Western Union

[600@50]

Has anyone sent money online using Western Union rather than sending it in person? Any concerns doing it this way?

[ChiveOn]

I've sent it before. Money in minutes works very well and quick. Just scares me having a credit card attached to the order

[seriouslifter]

do most people use real name vs fake name if you do it in person and its domestic, under 1k and use test question? what do you need for info from sender? name, address?

[panntastic]

Probably best this thread went into the lounge as its not directly steroid q&a

[kelkel]

It relates to what he's asking about though........

I'm told greendot is effective....

[Granovich]

green dot money pak is the best thing
i ordered with it
also with WU...but green dot money pak is perfect
you can get it at walmart

[derekkpapa1]

If u sending out of country they rejected my online just had to got to store and send it out

[Granovich]

never send online
its stupid
stores are better
no questions asked

[600@50]

do most people use real name vs fake name if you do it in person and its domestic, under 1k and use test question? what do you need for info from sender? name, address?

If you use a fake name and there is a problem with sending the money then good luck getting it corrected. They usually ask for an ID if you need fix a problem.

I've always gone in person to send money and only had one issue where there was a problem. I was wondering about doing the online way.

[kelkel]

green dot has a store locator on it's site.

[derekkpapa1]

I placed order last Friday all real info and when I placed the order I said I was sending it money gram I screwed up sent it western union and source was for some reason unable to get the money I called wu and got full refund had to show proof with ID fake name I would of been screwed

[staygroovy]

I always send online with WU (with real name and address) and never had a problem. Don't really understand what can go wrong.

[ScotchGuard02]

I send WU all the time overseas to buy stuff. I use my real name and contact information. The chances are greater that the product will be seized by customs, with your address on it on its way into the US, than someone questioning a WU transaction. The only caveat is if you're sending over $3,000 by WU. The new money laundering law says you have to show identification for all transaction $3,000 or over. If someone was to ask me about my WU transaction I'd tell them I was buying health products.

[fit2bOld]

WU now requires ID for all transactions over $1000.

[seriouslifter]

seems like most people use real name on WU transactions

[evander87]

Hell I even use the WU app on my phone.

[OnTheSauce]

Vanilla reload is better than moneypak. I know moneypak has been limiting amounts and locking accounts for some sources. A lot won't take it anymire

[BlueWaffle21]

I always send WU and have never had an issue, just have to trust your source!

[seriouslifter]

I always send WU and have never had an issue, just have to trust your source!

real name used? what info do you need for sender?

[ChiveOn]

I placed order last Friday all real info and when I placed the order I said I was sending it money gram I screwed up sent it western union and source was for some reason unable to get the money I called wu and got full refund had to show proof with ID fake name I would of been screwed

This literally just happened to me last week and I got it all fixed yesterday. This is why I use a real name. Because I never would have gotten my money back with a fake name. Maybe with the receipt? I don't know

But WU is a safe route to go if you're paying cash in store. I don't like the idea of putting a credit card to my name... But I have a lot more in the line with a government job. So I'd rather play it safe, or at least feel like its safer

[BlueWaffle21]

real name used? what info do you need for sender?

I use all my real info. I have to opt for no ID upon pickup and include a security question as well.