Beware Western Union Online

Discussion in 'Credit Talk' started by tessmcgill, Oct 8, 2001.

  1. tessmcgill

    tessmcgill Well-Known Member

    FYI:

    Beware of sending regular money transfers through their online site. I used my Visa debit card to send a small amount to my daughter as an emergency. They debited my account, but later sent an e-mail saying they could not make the funds available and needed more info. I provided my home number on the processing screen, but no one tried to call me. When I tried calling the 800 number provided several times, it rang with no response. I know online fraud is a problem, but they need a better disclaimer on their web site. Luckily, it was just a small amount. I hate to think that a large amount would have been held in limbo for several days. Repeated e-mails sent no response. It has been several days and I am still waiting for them to credit my account.

    Quick Collect payments seem okay, though.
     
  2. supershawn

    supershawn Well-Known Member

    I use Bidpay by western union to pay for auctions where the user won't accept paypal.

    The forst use required 'further info', but it was totally for my protection, so I understood.

    No problems since then.

    I think WU in genreal is kinda a rip-off company that takes advantage of people whi don't have checking accounts, CC's, etc. I only use bidpay when I have too.

    The service has been good for me, though.

    Shawn
     
  3. breeze

    breeze Well-Known Member

    There's C2it, yahoo paydirect, USPS has a payment service - must be a zillion of em, but both parties have to have accounts.
     
  4. Cadillac408

    Cadillac408 Well-Known Member

    File a dispute w/ your CC company???
     

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