What happens if you send money through Western Union?

Once you have transferred the money, you may receive a cheque to make the scam look genuine, but the cheque will bounce and you will be left unable to contact the scammer again. If you have transferred money via Western Union and you believe that it was part of a scam, you need to call Western Union as soon as possible.

Who is the victim of a Western Union fraud?

Victim sends money for deposit on a rental property and never receives access to the rental property or the victim may also be the property owner who is sent a check from the renter and asked to send a portion of the check back using a money transfer and the check bounces.

What do you need to know about Western Union?

One service commonly used is Western Union. Western Union is a money transfer service which allows you to send money to anyone around the world. It is a safe and secure service which scammers often take advantage of. What are Common Western Union Scams?

Where can I file a refund claim for Western Union?

You can file a claim even if you don’t have all your receipts. Go to FTC.gov/WU to read about the refund process. To file online, click the orange button near the top of the FTC.gov/WU page. It will connect you to the claim filing website.

Where to send money for Western Union fraud?

The victim sends money for the purchase of item ordered online (e.g. pets, cars). Items are often advertised on Craigslist, eBay, Alibaba, etc. After the money is sent, the victim never receives the merchandise. Associated with: Overpayment, Rental Property, Fake Check

What to do if your Western Union Transfer has not been paid?

If the transfer has not been paid, then we can stop the transaction and refund your money. If your transaction has been paid and you wish to let Western Union know about your situation, you can file a claim with our fraud department at 1-800-448-1492 or by using our online fraud claim form to file a fraud report.

You can file a claim even if you don’t have all your receipts. Go to FTC.gov/WU to read about the refund process. To file online, click the orange button near the top of the FTC.gov/WU page. It will connect you to the claim filing website.

Is there an app to send money from Western Union?

Western Union® App Get instant estimates and send money on the go. While the internet has connected us to more information than ever, today’s digital age has made it easier for scammers to perpetrate their fraudulent activity.