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Ibaa A

1 reviews | Active since Jan 2015

17 Jan 2020, 10:25

They put hold on money, reversed transaction for no good reason.

I'm a foreigner, my permit is expired and still waiting for the renewal (6 months waiting!), my sister made transfer to my name via Western Union, but they said they can't pay me because my permit is expired, as if they don't live in SA and they don't know our Home Affairs. Anyhow, it took couple of days till my sis was refunded and this time i asked her to transfer them to my wife's name (south african), Western Union held the money and refuse to release them and said they'll send them back to my sis. Just like that! in other words, they don't want to help. end of the story! if they dare to say there's good reason, how on earth wouldn't you investigate? why would you simply reject transaction and refuse any cooperation? it's simple transaction between a foreigner and a South African, why would you say no to that in the first place? You are arrogant, you don't care about your clients and i will NEVER use you again.

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Western Union
Western Union's reply17 Jan 2020, 11:05
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Good day

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. An Executive Customer Care Consultant will be in contact with you shortly.

Kind Regards
Western Union
Western Union
Western Union's reply30 Jan 2020, 15:14
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Western Union Reference Number: ***2
 
Dear Ibaa A,
 
Western Union is writing in response to the complaint we received from you which was addressed to our corporate headquarters. In your complaint, you indicate that your transaction was refused.
 
Western Union has been unable to investigate this matter. Please be aware that we have made several attempts to contact you via email at the contact information you provided in your complaint. In our communications, we requested that you provide Western Union with additional information, however, we have not received the requested details from you to date. 
 
In order to further assist Western Union in addressing your issue, please provide us with the following pieces information:
 
 *   The date and time when you initiated the transaction
 *   Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN):
 *   Destination
 *   Amount
 *   The name of the receiver
 
 
Western Union considers this case closed. Upon receipt of the requested documentation, we will re-open your case and provide resolution to your inquiry. If you have you have any additional questions or concerns regarding this complaint or resolution, please contact our Corporate Headquarters at ***, and provide the Western Union Reference #: ***2. You may also email us at ***
 
Sincerely,
 
The Western Union Executive Resolutions Team