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The Western Union Company

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950 total complaints in the last 3 years.
401 complaints closed in the last 12 months.

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Initial Complaint
Date:01/23/2023
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 made a order to a health provider promised to send a med but never sent or herd back from them when I asked for ****** and I ask the electronic of western Union to see they can refund and sayin they said make a claim and report fraud at this business its all
Business Response
Date: 02/01/2023
Hello *********************

We are writing in response to the complaint received from you through the Better Business Bureau, regarding the money transfer that you initiated on June 15, 2021.

Our records show that on June 15, 2021 you sent a money transfer from the ** to a receiver located in ******. The total amount sent is ****** USD.

On June 17, 2021, a person with identification bearing the name of ******************************** visited an agent location in ****** to pick up the funds.

Please note that all Western Union agents require the receiver to provide the money transfer details, tracking number (MTCN), and valid government-issued photo identification(s) to payout the funds. The receiver of this money transfer provided the agent with the tracking number (MTCN),senders name, money transfer country of origin, the expected payout amount,and their valid government-issued photo identification. As a result, the agent followed Western Unions policies and procedures and correctly paid out the money transfer.

After completing the investigation of your complaint and the additional information available, we have determined that you are not eligible for a refund.

We are truly sorry for the inconvenience you may have experienced.

We encourage our customers to learn more about protecting themselves from fraud. To do so, you can visit the Fraud awareness section on our website. Alternatively, search for educational videos on ******* using the keywords ****** Union Fraud Awareness or find more information on Western Unions feed on ******* and Facebook.

Our records show that you have filed a fraud report with Western Union fraud case number 177710750.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at [email protected], contact our corporate headquarters at ***************** (international call charges may apply) and provide the reference number ********* to connect with me directly.

Sincerely,
********* Op 912
Executive Resolutions Team

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Customer Answer
Date: 02/01/2023

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:01/21/2023
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.
Western Union has my bank information including log in information. I tried to send money to a friend and a customer service representative called me to ensure it wasn't fraudulent. I proceeded to tell them thank you but yes it was me, it was to come out of PNC bank. He then wanted to ask a bunch of other questions about the exact information I had already provided. When I asked how this was supposed to prevent fraud he couldn't answer. They then canceled the transaction and will not fully remove allow my personal data as I had requested. They can either retain my data and process the transaction or completely remove me from their system. They are not permitted not to process transactions and retain my information.
Business Response
Date: 01/25/2023
Western Union reference number 177047099

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 transfer to a friend which was canceled by Western Union.
We confirmed that your money transfer sent using our online services on Jan/21/2023 was declined because Western Union was unable to verify the information you provided during the phone to meet our regulatory and compliance obligations.

Please be aware that Western Union must adhere to all country regulations, laws,restrictions and requirements to be allowed to conduct business in a specified country. These regulations, laws, restrictions and requirements are ever-changing and vary by country. Unfortunately, Western Union has no control over these regulations, laws, restrictions or requirements set forth by the countries we operate in. In the instance of the transaction sent to (COUNTRY),Western Union have the right to request additional documentation, in order to comply with the aforementioned country and agent regulations. You may find additional information at www.westernunion.com under our Terms and Conditions.

We cannot disclose any specific details why your money transfer has been declined. However, you can refer to the Terms and Conditions section at westernunion.com for more information. Please be informed that all money transfers are reviewed individually, and a previous decision to approve or decline a money transfer does not necessarily mean you wont be able to use our services in the future.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at ************************************************************************************. Alternatively, contact our corporate headquarters at ***************** (international call charges may apply) and provide the reference number 177047099.
Thanks for working with us on this.
Sincerely,
*******,OP ID OOL
Executive Resolutions Team

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Customer Answer
Date: 01/25/2023

Complaint: 18876615

I am rejecting this response because:
That is NOT what the agent said at all. The agent said they were calling as part of fraud prevention. Then proceeded to ask the exact same questions of what I had already given you on the digital transaction. I asked how this was supposed to prevent fraud. I had warned him if he couldn't answer the questions then I was going to submit a complaint and he hung up on me and canceled the transactions. I then called back a few hours later to find out about your fraud policy and was told I can't talk to the fraud department since my transaction was already canceled. Your response didn't answer any of this other than your agent didn't tell me the correct thing. Lastly if you can not transfer my money then I do not want you holding any of my personal information including my bank login.

Sincerely,

***************************
Business Response
Date: 02/01/2023
Dear ***************************,

Please see attached resolution.

Sincerely,
Western Union Executive Resolutions Team

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Customer Answer
Date: 02/06/2023
Again Western Union is not addressing the complaint. The customer service agent did not say they were verifying information because the country I was sending it to required it. He said it was for FRAUD PREVENTION. I verified that yes I did want to send the money and gave him the name of the bank I was using. When I asked how does telling you the same information I put in the form prevent fraud he would not answer the question. When I called later to ask to speak to the fraud department I was told I can not because the transfer was closed. So either answer the question I asked 3 times now or prove to me you have deleted ALL of my personal information. Those are the 2 requirements to close this complaint.

Complaint: 18876615

I am rejecting this response because:

Sincerely,

***************************
Initial Complaint
Date:01/21/2023
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.
On December 28th 2022, I used the Western Union app to send $280 to a relative in another country. Shortly after the transaction I received an email stating that the money was ready to be picked up. On the following day (Dec 29th, 2022) I received another email stating that the money transfer was cancelled at my request and that the money would be refunded. As I did not request this cancellation, I immediately called Western Union and was informed that they had cancelled the transaction due to non-compliance but was not allowed to tell me exactly why. I was informed that the money would be refunded by 7 business days.On January 10th, 2023, I still had not received the money and I made another call to Western Union. I was told that the case would be escalated and that I would receive a call within 72hrs. I did not receive a call but instead I received the following email on Sunday Jan 15th:"Please be advised that based on our records, your transaction with MTCN ***-***-4065 was refunded on (01/13/2023) for the full amount. It may take up to 4 business days from the process date for the refund to reflect on your account or it may also depend on your bank's policy. Kindly contact your bank as funds should have been posted back to your account by now."I contacted my bank on January 21st and was informed that they are not seeing this refund on their end and I need to follow up with Western Union. I called Western Union again on the 21st and was informed that the refund was issued on the 13th but could take up to 7 business days to process (contrary to the email that was sent on the 15th) and that I should check back on the 25th.I am utterly perplexed as to how a company that does instant money transfers cannot simply refund my money in a timely manner. Moreover, I still don't know why the transaction was rejected as Western Union will not tell me.
Business Response
Date: 01/25/2023
Reference number: 177045310

Hello *********************,

We are writing in response to the complaint received from you that was addressed to our corporate headquarters. In your complaint, you indicate that you sent a transaction that did not reach the intended receiver and was cancelled.
Our records show that you initiated a money transfer with the tracking number (MTCN) ************ in the amount of ****** CAD from ****** to ******* on 12/28/2022.

Please be informed that your receiver is currently prohibited from using Western Union services. Due to our internal policy and local regulations, we cannot disclose any specific details why your receiver cannot use our services. However, you can refer to the Terms and Conditions section at westernunion.com for more information.
We have processed a full refund, including fees, to your bank account in the amount of ****** CAD on 01/13/2023. Please be advised that it may take up to 7 business days for the funds to show in your account,depending on your banks refund-processing practice. If you dont receive a refund within that time, please contact us directly at the number or email address referenced below so we can assist you further.

We are truly sorry for the inconvenience you may have experienced.
If you have any questions or concerns,please email us at ************************************************************************************. Alternatively, contact our corporate headquarters at ***************** (international call charges may apply) and provide the reference number 177045310 to connect with me directly.
Sincerely,

*****, OP ID # ***
Executive Resolutions Team

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Customer Answer
Date: 01/30/2023

Complaint: 18876512

I am rejecting this response because:

The refund conveniently showed up on the 24th of January but that is completely unacceptable.

Nowhere in your response do you provide any explanation as to why you took so long to return my money.

Your core business is instant money transfer, so the refund should have been initiated the moment you cancelled the transaction.

The money had to be sent urgently so upon learning that the transaction was cancelled on 12/29/2022, I had someone else send another $280 ******** (plus transaction fee) to the very same receiver.

The transaction was successful so your claim that the receiver was prohibited from using your services is blatantly false.

Thus far Western Union has: cancelled the transaction on 12/29/2022, falsely claim that I had requested said cancellation, held on to my money for an unreasonable amount of time with no explanation, and then falsely claim that the receiver is prohibited from using your service only to accept a subsequent transaction to the same receiver.

Your actions are tantamount to fraud and you need to explain why you took so long to return my money for no obvious reason.

I await your response,
*********************
Initial Complaint
Date:01/19/2023
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.
On December 30th 2022 I sent $100 to Western Union for my brother ************************* to pick-up. Some how someone hatched into my Western Union acct. not only changed my password but they changed my user ID. now I cant get into my account. After speaking with Western Union I was advise that my money was re-rounted into someones elses bank. initially this money was for pickup at Western Union. They allowed someone to reroute my funds into a bank account. The representive told me the name of the person who owns the bank account. I wrote it down and ****** it on ********* its all Indians names. They told me to contact my bank. after the bank investigated it they said Western Union is reponsible for returning my funds back. Now Western Union sent me a email stating there is nothing they can do..I have had the same account with them for about 12yrs and this a first. They allowed someone to take my money and move it from a pickup into their bank account. The alway thought of Western Union as a secure site. Now I am out of $100 plus $17.99 for sending.. Plus now I had to find a way to send my brother the $100 to replace what was taken
Business Response
Date: 01/24/2023
Reference number: *********

Hello ********,
We are writing in response to the complaint received from you on 01/19/2023 that was addressed to our corporate headquarters.
Our records show that in DEC-2022, 1 online money transfer was sent from ************* to a receiver located in *************. The total amount sent was ****** USD.
On 30-DEC-2022 22:05:49 Eastern Standard Time, a direct-to-bank money transfer with the tracking number (MTCN) ************ was initiated to ************************* in ************* in the amount of ****** USD.
As a result,on 04-JAN-2023 09:33:18 Eastern Standard Time, the funds were deposited to a bank account under the name of ************************* in *************.
After completing the investigation of your complaint and the additional information available, we have determined that you are not eligible for a refund.
Nonetheless,we are very sorry to hear that you have become a victim of fraud.
Our records show that you have filed a fraud report with Western Union on 1/4/2023 fraud case number ********* and *********. We have taken the necessary steps to deactivate your customer profile.
We also advise contacting your bank about your accounts unauthorized charge(s).You may want to inquire about any options they can offer to avoid further unauthorized use of your bank account(s) or debit/credit cards.
Please be assured that Western Union takes customer protection very seriously and has many procedures to help combat fraud and expand customer fraud awareness.
We use various measures to help protect your personal information from unauthorized access and use. It includes organizational, technical, and administrative safeguards such as computer and building security, limiting access to your personal information to those employees, agents, and representatives that have a need to know, and file and email encryption.
We also encourage our customers to learn more about protecting themselves from fraud. To do so, you can visit the Fraud awareness section on our website.
Alternatively, search for educational videos on ******* using the keywords ****** Union Fraud Awarenessor find more information on Western Unions feed on ******* and Facebook.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at [email protected], contact our corporate headquarters at ***************** (international call charges may apply) and provide the reference number ********* to connect with me directly.

Sincerely,

*****, OP ID #***
Executive Resolutions Team

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Initial Complaint
Date:01/19/2023
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.
Western Union is the sort of company that avoids customer interaction and refunding customers money orders. I needed my money order refunded and the online form ****** union sends you too is down for an indefinite period of time without explanation. You call the number on the back of your money order and their robot send you here: ************************************************************************************* and fill the page out. You fill it out and the message below is always the same...."We're sorry, our system is temporarily unavailable. Please try again later." The broken online form is a dead end road everytime and someone at the company has to know about this. Good luck reaching anyone at western union about it they have a strict robot for a bouncer taking phone calls so they don't have too. You demand to speak to the human in charge and the robot will ask what your problem is because it doesn't remember what you told it a couple times before. It doesn't recognize or care that the webpage doesn't work so when you share the problem it offers the same solution. However, When I repeated my demand several times for a human rep, the robot hung up on me. In conclusion, Western Union needs to keep their end of the bargain. Refunding my money order should not be impossible. I have wasted a lot of time with their phony money order refund customer service and the broken website. This is a multibillion dollar company and they operate like this. I may not get my hard earned money back as a result.
Business Response
Date: 01/21/2023
Dear ***********************
Western Union is writing in response to the complaint received through the Better Business Bureau regarding the money order refund request.
I am a specialist with the Executive Resolutions team at Western Unions corporate headquarters, and I will handle your case. The refund of your money order has been processed, you may collect the funds at a retail location with the refund information provided to you via separate cover.
At Western Union, customer satisfaction is something we take very seriously, and quality service is our primary concern. We sincerely regret the inconvenience you experienced with the initial handling of your issues.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at ************************************************************************************. Alternatively, contact our corporate headquarters at ***************** (international call charges may apply) and provide the reference number ********* to connect with me directly.
Sincerely,
********* Op 912
Executive Resolutions Team

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Initial Complaint
Date:01/18/2023
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 bought a money order at ******'s at *************************************************************************** for ****** at 3:12 pm on January 6, 2023 . Money Order number: ************** I went to Office Depot nearby and somehow lost my money bag in the parking lot outside. I immediately went back to Office Depot trying to retrace my steps. Then I went to Krogers and called the police. ******* gave me the number to call ** but it was just an info line. The next day I was told by ** to fill out a refund request online and submit a copy of the receipt. I went back to ******* and got a copy of the receipt which I included in the upload. I then contacted the ************ and filed a formal report with Officer ************************* report number: 23-00-3651. On Monday morning I called at 8:01 am and put a stop payment request on the money order (the soonest the office was open again). I called back maybe 5 days later to check on it and was told that the request has not been processed that there is some fraud thing and to email ************************************************** which I did with all of the information. I called today and the rep told me exactly the opposite of everything I had been told - that I now had to print off the info and mail that in for a trace EVEN THOUGH I already put a stop payment on it, provided them the receipt and the police info. The rep said that the STORE put a stop order on it and I know exactly that it was me who did that. So basically I am getting the runaround with completely contradictory info and instructions. I am waiting for a supervisor to call me back but I expect more of the same.
Business Response
Date: 01/23/2023
Reference number:*********

Hello *******************************,
We are writing in response to the complaint received from you on 1/19/23, through the Better Business Bureau (BBB). In your complaint, you indicate that you are having trouble obtaining a refund from Western Union for a lost Money Order.
Western Union confirms that we received an online refund request under case # ********* on 1/10/23, however, any par of the original Money Order was not provided;therefore, we cannot process your request. We encourage you to complete and return the attached Research request and provided the required supporting documents.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at ************************************************************************************. Alternatively, contact our corporate headquarters at ***************** (international call charges may apply) and provide the reference number ********* to connect with me directly.
**************************,OP ID #***
Executive Resolutions Team

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Customer Answer
Date: 01/28/2023

Complaint: 18831751

I am rejecting this response because I have sent in the documents requested and am waiting on a response.

Sincerely,

*******************************
Business Response
Date: 02/03/2023
Hello *******************************,
We are writing in response to the complaint received from you on 2/2/23, through the Better Business Bureau (BBB). In your complaint, you indicate that you disagree with the previous resolution provided by Western Union regarding your refund request for a lost Money Order as you have already provided all required documents.
Western Union has investigated.
We confirm that you refund request was received online under case # ********* on 1/10/23, however, any part of the original Money Order was not provided; therefore, we cannot process your request. Please know that this is required in order to process your request. If you have copies off all documentation you previously provided, we encourage you to email them to directly to us at the email address provide below for immediate review.
Otherwise, we encourage you to complete and return the attached Research request and provided the required supporting documents.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at ************************************************************************************* Alternatively, contact our corporate headquarters at ***************** (international call charges may apply) and provide the reference number *********.
***************************, OP ID #***
Executive Resolutions Team
Customer Answer
Date: 02/09/2023

Complaint: 18831751

I am rejecting this response. I received an email last week saying the case would be 'processed' on 2/13/23. It didn't clearly say what it meant by that so I am going to have to call in to find out. Why is this company sending me this now which is the exact same thing I got weeks ago and I sent in the requested documents? This is ridiculous. Check your records already.

Sincerely,

*******************************
Business Response
Date: 02/17/2023
Reference number: 178866651

Hello *******************************,
We are writing in response to the BBB rebuttal received from you in February 2023 through the Better Business Bureau (BBB). In your complaint, you indicate that the previous resolution provided is not correct and you received confirmation on February 13, 2022 that the requested documents were received and the request was being processed.
Thank you for taking your time to speak with us on February 15, 2023 and providing further details of your concerns. We greatly appreciate your patience and understanding.

Our records show that the following money order was reported as lost/unusable.
Money order number: Money order amount:
************ ****** USD

We received your original money order refund request; however,the proof of purchase (POP) was not included in the original request. The appropriate business unit processed your request once the POP was submitted. Western Union issued the refund check on February 15, 2023 with the following check number:

Check number: Check amount:

81-006032028 ****** USD

The refund check was 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 this timeframe, please contact us at the number or email address referenced below so we may further assist you.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please email us at ************************************************************************************. Alternatively, contact our corporate headquarters at ***************** (international call charges may apply) and provide the reference number 178866651.

Sincerely,

Ako,OP ID # ***
Executive Resolutions Team

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Customer Answer
Date: 02/22/2023

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. In the end, they did a good job and I got my refund. One word of advice to Western Union, please make it possible for people to cancel a money order in this situation asap. I had to wait until the following Monday when the office opened again in order to cancel it. The thief could have cashed it in the meantime and I would have been out of luck. I believe this would go a long way toward customer satisfaction.

Sincerely,

********
Initial Complaint
Date:01/16/2023
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.
On 1-15-2023 I have sent money overseas to my sister to pick up, at the other location they only supposed to ask her for her Gov *** but they asked her about copy of my id as well even I am the sender and she didn't have any copy of my id, so I called ***************************************** to cancel that transaction, and they didnt fix any issue and all they did just deducted the transfer fee from the refund amount even it was not my fault
Business Response
Date: 01/17/2023
Reference number: *********
Hello *****************************,
We are contacting you in response to the complaint received from you through the Better Business Bureau (BBB) portal. In your complaint, you indicate that initiated a transaction to a receiver in *****, the receiver was unable to collect fund,you decided to cancel the transaction. Only the principal amount was processed without the fees. You are requesting for the full refund including the fees.
On Jan/15/2023 at 12:04 US Eastern Standard Time, you initiated a money transfer with the tracking number (MTCN) XXX-XXX-**** to ********************************* Abdehady ****** in ***** in the amount of 93.88 USD.
On Jan/15/2023 at 11:32 US Eastern Standard Time, you called Western Union to request for a refund.
We have initiated a refund, in the amount of 93.88 USD on Jan/16/2023 to your card ending in ****. Please be advised that it may take up to 7 business days for the funds to be available in your debit or credit card. If you dont receive a refund within that time, please contact us directly at the number or email address referenced below so we can assist you further.
Please be aware that Western Union must adhere to all country regulations, laws, restrictions and requirements to be allowed to conduct business in a specified country. These regulations, laws, restrictions and requirements are ever-changing and vary by country. Unfortunately, Western Union has no control over these regulations,laws, restrictions, or requirements set forth by the countries we operate in.Please also note that each individual agent location may also have their own company policies, procedures and requirements which may need to be followed. In the instance of the transaction sent to *****, Western Union and its agents have the right to request additional documentation, without previous notice and before paying a transaction, in order to comply with the aforementioned country and agent regulations. You may find additional information at www.westernunion.com under our Terms and Conditions.
We apologize; however, please note that an international transaction may be canceled for a full refund of the transfer amount and fees paid within 30 minutes of payment, unless the funds have been picked up or deposited. Please refer to Western Unions Terms and Conditions at www.wu.com for more information.

As a onetime exception, Western Union has added 50 points to your My ** account.Your My ** account currently has a balance of 72 points. These points are available for your immediate use and must be used within one calendar year.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at ************************************************************************************. Alternatively, contact our corporate headquarters at ***************** (international call charges may apply) and provide the reference number *********to connect with me directly.
Thanks for working with us on this.
Sincerely,
Western Union Executive Resolutions Team

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Initial Complaint
Date:01/15/2023
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.
Western Union charging for every transaction but at the same time their exchange rate are more lower than the actual rate so why if they charge customers for transaction they still have lower rate than any other places. They know it is because people don't have any other choice except send money to their immediate family.
Business Response
Date: 01/20/2023
Reference number: 176525901

Hello *******************************,
We are writing in response to the complaint received from you on January 2023 that was addressed to our corporate headquarters via the Better Business Bureau (BBB). In your complaint, you indicate that Western Unions exchange rate is lower than the actual rate. You are requesting a billing adjustment.

When choosing a money transmitter, compare the transfer fees and exchange rates carefully. Fees and foreign exchange rates may vary by brand, channel, and location based on many factors. Fees and exchange rates are subject to change without notice. The typical exchange rate is adjusted 1-3 times a day; however, it can change at any given time of day, any number of times, subject to rapid and unpredictable currency changes. The exchange rate between our online services and retail agent locations may also vary depending on these factors.

We apologize; however. Western Union was unable to investigate your concerns as we required additional information. We emailed you on January 18th and January 20th, 2023 to the email address provided and have not received a response.

Once the information is provided, we will be glad to proceed in addressing your concerns.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please email us at ************************************************************************************. Alternatively, contact our corporate headquarters at ***************** (international call charges may apply) and provide the reference number 176525901.
Thanks for working with us on this.

Sincerely,
Ako,OP ID # ***
Executive Resolutions Team

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Initial Complaint
Date:01/13/2023
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.
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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.
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I was given a Western Union Money Order for $50. The purchaser bought the money order at QuikTrip in ********* **, but BBB has no listing for QuikTrip in ********. I took the money order to QuikTrip in Maricopa to cash it. They told me they only issue money orders, but they do not cash them. They suggested that I try ***** Food and Drug. I took the money order to Fry's, which contracts with Western Union and has a Western Union logo at their financial services counter. The clerk refused to cash the money order because the purchaser had put my title along with my name, and the title wasn't on my driver's license. I asked if putting ***** ***** Ms. ***** Fr." invalidated a name for a money order. The clerk said yes. The purchaser had also not used my middle initial. I called Western Union. ***** at Western Union told me I had to file an affidavit with Western Union and send by mail a $15 money order to get a refund. Western Union seems to be a scam. People who purchase a money order need to be informed that they must use the payee's name exactly as it appears on their driver's license with no titles added.
Business Response
Date: 01/21/2023
Dear *******************

Western Union is writing in response to the complaint received through the Better Business Bureau, regarding the inconvenience experienced with a money order.

Please be advised that a money order can be cashed at banks and other retailers (grocery stores, check-cashing locations or other stores where youve been able to cash checks in the past). In some circumstances, the bank or retailer may charge you to cash your money order. You may also be able to deposit the money order into your bank account. Please note that not all Western Union locations including where the money order was purchased at, are able to cash them.

At Western Union, customer satisfaction is something we take very seriously, and quality service is our primary concern. We sincerely regret the inconvenience you experienced with the initial handling of your issues.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at ************************************************************************************. Alternatively, contact our corporate headquarters at ***************** (international call charges may apply) and provide the reference number ********* to connect with me directly.

Sincerely,

********* Op 912
Executive Resolutions Team

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Initial Complaint
Date:01/12/2023
Type:Service or Repair Issues
Status:
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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.
Consumer tried to do a transfer of funds which her bank declined due to seeming like fraudulent activity and now the consumer wants the business to send the money anyway from their account for not explaining why the transfer did not go through.
Business Response
Date: 01/13/2023
Reference number *********

Hello ***************************,

We are writing in response to the complaint received from you on JAN/12/2023 through the Better Business Bureau (BBB). In your complaint, you indicate that the transaction sent to your receiver was not available.

As discussed during our phone call, my investigation showed that MTCN ************ was sent to an individual and not a Correctional Facility as was the intention.Per your request, we have processed a full refund in the amount of 60.00 USD on JAN/13/2023 to your card. Please be advised that it may take up to 7 business days for the funds to be available in your debit or credit card. If you dont receive a refund within that time, please contact us directly at the number or email address referenced below so we can assist you further.

As a courtesy to you, we want to provide you with a promotional code to send a zero-fee money transfer.

Promo code: Q6301-106001613 Expire 12/31/2023

The promotional code must be entered exactly as displayed, dash included. It can be used for digital, retail, and telephone money transfers, as long as the services are available in the country youre sending the money from. If you want to use the code at one of our agent locations, please 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.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at [email protected], contact our corporate headquarters at ***************** (international call charges may apply) and provide the reference number ********* to connect with me directly.

Sincerely,

*****,OP ID PJC
Executive Resolutions Team

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