WU question

[XBiker]

Yea, anything above $999 requires id. I was surprised though that since last time I asked them for a reciept they required me to sign it? That was the first time I had to sign for a WU order but it was also the first time I had a recept. Has anyone else been required to sign it?

-sk

Yes, you are supposed to sign everytime, regardless of the amount.

$1000 and over requires picture ID.

Many times, the cashier will ask you for ID (for xfer less than 1K).

The response, "What do need to see my ID for?"

Answer, "This transaction."

Reply, "Please read the paperwork, it only requires ID for xfers that are $1000 or more."

Then you get the suspicious eye... "Is there a reason you are only sending $999"

"Yes, and it's none of your business."

If they give you any more lip, ask for the manager and ask them why their employees cannot do their job while minding their own business.

Works every time.

 

[mvmaxx]

Yes, you are supposed to sign everytime, regardless of the amount.

$1000 and over requires picture ID.

Many times, the cashier will ask you for ID (for xfer less than 1K).

The response, "What do need to see my ID for?"

Answer, "This transaction."

Reply, "Please read the paperwork, it only requires ID for xfers that are $1000 or more."

Then you get the suspicious eye... "Is there a reason you are only sending $999"

"Yes, and it's none of your business."

If they give you any more lip, ask for the manager and ask them why their employees cannot do their job while minding their own business.

Works every time.

LOL I love it. I should have used that last one - "ask for the manager and ask them why their employees cannot do their job while minding their own business."

 

[spentagn]

Federal Law requires records of these types of transactions (ie purchase of cash instruments) above 3K. Reporting to the Fed Gov is required on cash deposits above 10k.

 

[thepunisher]

We actually have an instruction paper that came from western union giving specific rules and situations where you should fill out a suspicious activity report. I dont remember everything on it but, one thing I remember it says is if the person asks what the limit is for needing an ID and then sends $1 less than that to avoid using an ID. I actually have no idea where we're supposed to send the report and what they do about it. In 3 years I've never had to fill one out.

 

[thepunisher]

oh yeah and also you are supposed to sign the stores copy of the reciept and your copy everytime regardless of amount sent.