Fraud Warning
Every day millions of consumers rely on Western Union money transfer services to send money to loved ones near and far, to support families back home and rescue travelers in emergencies. We value the consumers, who use Western Union money transfer services. That's why we remind you to protect yourself and your hard-earned money. Be a smart consumer.
In those cases, when you are sending money to an unknown person or following instructions of the unknown person to use Western Union money transfer as the method to pay for goods or services prior receiving it, your money may be at risk. Be cautious if you are about to use money transfer services for any of the following reasons:
- Internet or online auction purchases;
- Bail or other emergency funds requested by someone unknown to you;
- Taxes or other fees to claim lottery or prize winnings;
- Down payments or fees for hard-to-get loans;
- Once-in-a-lifetime investment opportunities;
- Return of a lost valuables;
- Bargain-priced electronics or other equipment.
Ask yourself
- Who is this person?
- Does this money have to be sent immediately?
- Does this offer sound too good to be true?
If you are about to use money transfer services, when purchasing goods or services via Internet or online auctions, remember:
- Western Union and it's agents does not guarantee the receipt or quality of any goods or services when paying via Western Union money transfers;
- In some countries Western Union does not require a receiver to present a Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) to pick up funds.
- Test questions should never be used as additional "security" to delay a transaction. They are designed to be used in an emergency situation, when a friend or a loved one has lost his identification and needs money. In such a case, Western Union is a terrific way to help them out of a jam.
Information about the fact of money transfer and the details of the transfer is confidential. It should not be disclosed to anyone, but remain known only for the person sending and receiving money!
If you have any questions call us at +370 5 268 4444 or write by e-mail: info@swedbank.lt.
