Western Union - Is It allowed?

[lofty100e]

Hi, we are getting quite a few queries regarding Western Union recently.

Can anyone please give a definitive answer - is it allowed, or not?

After seeing this thread: http://helpdesk.ebid.net/showthread....wire+transfers

I suspect it is not allowed, but really we need clarification from the management.

I have e-mailed support asking for advice.

[Xaos]

I don't know. Never accept it, it is used exclusively by people who want to send money to family members, and by internet scammers. End of. Period.

[moonwitch]

If you look at Western Unions own information they warn against using it on-line for people you dont know really well.

I wouldnt use it

[lofty100e]

I would say that most regular users of online auction sites know that WU is for scammers only.

Unfortunately some people do not know or assume they will be okay.

That is why I have asked G&M for an official verdict on this.

Personally if it was my site I would have it listed in the T&C's that WU is not acceptable. Also on the listings pages in big letters.

[Spyder1942]

Dont touch it

[SalusLibrorum]

Western Union = SCAM.

Don't touch them, or you will be out of pocket faster than you can say "Please will you transfer...".

[crazymama]

Use the regular mediums of exchange.

Always the best.

[Spyder1942]

i would report listings and leave it up to admin

[JudesNiceThings]

I'd never enter into any transaction with it.

[merlin]

madness although my one and only sale from some far out country in my early days on wepay i did accept it but told them until i got cash in my hand they would not get item it took nearly 3 weeks and all went well but it`s just open to easy fraud leave well alone