money transfers fraud or scam February 25, 2016 - This is a summary and a full version will be attached to this complaint. I was victimized by a scam involving online sale of puppies. Perpetrator was sophisticated in the way they described their program and involved victim in their process. They started out with a beautiful puppy and great concern over well being of the puppy and got you to buy into how sincere they were. They convinced me to send $750.00 - $500.00 for puppy, $250.00 for shipping ( at a cost of $11.00 to me ). Then they said they would ship puppy & I would be contacted by delivery company. Delivery company contacted ... |
MoneyGram Money transfers fraud or scam February 22, 2016 - Made a purchase of a puppy off a website - - The puppy never existed ( only pictures fraudulently used on website ). The seller was working with a non existent shipper whose website has now been suspended. - - - - - - - - - I lost a lot of money as they were very believable. Please do not respond to websites for purchase of items especially pets that you actually can, t see. ... |
MoneyGram Money transfers fraud or scam February 22, 2016 - I was scammed out of $800.00 on -. The lady pretended to be my former supervisor stating the government was giving out free grants. She said I qualified but needed to pay a fee. I sent the money through -. I sent it to - NC -. She picked up my money at - The text number she used to stay in contact with me was -. Another text number that was used to contact me was -. ... |
MoneyGram Money transfers money was not available when promised February 21, 2016 - I sent $1600.00 to an individual in ohio. I was required to provide a girst and last name of the recipient so they could be identified. The recipient went to a walmart store to pick the money transfered up and was informed there was hold on the money sent. I was forced to call customer service to have the hold released. I have called three different times and have been placed on hold for over an hour each time. Now the person who has been trying to recieve the money has been waiting for over three hours. The cash money that i gave to moneygram is held up and can not be released. Why is there... |
MoneyGram Money transfers fraud or scam February 13, 2016 - Am reporting in hopes of saving someone else more than thinking that I will ever get my money back. Was contacted this morning by a person claiming to be my son-in-law, allegedly in jail after crashing his truck into a utility pole. The voice and inflection of the voice did indeed sound like -. He turned me over then to his alleged lawyer who explained the immediate need for $2000.00 cash to get him released. Sent the money via MoneyGram to a - - in Delaware. Then got another phone call saying there was a new complication that another $1800.00 was needed and realized at that poi... |