Consumer Protection
Sending money to someone you don't know? You could be at risk for consumer fraud.
The Western Union® Money TransferSM service is a great way to send money to people you know and trust. If you need to send money to someone you don't know well, you may be putting yourself at risk for fraud.
Because we care about consumers, Western Union urges you to protect yourself from fraud by considering the following:
- Never send money to a stranger using a money transfer service.
- Beware of deals or opportunities that seem too good to be true.
- Never share transfer details with a third party.
- Don't use money transfer services to pay for things like online auction purchases.
- Never send money to pay for taxes or fees on foreign lottery winnings.
- Never send a money transfer in the name of a friend or relative with the intention of changing the name to someone you have not met personally.
- Never send a money transfer in the name of a friend or relative in an effort to delay the payment of the transaction to someone you have not met personally.
Don't be a victim of a scam
Fraudsters are always coming up with new, creative ways to try to get your money. The best way to avoid being a victim is to be educated.
Learn more about these scams with these helpful articles, courtesy of Western Union.