Western Union, can anything go wrong? +rep

[Kay]

As someone who has recieved western union MANY times, once it is sent they cannot get it refunded.. but you have to make sure you both have the same exact information down to the letter, or they won't be able to find it. I also agree with what everyone is saying, get your money first.

[SmileYaDead]

I've used WU with someone on here as the buyer, and I gave them a screenshot of the receipt after I sent the money.
I suppose some people can alter the screenshot with photoshop or something, but I think you can tell that pretty easily (:
However with WU I believe the person sending money can get their money back within 30 minutes of sending, so be wary of that if you're doing the transfer immediately. After 30 minutes, the money is nonrefundable.

I thought I saw the option somewhere to send directly to the other's bank account, but maybe that's only on certain circumstances. Either way, WU seems pretty fool-proof as long as you trust the other person!
Sorry if this isn't what you were really asking, haha, but I've had a good experience with WU so just sharing some info. Hope this helped a little!

I'm not familiar with WU, so it helped, thanks!

[I_royalty_I]

@(you need an account to see links) beat me to it!
Dont give anything until you pick up the money and have it in your hands.
Once you get home with the cash.. Finish the trade and you're all good!

[Maditude]

Yeah pick up the money first, I'd hold out on doing the transaction all together until you have time to go get the money unless the buyer doesn't mind waiting. I'm only accepting WU from now on due to being chargeback scammed out of $200. I accepted WU payment today but I definitely didn't hand over anything until I went and got the money put into my hand.

[superman666]

Hey, what are the differences in costs between WU and paypal?

I bet WU is good only if you are able to get a minimum $ amount?

[wrath]

Hey, what are the differences in costs between WU and paypal?

I bet WU is good only if you are able to get a minimum $ amount?

Paypal is instantaneous with very minimal fees via gift mode. WU can get very expensive very fast. I did a $250 transaction once and the fee was like $50 for the method they wanted it in. smh

Paypal is easier to chargeback or scam the seller however. It's a hit and miss thing. I've never been chargebacked *knocks on wood*

[Broken]

Yes he can charge back before you pick up. Just pick up the money before you give them the goods.

Edit:
Also sending WU to the US is bizarrely expensive, I can send 200 to Philippines and will be charged $20 but if I send to the US it's like $55.