WU and showing ID

[justinjones1963]

I must be in a good place in the western hemisphere because the WU places I go (normal supermarket) never ask for ID regarless of the amount even they are suppossed to for amounts over 1K.

The pricks can't spell though - it seems every time I go they can't spell a freaking name - even when I spell it out for them.

 

[buffalo]

Good point that is so true. I used WU at the local Stop&Shop and its always a zit faced high schooler with orange hair and multiple lip peircing processing the transaction....But you can never be too careful ...I also know the a lot of immigrant workers send money back home to their families in the same way and don't get a second look from anyone no matter what the amount

The immigrant's aren't suspicious though cause if your mexican sendin money to mexico there's nothing weird about that but a normal white guy sending ton's of money to china is usually going to be noticed. Personally if i was going to send money to that area of the world i would invest in a very good fake so if something goes wrong you can get your refund,i know lot's of people don't like the fake id idea but i'd rather spend the cash for the id and get my refund rather than not get it. That's only for that area of the world though.

 

[djsf]

Let's say you use WU and use your real name / show your ID to send money to a source. What if the source later gets busted, say, picking up his WU. If the authorities have his WU account information, they could conceivably track down your transaction by researching all transactions by the source. If the source later offers to assist the authorities as part of his bargain, he may be willing to admit that the transaction from you was for purposes of buying steroids. Then, the authorities might have probably cause to get a search warrant to raid your home and look for the steroids.

Please see the reasoning in this thread, especially post #10: http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?t=461125

Does this seem like something to be concerned about when using WU? Or am I just being excessively paranoid.

 

[KA-BAR]

Use your real name. My experience in the past is never use small town and watch out for old people who are nosey. Find fat ugly WU chicks and flirt with them. Same with boxes. Old people in small towns = problems. Few other vets and myself had a discussion about this a year or 2 ago in here but I could not find the post. I think one dude even has sex with the big girl. Not saying any names. lmao

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Use your real name. My experience in the past is never use small town and watch out for old people who are nosey. Find fat ugly WU chicks and flirt with them. Same with boxes. Old people in small towns = problems. Few other vets and myself had a discussion about this a year or 2 ago in here but I could not find the post. I think one dude even has sex with the big girl. Not saying any names. lmao

^^^

The things ppl do to ensure safe gear delivery! lol

 

[monster2929]

not illeagal to send money, and u dont have to answer any questions from anyone, the constitution is a good thing for guys sending money w/u for gear LOL

 

[ItalianMuscle27]

I dont know why everyone is so paranoid to send money WU, and if you have to show your ID so what? No one knows why you are sending it and you are not going to be questioned about it with the WU clerk. If your that paranoid have your mommy send it.. After 9/11 they are more concerned about money be sent to middle eastern countries and arabic names. Arabic names get flagged all the time, as I have been told personally by an arab-american store owner!

Ret is completely right, it is not illegal to send money!

 

[OZ23]

Ret is right. It is not against the law, but if you are sending $3K a week then yes, they might be suspicious.

A. make sure your source has made it almost impossible to be traced (you send your money to john doe in Cali and your package comes from a john doe in cali to your address you have on the WU form, that would not be too smart b/c if the DEA gets a tip from WU then they pretty much have the package delivered to you on a platter for them)
B. Send in one payment maybe 2 if it is seldom. (If you have to send over $4K then maybe you should order your stuff 2 or 3 different times and not all at once, b/c they see your name posted 2, 3, or 4 times with in an hour of eachother sending $999 each time to john doe in cali, then you will be flagged like Ret just stated)
C. make sure your package comes to a different address from the one on the WU form (definitely not any known addresses with your name, parents house or your own residence. Have a great g/f that lets you send the package to her place )
D. Make sure your source will allow overnight delivery.

So, make sure you use your real id and a real phone number and address b/c if you don't and john doe on the other end goofs or WU goofs and you have to resend, then you will be out of cash and AAS.

 

[fbodyguy02]

You guys worry too much. Don't be so paranoid...jeez!

 

[OZ23]

the reason I stated real phone number (cell phone is best) is b/c if you send overseas in a large amount they will call you @ the number you put and ask you why you are sending, not to harrass you but for your own personal safety. So, if you put a fake number then you already lost your money and gear if they can't get in touch with you.

I sent $3900 last time and got a call about 2 hours later from WU on my cell and they asked if I knew the person I was sending it to. I told them yes, it was an exchange student that lived with me and my folks back a few years and I was sending him some money to help him get through rough times. The WU lady laughed and said I was just making sure you weren't sending money to an online g/f promising you things.