Western Union values its business and takes pride in delivering your funds in the quickest and most reliable way possible. However, it is important that you protect yourself from fraudsters who are out to get your money.
Below are some frequently asked questions about fraud. For more information, please visit the Fraud awareness section here.
Yes. Only use Western Union to send money to friends and family. Never send money to someone you have not met in person. Scammers sometimes encourage people to transfer money to them. Do not transfer money to anyone who asks you to send them money:
If you transfer money, the person you’re sending it to will receive the money almost instantly. After the money is transferred, Western Union may not be able to give you a refund, even if you are the victim of fraud, except under limited circumstances.
If you receive an email from anyone claiming to be from Western Union and you are unsure about it, do not click on any links in the mail. This may be a “phishing” attempt to acquire sensitive information from you. Instead, immediately forward the suspicious mail to wu.support@alfardanexchange.com. Western Union will never send you emails to ask for your user ID, password, or credit card details.
In some countries, senders are asked to provide a ‘test question’ and its answer when they initiate the transfer. In cases where a ‘test question’ was provided by the sender, the receiver may be required to answer it when picking up the funds. The ‘test question’ feature is designed for emergency situations, where the receiver still needs to provide proper identification. It should never be used as additional security or to delay payment. In many places, we’ll pay the receiver whenever the receiver shows proper identification, even if he or she does not know the answer to the question. The test question feature is not available for payout in the United Arab Emirates.
You should contact the Western Union Fraud hotline at 8000-357-04469 immediately for assistance with a transfer that you believe was sent for fraud. You may also reach out to local police.
Contact your government’s Office of Consumer Affairs if you are uncertain or suspicious of a telephone, mail, or email solicitation.
Remember, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Learn more about how to protect yourself from fraud.
If you need to get in touch with Western Union, don’t hesitate to contact our Customer Care