[BigDog]

I tried to make a withdrawal from BetDon today through western union and the lady @ WU said the control # didnt match which I thought was odd so I called BetDon and they checked to make sure the control # was right(it was) then told me to call them back in 15 mins....20 mins later I called BetDon back and was informed that western Union had me under investigation and was asking BetDon all kinds of personal info.BetDon told them to cancel the transaction that they wouldn't give out any info....No big deal,I just did a bank wire instead but I am curious if anyone else has had this problem with Western Union b4?

[MBENZ]

Something sounds fishy and I would think its on the book end.Never have been questioned by WU on anything.Unless you had an extremely large withdrawl,I can't see why WU would have any problem.Any info you might have would be extremely helpful if in fact WU has changed their ways.

[JDK192]

I was blacklisted by WU 3 yrs ago. My girlfriend was as well as I had her doing my deposits/withdrawls after they banned me. I was told they share their info with the secret service (for money laundering, terrorist activities, etc...) I never heard anything more about it just couldn't use the service anymore and started using Neteller. I had several large transactions over a year span (6 figures going both ways in 2500 increments).

[BigDog]

Originally Posted by MBENZ

Something sounds fishy and I would think its on the book end.Never have been questioned by WU on anything.Unless you had an extremely large withdrawl,I can't see why WU would have any problem.Any info you might have would be extremely helpful if in fact WU has changed their ways.

Nah,I know its not the books end....I will not deal with WU anymore as I will not give them personal info

[BigDog]

Originally Posted by JDK192

I was blacklisted by WU 3 yrs ago. My girlfriend was as well as I had her doing my deposits/withdrawls after they banned me. I was told they share their info with the secret service (for money laundering, terrorist activities, etc...) I never heard anything more about it just couldn't use the service anymore and started using Neteller. .

I feel like thats what they are in the process of doing to me(blacklisting) I haven't used them much in the last year but had many,many,many transactions in the past.....The hell with them,they won't get any personal info from me

[WWTSblows]

Wow, that's disturbing news.

[Wild Reet]

WU transfers over $2000 can trigger a Suspicious Activity Report. A friend tried to make a large deposit recently and it got sent to the WU fraud dept. They let it go through eventually.

[JoshW]

I had a SAR filed on me when I sent money twice in same day to two different people in an Asian country.

I have tried to stay away from Western Union since, but is getting tougher to do in this era where many books only offer one or two payout options.

[BigDog]

Originally Posted by lakerfan

I had a SAR filed on me when I sent money twice in same day to two different people in an Asian country.

I have tried to stay away from Western Union since, but is getting tougher to do in this era where many books only offer one or two payout options.

What is an SAR Lakerfan?

[The HG]

SAR stands for Suspicious Activity Report

[BigDog]

Originally Posted by Ganchrow HG

SAR stands for Suspicious Activity Report

Thank you sir

[pags11]

it's just a pain in the ass to send money these days...I really hate using Western Union...

[acw]

Never used Western Union, but out of curiosity is it true that in the old days one could make WU transfers without using any form of an ID, just using some tracking no. instead?

[freebie]

If WU is a pain in the ass and triggers SAR. What is left to deposit and withdraw?

I seriously like to know as I would like alternative ways to make deposits and withdraws. Please share your info as I am currently Dicking around with WU and MG.

[freebie]

I think you can still make deposits less than 1 dime and you don't need ID. just fake name and address will do.

Be sure the receiver of the person getting the money knows control # and the name correctly.

[pags11]

freebie, I plan on mailing and receiving cashier's checks...

[BuddyBear]

Good idea Pags....

[Zerlinco]

I remember when you did not have to show ID when sending money with Western Union. Now, everything seems to be a big problem, investigation, etc.

[MBENZ]

Originally Posted by freebie

I think you can still make deposits less than 1 dime and you don't need ID. just fake name and address will do.

Be sure the receiver of the person getting the money knows control # and the name correctly.

I hope things have'nt changed in the last 2 weeks freebie because less than 1k is the way I've been doin for a long time with no problem.It also works on withdrawls,I sure hope there isnt a fly in the ointment now.

[BuddyBear]

Hope things work out....

[Brock Landers]

i got banned by WU back in march of 04, that'll happen when you move 100K in a year by them LOL

[William Lee]

People think that western union only "FLAGS" large money movement, this is NOT TRUE. They "FLAG" under $999 as well as long as there are many transactions. They are getting tighter and will do so more come late August when many load up their offshore accounts as well. Whether you send in $100,000 in large sums or small sums it still adds up to $100,000. They have everyones name incorporated and can just punch a key on their keypad and get the total amount you sent and recieved combined at any time.

[JBC77]

Originally Posted by William Lee

People think that western union only "FLAGS" large money movement, this is NOT TRUE. They "FLAG" under $999 as well as long as there are many transactions. They are getting tighter and will do so more come late August when many load up their offshore accounts as well. Whether you send in $100,000 in large sums or small sums it still adds up to $100,000. They have everyones name incorporated and can just punch a key on their keypad and get the total amount you sent and recieved combined at any time.

Years ago the government went to WU and basically scared the hell out of them. WU allowed the Feds to monitor all the transactions they processed. Basically WU folded to the Feds. I don't know if it still goes on today.....it very well may still be the case though.

In 2008, you have to assume all digital transactions are monitored. To think otherwise would be foolish. I use WU as infrequently as possible.

[ZBOIZ]

Originally Posted by William Lee

People think that western union only "FLAGS" large money movement, this is NOT TRUE. They "FLAG" under $999 as well as long as there are many transactions. They are getting tighter and will do so more come late August when many load up their offshore accounts as well. Whether you send in $100,000 in large sums or small sums it still adds up to $100,000. They have everyones name incorporated and can just punch a key on their keypad and get the total amount you sent and recieved combined at any time.

Its better to get you a local than deal with WU!!

[bigboydan]

Originally Posted by ZBOIZ

Its better to get you a local than deal with WU!!

Either that or spread your action out via different types of processing options instead of just one.

[CrazyLou]

Use Money Gram until you get investigated there too with these large, frequent transactions you seem to be making bud.

[DarkLord_Rathi]

I used WU last night to send funds to 5dimes. I never had to show them my ID which I thought was odd.

[rm18]

you don't for under a G never had too

[Brock Landers]

for under 1 dime i've always used fake names..sometimes have to go to multiple locations to move 5 dimes, its best to 1)win a lot and leave plenty there to not have to make any of these transactions or 2)use fed ex and a cashiers check which is really the best way to move large funds bar none