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Money Order Systems

WorldRemit

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Complaints

Customer Complaints Summary

  • 212 total complaints in the last 3 years.
  • 21 complaints closed in the last 12 months.

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  • Initial Complaint

    Date:09/30/2024

    Type:Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    ResolvedMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I have sent $200 on 09/02/2024 to a friend in ********, he never received the money nor they refunded to me, I have tried 4 times and they always tell me that they will check with their partner in ******** and I will get refund but, it did not happen.

    Business Response

    Date: 10/09/2024

    This letter is in response to *************** complaint, filed on September 30, 2024, regarding a cash pick-up transaction to Pakistan (Reference Number: *********), initiated on September 2, 2024.

    Upon a detailed review, we have confirmed that the transaction was made available for collection at any ******************** branch in ********. However, Mr. *** informed us that the recipient experienced difficulties in collecting the funds. After further investigation, we discovered that an intermittent technical issue caused a delay in the processing of certain transactions, including this one.

    Mr. *** requested a cancellation on September 16, but due to the aforementioned technical challenges, we were unable to process the request immediately. The issue was escalated to our local partner, who confirmed on October 4 that the transaction was rejected due to these technical problems. We have since processed the cancellation, and Mr. *** should expect the refund within three business days. A proof of refund is also attached for your reference.

    We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and frustration caused by these unforeseen issues. Our technical team is working to address the root cause of the problem and prevent similar situations in the future. While such technical disruptions are rare, we are committed to providing a high standard of service, as outlined in our Terms and Conditions (**************************************************************************).
    If you need further information or clarification, please feel free to reach out to us.

    Should you require any further information, please don't hesitate to contact us.

    Kind regards,

    *******

    Customer Answer

    Date: 10/09/2024

     
    Better Business Bureau:

    I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.

    Sincerely,

    Shaher Yar
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:09/15/2024

    Type:Billing Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    Scammed my bank account almost 2,000$ . Ive never heard of this business until now, luckily my bank caught the charges before they hit. Still need a new card now, this is a horrible business

    Business Response

    Date: 09/23/2024

    September 23, 2024

    Better Business Bureau
    ****************************
    *************************


    This letter is in response to the complaint filed on 9/15/2024 with the Better Business Bureau by ******* *********
    .This complaint was received by us on 9/16/2024

    Below are the details of the customer's issue and what was the resolution:

    Ms. ********* has raised a concern about an unuthorized transaction for the amount of $2000. To help us investigate and forward this matter to our Fraud team, please provide the following details:

    Cardholder's Name:
    Bank Name:
    Last 4 Digits of the Card Number:
    First 6 Digits of the Card Number:
    Card ************************************************** Amount (including currency):
    Transaction/Payment Date:
    Contact Information (Email Address or Phone Number):

    We kindly ask you to send this information as soon as possible. Be assured that all information shared will be treated with strict confidentiality.

    Alternatively, ************ may contact our **************** directly by sending the required information to **********************************************************.

    If you require any further assistance, please dont hesitate to let us know.

     

    Kind Regards,

     

    Jowe

    Customer Answer

    Date: 09/24/2024

     
    Complaint: 22289737

    I am rejecting this response because:

    you scammed me once already

    youre not accredited with the bbb

    i do not trust that you are seeking this information for the purpose of resolving this, I feel you are attempting to get more information about me so that you can scam me again. 

    do you really scam so many people you cant keep the information straight?  I gave the exact amounts and a screen shot with the date how many transactions do you do in a day for that exact amount?  Thats sketchy.

    if the bbb recommends a secure third party that would handle reviewing your accounts and my secure information, I would be happy to comply with them.  I do not trust your company, I mean have you seen your reviews and your ratings?  

    I am not handing over more info to a company that already scammed my account, that is just irresponsible and frankly, dumb.


    Sincerely,

    ******* *********

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:09/15/2024

    Type:Product Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    Trying to process $1500

    Business Response

    Date: 09/23/2024

    September 23, 2024

    Better Business Bureau
    ****************************
    *************************


    This letter is in response to the complaint filed on 9/15/2024 with the Better Business Bureau by ******** ****.This complaint was received by us on 9/16/2024

    Below are the details of the customer's issue and what was the resolution:

    Ms. **** has raised a concern about someone who's trying to process a  transaction for the amount of $1500. To help us investigate and forward this matter to our Fraud team, please provide the following details:

    Cardholder's Name:
    Bank Name:
    Last 4 Digits of the Card Number:
    First 6 Digits of the Card Number:
    Card ************************************************** Amount (including currency):
    Transaction/Payment Date:
    Contact Information (Email Address or Phone Number):

    We kindly ask you to send this information as soon as possible. Be assured that all information shared will be treated with strict confidentiality.

    Alternatively, ******* may contact our **************** directly by sending the required information to **********************************************************.

    If you require any further assistance, please dont hesitate to let us know.

     

    Kind Regards,

     

    Jowe

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:09/14/2024

    Type:Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I was charged nearly $1000 and dont have even the app, never signed up, I cant reach the company, I didnt authorize anything, this money was stolen from me and I need it back. I dont have an account with them or anything. This is unreal. Ive never even heard of this company until I got an email from my bank for fraud prevention.

    Business Response

    Date: 09/23/2024

    September 23, 2024

    Better Business Bureau
    ****************************
    *************************


    This letter is in response to the complaint filed on 9/14/2024 with the Better Business Bureau by ******* *****.This complaint was received by us on 9/15/2024

    Below are the details of the customer's issue and what was the resolution:

    Mr. ***** has raised a concern regarding an unauthorized transaction for the amount of $1000. To help us investigate and forward this matter to our Fraud team, please provide the following details:

    Cardholder's Name:
    Bank Name:
    Last 4 Digits of the Card Number:
    First 6 Digits of the Card Number:
    Card ************************************************** Amount (including currency):
    Transaction/Payment Date:
    Contact Information (Email Address or Phone Number):

    We kindly ask you to send this information as soon as possible. Be assured that all information shared will be treated with strict confidentiality.

    Alternatively, Mr. ***** may contact our **************** directly by sending the required information to **********************************************************.

    If you require any further assistance, please dont hesitate to let us know.

     

    Kind Regards,

     

    Jowe

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:09/13/2024

    Type:Billing Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I used this company twice. First time my bank card was compromised and my money was stolen from my bank. The second month and second time i used it my bank account was compromised again. This time it has effected my family and i immensely and will take us months to fix. I have been trying to get them to permanently delete my account and they will not. They just keep giving me the run around. I do not understand how this place is even open

    Business Response

    Date: 09/18/2024

    September 18, 2024

    Better Business Bureau
    ************************************************
    *****, ID *****


    RE: Consumer Complaint 22282214 - ***** ****

    This letter is in response to the complaint filed on September 13, 2024, with the Better Business Bureau by ***** ****. This complaint was received by us on September 14, 2024.

    We have researched the nature of the complaint. The customer has alleged that ********************** had not completed his request to permanently delete his account which he wishes to address as soon as possible.

    We learned that the customer requested that his account be deleted on September 12, 2024. We have a 30-day time window to complete such a request in accordance with regulatory guidelines and policies. Furthermore, on September 15, 2024, we fulfilled the customer's request and notified him via email for confirmation. The confirmation was sent to his email address, ******************************.

    Thank you and please let us know if you have any questions.

    Sincerely,

    Lizter
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:09/07/2024

    Type:Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    ResolvedMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I received notice from my bank that 2 charges, $602.99 and ****** had been charged to my debit card. The amounts are being taking from my bank account., I tried to call World Remit fraud **** and was left on hold for an hour, no one ever answered the call. My debit card was used in ****** ** fraudulently. I also tried other World Remit phone numbers with no success. Dear *******************, As part of our commitment to protecting the security of your account, we will notify you about certain transactions to ensure that your card is safe. We need you to review the following transactions and confirm whether you recognize them all to use your card ending in 6663: Date$AmountMerchant Name 09/06******WORLDREMIT CORP 09/06602.99WORLDREMIT CORP Please select the appropriate response from the buttons below. If you do not recognize all transactions, we will block your card until we have spoken to you.

    Business Response

    Date: 09/15/2024

    September 15, 2024

    Better Business Bureau
    ****************************
    *****, ID *****


    This letter is in response to the complaint filed on 9/7/2024 with the Better Business Bureau by *****************.This complaint was received by us on 9/8/2024

    Below are the details of the customer's issue and what was the resolution:

    ****************, who is not a WorldRemit customer but reported being a victim of fraud. He mentioned being charged for the following amounts: $602.99 and $602.00.

    We have attempted to trace these funds using the information provided but have been unable to locate any transactions. To assist us in moving forward, could you please request the following details from the customer so we can escalate the case to our **************** for further investigation:

    1) Name of cardholder:
    2) Bank name:
    3) The last 4 digits of the card number:
    4) The 1st 6 digits of the card number:
    5) Visa/Mastercard:
    6) Country:
    7) Amount (with currency):
    8) Date of the transaction/payment:
    9) Contact details (email address or phone number):

    Once we have this information, we will proceed with tracing the funds.

    Please let us know if you need anything else.

    Kind Regards,

    Jowe

    Customer Answer

    Date: 09/15/2024

     
    Better Business Bureau:

    I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me. I was able to get the funds returned by my bank. I wonder if World Remit still wants to research the fraud.

    Sincerely,

    *****************
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:09/05/2024

    Type:Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    ResolvedMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    The business won't change my adress from my old one to my new one. Non-existent customer support team. Chat team won't do it and their phone line goes nowhere.No way to change the adress on the app or on the website despite claims there are.Just change my adress.

    Business Response

    Date: 09/09/2024

    This letter is in response to Mr. ******************************* Better Business Bureau complaint filed on September 5, 2024.The complaint pertains to a delay in updating his address on his WorldRemit account.

    Following a thorough investigation, we confirmed that ************ requested the update on September 4th. While this request was promptly sent to the relevant team, an unexpected increase in volume caused a delay in processing, and we were unable to complete the update within our standard 24 to 48-hour timeframe. The update was completed today, September 9th, and his new address, *************************************, is now reflected in our records.

    We take account security very seriously. To ensure the safety of our customers' information, all account details updates are now requested and performed by our team following our new onboarding process.

    Additionally, ************ raised concerns about difficulties reaching a live agent via our customer service hotline. Our technical team is actively working to resolve this issue, and we have ensured that in-app support is available 24/7, while phone support is accessible during the following hours:

    Monday to Friday: 7 am to 8 pm (UTC)
    Saturday: 10 am to 6 pm (UTC)
    Sunday: Closed

    We deeply regret the frustration and inconvenience caused to ************ due to the delay and technical issues. We are taking steps to address these problems to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

    Should you require any further information, please don't hesitate to contact us.



    Kind regards,

    *******

    Customer Answer

    Date: 09/09/2024

     
    Better Business Bureau:

    I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.

    Sincerely,

    *******************
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:09/04/2024

    Type:Product Issues
    Status:
    ResolvedMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I transferred $600 using World Remit last July 22, 2024. After 1 week, the money was still not received by the recipient so I contacted their customer service and they said that there was a problem with their local partner so they will be canceling my transaction and request a refund. I waited for another 1 week and still I havent receive a refund so I reached out to the customer service again and they said that there was an internal error so they will follow up their refund team again and will send me an email for updates. I havent receive any email from them eversince so I always follow up to their customer service (August 12, 16, 22, 29 and the latest was today). All of them told me that there was an technical issue and that they will raise it up to the higher team or their operations team but it been almost 2 months and still the refund process was still not initiated.

    Business Response

    Date: 09/08/2024

    September 8, 2024

    Better Business Bureau
    ****************************
    *****, ID *****


    This letter is in response to the complaint filed on 9/4/2024 with the Better Business Bureau by ******************************.This complaint was received by us on 9/5/2024.

    Below are the details of the customer's issue and what was the resolution:

    The customer is complaining about not receiving a refund for transaction *********, which amounts to $600.

    Upon review, we found that the transaction was initially received on 23/07/2024. However, it remained in a pending status for several days while we awaited feedback from our local partner.

    On 05/08/2024, the customer requested a cancellation. We attempted to process the cancellation, but it failed due to an internal technical issue.

    We continued to monitor the situation until 05/09/2024, when the cancellation was successfully completed, and we initiated the refund.


    We can confirm that the refund of your transaction to your bank account is successful. Please see attached for reference.

    ***:74793384249002185200061

    Please let the customer contact her bank and ask to speak to the department dealing with chargebacks, disputed payments, refunds, or claims. Then quote the *** number - this bank department will be able to trace the refund through the *** number. They should be able to help her and tell where the refund is - from our experience, this should resolve the issue.

    Overall, the refund took longer because of the internal technical issue we experienced.

    Please let us know if you need anything else.

    Kind Regards,

    Jowe

    Customer Answer

    Date: 09/08/2024

     
    Better Business Bureau:

    I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.

    Sincerely,

    ******************************
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:08/23/2024

    Type:Customer Service Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I sent money on two separate transactions numbers ********* and ********* on August 14, 2024/ Worldremit did not deliver the money to the recipients claiming technical difficulties. I contacted Worldremit regarding a refund since the monies for medical treatment in *******. Worldremit despite cancelling one of the transfers have failed to remit my money back to me. They are claiming that their partner has not reversed the funds after 9 days of requesting. I am frustrated because they just simply keep providing with the same response whenever you contact them. Their phone contact is virtually impossible to get a person and their chart will keep repeating the same responses over and over. I need for Worldremit to either refund my funds totally $185.00 or at least tell me they will not refund my funds.

    Business Response

    Date: 08/28/2024

    August 28, 2024

    Better Business Bureau
    ****************************
    Boise, ID *****

    RE: Consumer Complaint ******** - *****************************

    This letter is in response to the follow-up complaint filed on August 23, 2024 with the Better Business Bureau by consumer *****************************. This complaint was received by us on August 24, 2024. 

    We have researched the nature of the complaint. The customer has alleged that ********************** had not processed his request that the transaction be cancelled and keeps on providing the same explanation.

    We proceeded to contact our local partner to confirm the status of the transaction; however, since the customer requested a cancellation. After receiving such a request, we asked our local partner to reject the transaction and return the funds in order for WorldRemit to issue a refund to the customer. Our local partner was able to reject the transaction the same day we requested it; however, WorldRemit experienced an unforeseen cancellation issue, which led to the delay of the refund.

    We can affirm that the transaction was cancelled and the refund was processed on August 15, 2024 for transaction ********* and August 27, 2024 for transaction *********. This means that the refund should be reflected in the customer's account within 2-3 working days. Please see the attached file for the proof of refund for both transactions that the customer can share with their bank.

    Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience that this has caused as the cancellation issue was unforeseen and we have no intention of delaying the customer's reimbursement.

    Thank you and please let us know if you have any questions.

    Sincerely,

    ******

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:08/14/2024

    Type:Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    ResolvedMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    This was simply supposed to be a cash transfer. It was initiated on July 13th and was to take 5 days. July 18th came and went. I called on July 19th and was told that there may be an issue because many of their transfers in the *********** were delayed and maybe I could wait out the weekend. I did that and no money. I called and was told that there's a technical issue on their end and as soon as it gets taken care of, everything will be fine. I call back Friday and get told the same thing. I ask how long will it take to fix. They don't know, the tech still has to determine what the issue is first. What If I just wanted a refund? That will take 7-10 days... It may be fixed over the weekend. So, I wait the weekend. And I call back Monday with no change of story..so just get me a refund. Okay, I will send that for processing. And how long until I get my money? We'll, interface will take about 3 days then the processing will be 7-10 days. So.. apparently, the technical issue they are having won't let refunds get issued either, because I'm still waiting for that to get processed...

    Business Response

    Date: 08/25/2024

    This letter is in response to Mr. ************************* Better Business Bureau complaint filed on August 14, 2024, regarding a cash pick-up transaction to the ***********, with reference number *********, initiated on July 13, 2024.

    Following a thorough investigation, we identified that intermittent internal technical issues impacted the processing speed of some transactions, including ********************. Although our aim is to ensure that cash transfers are collected instantly, these unforeseen technical glitches caused delays in certain transactions.

    Upon identifying the issue, we promptly escalated the matter to our technical team. They confirmed that due to these technical issues, ******************** transaction was not released to our local partner in the ***********. As a result, we were only able to initiate a cancellation of the transaction on August 23, 2024. The refund process has been completed, and **************** should receive the refund within three working days.

    For your reference, we have attached proof of the refund. Please note that the standard settlement time for this process is three business days.

    We sincerely apologize for the frustration and inconvenience caused by these unforeseen technical issues. Our technical team is actively working to prevent similar occurrences in the future. While unforeseen technical issues can arise, as outlined in our Terms and Conditions (**************************************************************************), we remain committed to providing excellent service and value ******************** business.

    Should you require any further information, please don't hesitate to contact us.

     

    Kind regards,

    *******

     

     

    Customer Answer

    Date: 08/25/2024

     
    Better Business Bureau:

    I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.

    Sincerely,

    *********************

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