Results 1 to 21 of 21
  1. #1
    chris_wpww is offline New Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2007
    Location
    ENGLAND
    Posts
    16

    western union money tranfers

    would you trust a mail order service that only did western union money tranfers it seems dodgy they say its for dicreation but i think its easy for them to get the money and run with no paper trail

    or should i just use a money transfer on websites that allow credit card and bank transfers

  2. #2
    Dizz28's Avatar
    Dizz28 is offline I reject your reality and substitute my own
    Join Date
    Feb 2007
    Location
    Homeless...
    Posts
    6,170
    I don't see how either way is safer to use...it's not like you can call your bank and say get my money back that guy didn't send my roids

  3. #3
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Location
    Tampa, FL
    Posts
    136
    I use Western Union and have no problems.

  4. #4
    scaramouche's Avatar
    scaramouche is offline Senior Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    blighty
    Posts
    1,436
    iether way ur stuffed if they want to rip u off they will and if they have ur cc info they can do it big time

  5. #5
    stocky121's Avatar
    stocky121 is offline VET~ Recognized Staff Winner - $100
    Join Date
    Sep 2004
    Location
    england/north east
    Posts
    10,242
    Quote Originally Posted by scaramouche
    iether way ur stuffed if they want to rip u off they will and if they have ur cc info they can do it big time


    bingo
    no open source posting
    keep all source request's to PM'S please


    someone once said to me a clever man learn's by his own mistake's. But a wise man learn's by the mistake's of other people.


    detailed detection times
    at least 45 day's active use and 100 posts for a source check
    unsure about the rule's please read up
    thread for first cycle choices


    SOURCE CHECKS CLICK HERE

  6. #6
    Crest is offline Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Posts
    1,155
    used western union with the a shop and was ok, took a while to get to me but all was good

  7. #7
    chris_wpww is offline New Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2007
    Location
    ENGLAND
    Posts
    16
    im in uk so i could get police to find out if ive been conned

  8. #8
    cookiemonstR's Avatar
    cookiemonstR is offline Associate Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2006
    Posts
    473
    Quote Originally Posted by chris_wpww
    im in uk so i could get police to find out if ive been conned
    simple is not the word for you

  9. #9
    SuperK's Avatar
    SuperK is offline Associate Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2004
    Posts
    258
    I think I just got scammed by a new source. I used WU, the transaction went through fine just like with my other sources, BUT now they are emailing me saying the transaction never went through and that there was a problem with the info entered. This is all bullshit, WU confirmed that the funds were picked up for sure. This company is even an approved re-seller for the lab I really want to try.....WTF!!!!!

  10. #10
    bigtomo1 is offline Junior Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2006
    Posts
    142
    Quote Originally Posted by chris_wpww
    im in uk so i could get police to find out if ive been conned

    yeah walk into a police station tell em you got conned trying to buy illegal drugs and see what they say!!!

  11. #11
    rock75's Avatar
    rock75 is offline Senior Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2004
    Posts
    1,118
    Quote Originally Posted by chris_wpww
    would you trust a mail order service that only did western union money tranfers it seems dodgy they say its for dicreation but i think its easy for them to get the money and run with no paper trail

    or should i just use a money transfer on websites that allow credit card and bank transfers
    well seeing as you are in ENGERLUND - your laws are different, possession of personal use is legal, but selling and buying is not - I guess everyone just gives it away... anyways why would you want anything that links your bank account or credit card account to an order, not something that I would want to do

  12. #12
    mario_ps2's Avatar
    mario_ps2 is offline Associate Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2005
    Location
    South Texas
    Posts
    335
    Quote Originally Posted by scaramouche
    iether way ur stuffed if they want to rip u off they will and if they have ur cc info they can do it big time

    Exactly,, if they want to do it,, the will.. .you just need to have a good trusting source.

    What you could do "is order the minimum possible", if they don't require to do so, and wait and see if it arrives to you with no hassle.

    That's what I did. and so far it has worked up fine..

  13. #13
    rock75's Avatar
    rock75 is offline Senior Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2004
    Posts
    1,118
    only problem is that some of the respected UGL's turned scammer and guys got screwed for high dollars - it's a risk that we take

  14. #14
    texasmk4's Avatar
    texasmk4 is offline Associate Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2006
    Location
    Houston,tx
    Posts
    483
    Quote Originally Posted by rock75
    only problem is that some of the respected UGL's turned scammer and guys got screwed for high dollars - it's a risk that we take

    is that right??

  15. #15
    luckylou's Avatar
    luckylou is offline Banned
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Posts
    178
    I have purchased twice from my supplyier overseas and used Western Union
    with out a Problem.

    We all on here take a risk everyday for Our Gear.

    Overseas is still better than the states.
    Good Luck, and
    Peace Out

  16. #16
    gman13 is offline Junior Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2005
    Posts
    141
    unfortunatly this is how the game works! Its a illegal transaction and they dont want to get caught just like you.. I would have to say its a game of chance 50 50 you may or may not get what you want, sorta like life in general huh

  17. #17
    scaramouche's Avatar
    scaramouche is offline Senior Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    blighty
    Posts
    1,436
    Quote Originally Posted by chris_wpww
    im in uk so i could get police to find out if ive been conned
    yeh thats a great idea im sure plod will be very sympathetic


  18. #18
    scaramouche's Avatar
    scaramouche is offline Senior Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    blighty
    Posts
    1,436
    Quote Originally Posted by texasmk4
    is that right??
    yep its right alright,dont send more than u can afford to lose

  19. #19
    simm's Avatar
    simm is offline Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2005
    Location
    england
    Posts
    1,146
    Quote Originally Posted by SuperK
    I think I just got scammed by a new source. I used WU, the transaction went through fine just like with my other sources, BUT now they are emailing me saying the transaction never went through and that there was a problem with the info entered. This is all bullshit, WU confirmed that the funds were picked up for sure. This company is even an approved re-seller for the lab I really want to try.....WTF!!!!!

    I had this problem too mate...Then i went back to travel agents (i use for wu transfers) and the woman who had sent transaction had spelt my suppliers name with 1 wrong letter...Yet i now see wu said it had been picked up...It is hit and miss with trusting suppliers as we all know that we cannot go to the police etc..Trial and error!!!

  20. #20
    Black_Flag50 is offline New Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Posts
    7
    Most CC companies at least insure your purchases and will forgive any fraudulant use if they run away with your CC number. WU is str8 cash and gone for good if they decide to take it and run.

    Not sure of ins and out, but eBay strictly encourages their users to avoid WU because of scams. However, it may be due to the fact their sister company, Paypal, doesnt get a cut if the transaction goes WU....

  21. #21
    ecto9's Avatar
    ecto9 is offline Banned
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Online
    Posts
    988
    Blog Entries
    14
    I was leary about Wu at first, but you take a chance the first time I guess, than you trust the source and all goes well you're good to go again. It's safer in some ways, no credit card record of illegal transaction.

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •