3ainawi 0 Posted October 23, 2012 Hey all Still a bit of a noob here, looking for your input. Tried making a payment to a TD via WU online, this was declined by my bank - for reason I'm not sure. Within 5 minutes had a telephone call from a number claiming to be from fraud prevention at my bank. I didn't answer, just checked the voice message. They also called my land line. Is this normal? I may just visit a branch and make the payment that way instead, do you recommend this instead? Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balad1 0 Posted October 23, 2012 Probably for real, call the # on the back of your CC and ask for that department. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyril_Clunge 0 Posted October 23, 2012 Trying to pay by WU online in the UK can be a right pain in the arse. I don't bother anymore, it's much easier to just got to my local WU office. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3ainawi 0 Posted October 23, 2012 I don't really want to call back, how I explain the transaction? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balad1 0 Posted October 23, 2012 I don't really want to call back, how I explain the transaction? They might have a freeze on your card? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3ainawi 0 Posted October 23, 2012 Unsure, will have to wait till tomorrow to see whether I can make any other transactions on it. Just concerned about explaining why I was sending a couple of hundred quid to some random guy in China lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted October 23, 2012 Happens all the time. Tell them to let the transaction go thru. No need to explain what it is for. Just state that you authorize the transaction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverspeed 10 Posted October 23, 2012 I don't really want to call back, how I explain the transaction? No need to explain the transaction itself....al they want to know if it was you that wanted to transfer the funds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balad1 0 Posted October 23, 2012 Unsure, will have to wait till tomorrow to see whether I can make any other transactions on it. Just concerned about explaining why I was sending a couple of hundred quid to some random guy in China lol. Man up and call the fuckers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3ainawi 0 Posted October 23, 2012 Unsure, will have to wait till tomorrow to see whether I can make any other transactions on it. Just concerned about explaining why I was sending a couple of hundred quid to some random guy in China lol. Man up and call the fuckers! Hahaha maybe I should! In any case, I think I'll make the payment from a WU branch instead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DKaiser Söze 0 Posted October 23, 2012 Unsure, will have to wait till tomorrow to see whether I can make any other transactions on it. Just concerned about explaining why I was sending a couple of hundred quid to some random guy in China lol. Man up and call the fuckers! No doubt. thousands of plausible explanations. being dodgy only complicates the matter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3ainawi 0 Posted October 23, 2012 Sorted it now, though my card is frozen for a while. Part of the fun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balad1 0 Posted October 23, 2012 Ya know, if my card got frozen... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcagara08 31 Posted October 23, 2012 I use WU for my REP transactions, its easy peasy got to your nearest WU office, write down the name of the wanker your paying and country he is based, and give up your money, get MTCN # and e-mail it to your victim and FIN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut121 0 Posted October 23, 2012 I once tried to use WU, they requested i sent through valid ID and a scanned copy of a utility bill on my first transaction!!! I just gave up and paid another way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3ainawi 0 Posted October 23, 2012 Yeh a bit more hassle than I was expecting. I'll try and do it at a local WU branch tomorrow. Ordering two PAM 312s, hopefully all goes well tomorrow!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted October 24, 2012 You will probably be asked questions like "Do you know the person you are sending money to?" and "is this for a purchase of goods?", to which the replies are "Yes, he is a friend" and "No, it is money I owe him" or similar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3ainawi 0 Posted October 24, 2012 All good I made the payment via a branch today. Awaiting confirmation from the TD that it has been received and then just wait for them to come through I guess! Hopefully won't take too long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted October 24, 2012 Pay by WU for many years, never had any hassles. Yes, I pay in WU office. Fuck internet shit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted October 24, 2012 Fuck internet shit. be careful you must.......smelly this is :yoda: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffw69 0 Posted October 24, 2012 Fuck internet shit. be careful you must.......smelly this is :yoda: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
black263 228 Posted January 21, 2013 Just made my first ever WU payment, and I can see why buyers prefer paypal. Paypal, in the warm, few clicks, job done. WU 20min walk in the snow to my nearest agent. Queue up. Try to pay and although there is a card reader on the desk it must be cash. Walk to ATM, get cash, back to agent. Queue up, pay and get charged £25 for the privilege. 20mins walk home in the snow. Why did I ever get sucked in by this forum? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 83 Posted January 21, 2013 WU over the internet can be troublesome - they're ultra-paranoid and will block the transaction on a whim. I'd recommend paying in cash at the local office Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Odyseus 1 Posted February 4, 2013 £25 for the privilege?? Sod that for a laugh. I was going to place an order through Siliix, but Michelle said that as I was 'new' to them, they will not allow to pay by PayPal, only by WU?? If there's a high administration charge, then i'm out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xebryus 0 Posted February 4, 2013 As long as I've used WU it's been easy as it gets. For "money in minutes" it's around an $8 US charge. I do all my WU transactions in person though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
