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• Initial Complaint

  Date:11/03/2022

  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.

  I purchased a money order with Western Union was unable to cash the money order ask for a refund and the refund checks that was sent to me came up as fraudulent. I asked the company about this and they said they were reissue me two more checks and it's been over 2 to 3 weeks every time I contact them they leave me on hold and eventually hang up

  Business Response

  Date: 11/07/2022

  Western Union reference number:  *********
  
  Dear ***************************
  
  I am a specialist for the Executive Resolutions team at Western Unions corporate headquarters, and we have successfully completed your request, find the outcome below:
  
  Western Union has issued two Good Will concessions to you in the amount of ****** and ****** USD. These concessions were issued to you on 11/07/2022 with the tracking numbers (MTCN):  ************ and ************.You can visit any Western Union agent location in *************, ******** to pick up your funds with this MTCN and a valid government-issued ID. If you cannot claim these funds within 30 days from the aforementioned issued date,you will need to contact us at the number referenced below so that we can issue a new MTCNs.
  * Sender: Western Union Customer Service
  * Receiver: ***************************
  Western Union would like to provide you with a promotional code for a future zero-fee money transfer:
   Q6301-103001905     Expire 1/1/2023
  The code must be entered exactly as displayed; dash included. The promotional code is applicable for our retail locations as well as our Web,Mobile, and Telephone ************** services, as long as the services are enabled in the sending country. If you want to use our retail services, please be aware you will need to inform the agent that you have a promotional code before your money transfer is initiated, as it cannot be applied after the transfer has been completed.
  
  We sincerely regret the inconvenience you experienced with the initial handling of your issues.
  
  If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our Corporate Headquarters at ************, and provide the Western Union Reference #: ********* to be connected to me directly. You may also email us at ************************************************************************************.
  
  
  Sincerely,
  
  
  
  *****, OP ID #***
  Executive Resolutions Team
  
  
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:11/02/2022

  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 have been trying to reach western union about a money order that was fraudulently cashed . The money order was made to my bank and was cashed at a different bank. I have gotten nothing but a run around from western union . The amount was for 300 dollars . I filled out all the right paper work , paid another fee to have a copy of the cashed receipt printed , for them to say I filled out the wrong box . This has been going on since June . I just want this issue resolved so the proper person can be paid.

  Business Response

  Date: 11/07/2022

  Dear *****************************,
  
  We are writing in response to the complaint received from you through the Better Business Bureau (BBB) portal. In your complaint, you indicate that you are requesting a refund for cashed MO ************ in the amount of 300.00.
  
  Our records show that after you have received a copy of the cashed money order, you indicated that the item was forged, and the intended payee did not receive the funds for it. Your case is eligible for a forgery investigation. We received the required forgery request documents from you dated 10/12/2022 and they were processed on 10/31/2022.
   
  At the time of presentment, a **** is obligated to warrant that the money order has not been tampered with or altered to change the obligation of the party that is being paid and that all signatures are authentic and original. Western Union does not guarantee that payment will be recovered from the ***** 
   
  Western Union will be acting on your behalf to collect the funds from the ***** The final determination will be made by the **** after conducting their internal investigation.
  The average time to resolve a forgery claim is 120 days, and in most cases, the **** will not provide a resolution before the 120 days. Western Union cannot expedite this process since it is fully conducted by the ***** 
  
  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Corporate Headquarters at ************ and provide the Western Union Reference #:170495736 to connect with me directly. You may also email us at ************************************************************************************.
  
  Kind Regards,
  
  ****, OP ID #***
  Executive Resolutions Team

• Initial Complaint

  Date:11/02/2022

  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.

  The transaction date was Oct 11th to our mortgage company which they refunded the next day due to us needing to pay a little more on our mortgage account. They started a case against it on Oct 19th and since then they have been giving us the run around about the refund saying it is blocked and then gives us a new tracking number to pick up refund and come to find out its not even letting us pick up because again its blocked and they are investigated which by now its on its second investigation I feel like we are just now getting scammed after about 3 weeks of sending that information we just want to get this refund and go about our day

  Business Response

  Date: 11/03/2022

  Western Union reference number:  *********
  
  Dear *****************,

  
  We are writing in response to the complaint received from you through the Better Business Bureau (BBB) portal. In your complaint, you indicate that you initiated a Western Union Quick Collect money transfer to LOANCARE SERVICING CENTER   on Oct/11/2022.You further indicate that your money transfer was returned by the ****** and that the funds were returned to Western Union as unpaid. You are requesting assistance in getting a refund.

  
  Our records show that on Oct/11/2022 at 10:51 US Eastern Standard Time you initiated a Quick Collect money transfer in the amount of $ ******** USD to LOANCARE SERVICING CENTER  with the tracking number (MTCN): XXX-XXX-****. On Oct/19/2022 Western Union received a notification from your ****** that the funds were being returned as your payment was not accepted. On Oct/24/2022, a refund for the principal amount in the amount of $ ******** USD, was issued to you with the tracking number (MTCN):  ************.By using the referenced MTCN, you can retrieve your refund from any Western Union agent location in *****, *************.
  
  Western Union has concluded its investigation; however, if you have any additional questions or concerns regarding this resolution, please contact our Corporate Headquarters at ************, and provide the Western Union reference #: *********. You may also email us at *************************************************************************************
  
  Sincerely,
  
  Western Union Executive Resolutions Team

  Customer Answer

  Date: 11/03/2022

   
  Complaint: 18347227
  
  I am rejecting this response because:we have been trying to get the refund since that time and still they are saying it is blocked and have done so for 4 days each taking 3 hours plus each time we tried but Western union keeps saying it is being investigated and we have to wait even longer to finishthese people are scamming us if we cant get our money back.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  *****************

  Business Response

  Date: 11/24/2022

  Western Union reference number:  *********
  
  Dear *****************,

  
  We are writing in response to the complaint received from you through the Better Business Bureau (BBB) portal. In your complaint, you indicate that you initiated a Western Union Quick Collect money transfer to LOANCARE SERVICING CENTER   on Oct/11/2022. You further indicate that your money transfer was returned by the ****** and that the funds were returned to Western Union as unpaid. You are requesting assistance in getting your refund.
  Western Union has investigated this matter.
  Our records show that on Oct/11/2022 at 10:51 US Eastern Standard Time you initiated a Quick Collect money transfer in the amount of $ ******** USD to LOANCARE SERVICING CENTER with the tracking number (MTCN): XXX-XXX-****.
  
  Western Union processed a full refund including charges on Nov/24/2022 in the amount of ******** USD with the tracking number (MTCN) ************. Your refund is available for pickup at any Western Union agent location in *****,*************.
  
  Please visit a Western Union location in *****, ************* with the following details:
  
  * Sender:Western Union Customer Care
  * Receiver: *****************
  *MTCN: ************
  
  *Amount:******** USD
  
  Please make sure that you have a valid government-issued ID when collecting your money transfer. If you cannot claim this refund within 30 days from the date it was issued, you will need to contact us at the number referenced below to get a new MTCN.
  We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced using our services and receiving a refund. We hope that you won't form your opinion about us based on this incident and give us another opportunity to provide you with the high-quality service that has made Western Union a global leader in the money transfer industry.  
  
  Western Union has concluded its investigation; however, if you have any additional questions or concerns regarding this resolution, please contact our Corporate Headquarters at ************, and provide the Western Union reference #: *********. You may also email us at *************************************************************************************
  
  Sincerely,
  
  Western Union Executive Resolutions Team
  
  
  
  

  
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:11/01/2022

  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.

  Hey guys,This pretty much sums up what has happened in the last two weeks regarding this issue.I purchased a $250 money order from the ******* Supercenter in ********** only to have my wife immediately drop it and lose it in the parking lot. As unfortunate as this was, we were immediately (next day upon realizing its absence) able to call Western Union and have a stop payment placed on the check.For the last two weeks (October 17th - Present Day) I have filled out the necessary refund request documents and have submitted receipts of both the original money order as well as the ******* purchase receipt, of which I still have copies of both.The operators for western Union, absolutely no offense implied, do not speak English and have been extraordinarily difficult to communicate with. They keep referring me to the refund request site which I have already filled out and have been unable to give me a straight answer on when I can get my money back.My name is *******************************, I am the purchaser, and I just need help getting my money back as this company has made this archaic process more troublesome than I would assume its supposed to be.Thank you guys so much for your time and attention on this matter. I just want my money back.************************************** ************** ****************** Money Order # ************ Purchased at ******* Supercenter ***********************************************************************

  Business Response

  Date: 11/08/2022

  Dear ***************************,
  
  We are writing in response to the complaint received from you through the Better Business Bureau (BBB) portal.
  
  Western Union has investigated this matter. Our records indicate that we received your original online money order refund request for four money orders. Please note that on 11/07/********* refund checks were processed for money orders xxxxxxx6967, xxxxxxx6969, xxxxxxx6970 and they were were issued to the mailing address you provided in your request.
  
  Please allow **** business days for the refund checks to be delivered via mail. If you do not receive the refund checks within the allotted timeframe, please contact us at the number or email address referenced below so we may further assist you.
  
  In regards to the money order xxxxxxx6968, please note that this money order was paid. We have sent you the copy of the cashed item via separate email. 

  
  you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our Corporate Headquarters at ************, and provide the Western Union Reference #: ********* to be connected to me directly. You may also email us at ************************************************************************************.
   
  Sincerely,
   
  
  Executive Resolutions Team
   

  
  

  Customer Answer

  Date: 11/08/2022

   
  Complaint: 18342894
  
  I am rejecting this response because:
  
  this response was to a person named Traquell H.?  Is this some sort of scam?  My name is *******************************, this is absolutely ridiculous.  Did anyone read my email or in the information attached?

   

  My next step is to hire an attorney and take legal action against Western Union for fraud and ***** larceny.

   

  Sincerely,
  
  *******************************

  Business Response

  Date: 11/18/2022

  Western Union reference number: *********
  
  Dear *******************************,  

  
  We are writing in response to the rebuttal of a complaint received from you through the Better Business Bureau (BBB) portal. In your rebuttal, you indicate that you received a resolution relating to another person. You are expressing dissatisfaction and indicate that you will be moving forward with legal action.

  
  Please accept our apologies for the letter you received addressed to another customer; we are working with our internal partners to resolve this matter.

  
  Our records reflect that on 11/08/2022, Western Union spoke to you regarding Money Order 22-015512416,in the amount of $251.00, for which you were initially requesting a refund. We then informed you that a refund would be issued to you via a Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN). An email was subsequently sent to you to email address ******************* where we confirm the refund details.  

  
  On the same day, the refund of the Money Order was collected via (MTCN) XXX-XXX-****. This transaction was collected by you on the same day from an agent location in ********** *******.

  
  Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention and again, sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced using our services.  

  
  If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our Corporate Headquarters at ************, and provide the Western Union Reference #: ********* to be connected to me directly. You may also email us at ************************************************************************************.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  Estefany, OP ID # ***
  Executive Resolutions Team
  

  
  

  Customer Answer

  Date: 11/22/2022

   
  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.
  

  ***** at ** corporate was very kind to me and immediately refunded my money order in full.  I appreciate the BBB so very much.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  *******************************

• Initial Complaint

  Date:10/29/2022

  Type:Sales and Advertising 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.

  Hello,I'm writing this complaint in regards to a fraud case that I filed: #*********. On 10/21, I sent three separate money transfers ******************-679-0181 & 063-796-5421) to the same reciever, all of which had three separate security questions and answers. The transaction was meant to be for purchasing a computer off craiglist, where the seller would not be able to recieve the funds until I reiceved the computer in the mail and then i would release the security info for all three transfers. About an hour after initating the transfer, the money was strangely recieved buy the "seller", although I never authorized the transaction by providing the security info. This means, all three of these transaction where released to the reciever by a western union employee. Needless to say, but the computer obviously never arrived. How can Western Union be trusted for "secure payments" when things like this are still occuring?

  Business Response

  Date: 11/04/2022

  Western Union Reference Number:*********
   
   
  Dear *************************,

  
   
  We are writing in response to the complaint received from you through the Better Business Bureau (BBB) portal. In your complaint, you indicate that you are a victim of fraud. 

  
  
  Western Union has investigated your concerns. Our records show that in October 2022, you sent 3 money transfers from ***************** totaling ****** USD to a receiver located in *****************. 

  
   
  MTCN: ************ 

  On 21-OCT-2022 at 13:35 Eastern Standard Time, you initiated a transfer for ****** ** DOLLAR to TUMMUS BARQUIS in *****************.
   
  Based on our investigation this transaction is eligible for a refund please email the Police Report/Affidavit or consumer fraud affidavit with MTCN: ************ and CASE# ********* to **************************************************** or fax number **************.

  
  
  
  MTCN: 063-796-5421   

  On 21-OCT-2022 13:34 Eastern Standard Time, you initiated a transfer for ****** ** DOLLAR to TUMMUS BARQUIS in *****************.
   
  On 21-OCT-2022 15:09 Eastern Standard Time, a person with identification bearing the name of TUMMUS BARQUIS went to an agent location in ***************** to pick up the money transfer and provided the tracking number (MTCN), senders name, place of origin, and the amount expected.  The amount paid was ****** ** DOLLAR.

  
  
  MTCN: ************   
   
  On 21-OCT-2022 13:36 Eastern Standard Time, you initiated a transfer for ****** ** DOLLAR to TUMMUS BARQUIS in *****************.
   
  On 21-OCT-2022 15:13 Eastern Standard Time, a person with identification bearing the name of  TUMMUS BARQUIS went to an agent location in ***************** to pick up the money transfer and provided the tracking number (MTCN), senders name, place of origin, and the amount expected.  The amount paid was ****** ** DOLLAR.

  
   
  Based on the results of our investigation, Western Union has determined that you are not eligible for a refund. 

  
   
  Please be advised that all Western Union money transfers require the tracking number (MTCN) as well as a valid government-issued photo identification(s) or test question if eligible to be released for payment. 
   
  

  Western Union is concerned about consumers and consumer fraud and has many procedures in place to help combat fraud and increase consumer awareness of scams. For example, Western Union provides consumer fraud warnings and other consumer protection information on its website at https://www.wu.com/fraudawareness. Additionally, Western Unions website and the receipts provided at the agent location contain a toll-free number consumers may call if they suspect they have been victims of fraud. 
   
  

  When a consumer reports to Western Union that they may have been a victim of fraud, Western Union takes a report and is available to assist your local law enforcement in their investigation. According to our records, fraud reports were filed by you with Western Union on 10/22/2022, fraud case numbers ********* (refund eligible), *********, and 169520818.
   
  Due to consumer protection and privacy laws, we are unable to release additional information regarding the receiver and the paying agent details without a validly issued and served subpoena.  Western Union is willing to assist law enforcement with their investigation. 
   
  The above request can be submitted to law enforcement via the following channels:
   
  Western Union ********* Services, Inc. 
  Custodian of Records 
  Legal HQ 8 
  7001 *************** 
  ******, ** 80237
  
  If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our Corporate Headquarters at ************, and provide the Western Union Reference #: ********* to be connected to me directly. You may also email us at ************************************************************************************. 
  
    
  Sincerely,
   
  ****, OP ID #***
  Executive Resolutions Team

• Initial Complaint

  Date:10/28/2022

  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.

  I sent money through western union on Oct 19 2022 @ a ******* in my area the woman put in all my information that she asked for me to provide. She insisted shes done this before. Come to find out she sends my money to ****************** with an account number they do not have. Because I do not have account with chase. ***** was able to steal ******* from western union with just their name not because I had an account with them just the name! I was told by WesternUnion Oct 20, 2022 that I would have to wait for chase to refund my money. Now that chase has approved my refund on the 26th of October 2022 around 2:57 pm eastern standard time Im still waiting on WesternUnion and it is now Oct 26,2022 4:22pm east I call every hour and find out more and more. I was told there is no way to get hold of the back up team, no email for them (until I spoke to someone that gave me an email) reads as follows ************************************************************* The representatives that I have spoken to tell me the same thing over and over again. They can only read the same thing over to me . Now my question is how can anyone trust their money is safe if all you need is a name and none valid account number and ******************************************* lets it go right through no problem. But I have proof its my money and I sent it and its taken 8 days so far and no money back to me yet? Im very confused and this is time sensitive !!! Case # *********

  Business Response

  Date: 11/02/2022

  Dear *************************
  Western Union is writing in response to the complaint received through the Better Business Bureau. In the complaint you indicate that the Quick Collect transaction made on October 19, 2022, was sent to the incorrect account number and you are requesting a refund of the funds.
  Western Union has investigated this matter. Our records confirm that the funds were returned to Western Union and a refund of the funds was provided to you under MTCN xxx-xxx-****, which our records reflect as collected on November 1, 2022.
  We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced using our services. We hope that you won't form your opinion about us based on this incident and give us another opportunity to provide you with the high-quality service that has made Western Union a global leader in the money transfer industry.  
  If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our Corporate Headquarters at ************, and provide the Western Union Reference #: ********* to be connected to me directly. You may also email us at ************************************************************************************.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ********************* 912
  Executive Resolutions Team
  
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:10/26/2022

  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.

  I purchased a Western Union money order in the amount of $50.00 from a Food Lion on *************** in **********, **. I kept the receipt / stub. I had intended it for a friend but they declined to receive it so I sought to cash it myself at the place where I purchased it, the local Food Lion. Food Lion said they could not cash it; they are not authorized by Western Union to use it as legal tender (!!!). That was the first indication that these money orders are not legit. The Food Lion clerk said to take it to my bank and they would cash it. So, I did take it to the ***** Fargo on ************ near the Publix. They tried to deposit it but said they needed the stub because one number was difficult to read because it was on a fold. I provided the stub and the clerk at the ***** Fargo cashed the check by depositing it into my account. Then, I received notification in the mail that the money order was rejected but that the printed check from ***** Fargo (that I also received in the mail and is attached here) is legal tender. The letter said to "Return to Maker" which would be the Food Lion Western Union agent where I purchased it. Food Lion said they could not help me since they are not authorized by Western Union to do anything other than sell the checks(!!!). So, essentially, Western Union does not back up its vendors!!!! The Food Lion clerk gave me the number for ***************** for Western Union which declined to connect me with a service representative but offered me the option to request a refund by paying $15.00 more!!!!!! No thank you. I want Western Union to reissue the money order so that my bank will recognize it thereby depositing $50.00 into my account. I should not have to pay additional monies to have this rectified!! (And by the way, since my bank initially agreed to accept the money order, I did not keep the stub any longer. The teller clarified the numbers which are printed clearly on the attachment and Western Union needs to make this right.)

  Business Response

  Date: 10/30/2022

  Dear *************************,
  
  We are writing to follow up on your concern as the requested information to proceed has not been received.
  
  I am a specialist for the Executive Resolutions Team at Western Unions corporate headquarters, and I will be handling your case. To investigate your concerns, please provide us with the following information:
  
  * Western Union Money Order Number
  * Well be glad to proceed accordingly once we receive the required completed form https://www.westernunion.com/self-service-form/rmo-form
  
  Kindly take into consideration that all information received will be kept in Western Unions secure databases and treated in accordance with Western Unions Privacy Statement.
   
  We appreciate you making us aware of your negative experience, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. If you no longer require assistance for the concern raised, kindly inform us and we will proceed to close the investigation.
  
  If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our Corporate Headquarters at ************ and provide the Western Union Reference #: 169929712 to be connected to me directly. You may also email us at ************************************************************************************.
   
  **************************************************************************************************,OP ID # ***
  Executive Resolutions Team 
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:10/26/2022

  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.

  October 26***** BBB.org Re:Western Union Money Order I purchased a money order from Metro mart *************** /Western Union to pay rent on October 1 ***** I put the money in the drop box as usual and my landlord or management company Jmc properties claimed they didn't recieve it so I immediately called Western union to track the money order and a rep from Western Union said it has been cashed so I then asked Western Union to tell me the info on who cashed the money order issued to my landlord( Jmc properties ) I filled out the nessary info located on the back of the money order on October 14, 2022 and mailed it to Westen Union to track and refund the amount of the money order. I then called Western Union back to get a status or update on Oct 26***** to find out who cashed the money order.However, I was told by the ******************* )on the phone they had no way of disclosing that until I mail them $15.00 to Western Union and the process would take up to 30 days when or if they decide to issue a refund or even give me the information on who cashed the money order. I purchased the money order to have a safe way to pay it is very important to me to find out who cashed this money order because I'm now paying double for rent. I really need the info on who cashed the money order.Tracking no for the Western Union money order is *********** Sincerely *************************** **************

  Business Response

  Date: 10/31/2022

  Western Union Reference Number: ********* [encrypt] 
  Dear ***************************,
  We are writing in response to the complaint received from you through the Better Business Bureau (BBB) portal. In your complaint, you indicate that you purchased a money order that was used to pay your rent to JMC Properties and they claim they have not received the payment. You are requesting a refund.
  
  Western Union has investigated this matter. Our records show that there was one money order in question that was presented for payment and cashed. The following money order was investigated by Western Union:
  
  Money order number: Amount:
  19-428153058 $675.89 (USD)
  
  Our records indicate that we received your original money order research inquiry via mail on October 24, 2022 with the required completed form and proof of payment which were forwarded to the appropriate business unit for processing on October 24, 2022.  On October 25, 2022, a letter was sent to the address provided to request for the $15.00 USD processing fee which was not included in the original request.
  
  Kindly note that we have not received payment. If the payment was sent, please provide the details (copy of the money order or check, the date the payment was mailed) and we will be glad to proceed with your request.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  Ako, OP ID # ***
  Executive Resolutions Team 

• Initial Complaint

  Date:10/24/2022

  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.

  Despite successful past transactions, Western Union denied me the right to send money to my son who is 6 hours away. I spent numerous hours on the phone with Western Union, and they couldn't get the transaction to go through. They hit my Discover card up with several $1 transactions, but the money to be sent never happened. The next representative I spoke to told me to use a different method of payment, but nothing worked. I tried 2 Debit cards, a Discover Card, and a bank account transfer. They can't tell me why, just that it is their policy. I then spent hours on the phone with my bank, my banks fraud department, and Discover customer service, and there is absolutely no reason, security or otherwise, for the payment to not go through. Western Union told me to go to a store, which is easy for someone in good health that lives close to a store, but I have had complications from cancer, I drive very little, and the store closest to me doesn't have their Western Union system set up. They want me to drive an hour at today's gas prices to another store to do the transaction in person, but what if I go to that great difficulty and it doesn't work? I'm out 2 hours driving time and gas, and still no money sent to my son who is 6 hours away. There is NO security reason to not complete my transaction, and yet they still refuse to send my money. None of their MANY ideas have allowed the transaction to go through, so what happens when for all that difficulty, time, gas, and expense and it still doesn't work. I feel this is very poor customer service, and they have pinged my Discover card with several $1 transactions that I want refunded. I want to be removed from their blacklist. I did nothing wrong, and certainly don't know why I am being singled out for this issue.

  Business Response

  Date: 11/03/2022

  Western Union reference number: *********
   
  Dear *************************,  
  
  We are writing in response to the complaint received from you through the Better Business Bureau (BBB) portal. In your complaint, you indicate that you have been unable to complete a transaction via our telephone money transfer service or our on-line service. You would like to understand why you were unable to complete the transaction.
  
  We have attempted to call you to the phone number included on your complaint but was unable to speak with you.
  
  Western Union has investigated your concerns and have found that you have two (2)registered separate profiles with all information that matches except for different email addresses.
  
  1st profile found 522207589
  
  2nd profile found - 670995375
  
  Kindly note that our systems are designed with the customers security in mind and this anomaly has created the issues you have experienced,and we truly apologize.
  Please be aware that we are in the process of deleting both accounts so there will be no further crossover issues. Please re-register with the information that identifies you and the one email address you wish to use in 48 72 hours. Kindly note that your personal information (name, address, etc) should match what is listed on your valid identification. Please let us know directly to the telephone number or email address below if you need further assistance
  
  Western Union has also provided to you a promotional code to use when sending a future money transfer. This code has been provided to you under a separate cover.

  
  If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our Corporate Headquarters at ************, and provide the Western Union Reference #: *********. You may also email us at ************************************************************************************.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  Ako,OP ID # ***
  Executive Resolutions Team
  
  
  
  Tell us why here...

• Initial Complaint

  Date:10/24/2022

  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.

  I purcased a $700 money order from western union at ************* on ********************** on July 15th for my rent. A few days later i went to fill it out n sign it for my landlord, thats when i realized that I had loft it. Caled western union and was informed that I had to fill out a form for lost money order have it notarized send a $30 money order with paper work to COORPRATE office in ********. I mailed it September 28th!! Calling them Every week and they keep saying they havent Received it as of October 24th 2022???? I Need my Money im a retired 63 yr old Struggling! Please" Help" Me!

  Business Response

  Date: 10/28/2022

  Western Union reference number: *********
  
  Dear *******,
  
  Thank you for your patience while we completed the investigation on your case.
  
  Kindly note we were able to confirm that the refund of your Money Order has been processed. The refund check was issued to be delivered to your address via ***** overnight delivery with tracking number: **** **** 6790.
  
  If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our Corporate Headquarters at ************, and provide the Western Union Reference #: ********* to be connected to me directly. You may also email us at ************************************************************************************.
  
  Sincerely,
   
  Inesa, OP ID # IJU
  Executive Resolutions Team