busetinha Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 I recently placed an order with one of the TD's and paid via western union, it shows that the money was picked up yesterday, I asked the TD to confirm and still haven't heard back, granted its only like 10am in China where he lives and he's probably still doing morning stuff and getting ready for his day, so I'm not too worried.., but the whole process got me thinking... the only information that western union required was his name and country...THATS IT! so anyone with his same name that lives in china can technically walk into a western union and claim the funds...It was a relatively large order too...has anyone ever had any issues with western union and people claiming money that shouldn't have claimed it? I am sure everything is fine, and it actually was the TD who received the funds (hopefully he replies back soon and puts my mind at ease lol), but the lack of information that WU requires to send money overseas just kinda got my nerves rattled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alterego Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 That's the question when sending money by WU. If you ordered from a TD you should be OK, as he will not rip you off, as scammers s would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Would rattle me also but two things: yes give hime some time as a TD he will not run w/ your money and never order a bunch at once. ( one of the golden rules) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyr Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Did you not get a confidential pick up number from WU that you had to send to the TD so he could pick up the funds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 The person picking up the money has to have the MTCN number from you in order to get it, nobody else can get it without that number even if they have the same name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busetinha Posted August 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 ah ok, well he is the only other person who had the MTCN number, so it must have been him. WU never directed me to provide the MTCN to the receiver (even though I did), so I didn't know that it was needed for collection. Anyhow, if that's the case, then no one else but him would have been able to collect. Im sure its all good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busetinha Posted August 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Well, an entire day has passed and still no answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 They are very busy, your order is being processed, guaranteed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busetinha Posted August 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 I'm sure you are right. I hope you are anyway. Certainly quick to provide the WU details, and not so quick to reply after money received though. Keeping my fingers crossed. As you all can see I'm very new to this, so I'm trusting in your seasoned words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Don't worry, it's always the same. Always! In a day or two you will get a tracking number or qc pics, whatever phase you're in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busetinha Posted August 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 thanks for the calming words.. I'll keep you posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busetinha Posted August 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 TD just replied saying payment was rceived. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technit1957 Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 This is going to be a very long wait for you if your going to worry about any possible thing that could go wrong. Just place your order and wait. Let him take care of your order his way. Just wait. Sent from my LG-MS870 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted August 26, 2015 Report Share Posted August 26, 2015 Ok lets be clear about the whole WU thing.In most countries now you can send money via online site, just like PPWhen sending money via WU you can use your CC which gives 120 days chargeback protection, PP gives 45 daysWhen paying WU to a TD you are sending money to someone who has been listed on these forums for years so you do have an avenue to fix issues.When paying PP it is you the buyer who has all the protection and in very many cases you are a total unknown, all dealers have been burned many times by unknown buyers through PP.Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busetinha Posted September 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 i received all the watches and have since placed 3 more order with the same TD - very trusting in him now. All payment sent WU. Thanks for the feedback guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SymonDK Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 When sending money via WU you can use your CC which gives 120 days chargeback protection, PP gives 45 daysKenAt this time PP gives 180 days. Check new PP rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Doesn't really matter if they have changed the rules my message is still the same, it is quite safe to send a TD Western Union payments.Ken 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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