{QUESTION - +REP} Western Union?

[Henessy]

My and my friend are partners in scamming. We are phising accounts and selling the gold on them, pretty simple. Right?

Well, me and my friend are withdrawing the money via WESTERN UNION.

Question is: Can we get in trouble by withdrawing money via Western Union? We're both over the age of 18 FYI.

[LilWang]

Yes, it would be awesome if we could get an answer promptly as we want to be assured that we can scam without getting caught. + Reps for answers**from Jess**.
Thanks ahead of time.

[Tinny]

Jess~ do you mean, you're getting paid with WU and not Paypal?

I'm sure it still would be fine - I've withdrawn a couple grand worth of money from selling scammed gold, but this was with Paypal.

I'm sure you're fine with WU as well.

[jasejunk]

Just use fake info.
They don't check ID or anything (at least in my area)

[Shujitakemoto]

About two years ago my IRL friend sold a website for 5kUSD by using WU. He used fake information and he got the money. This may be outdated or dependend on your country though.

But yeah WU seems to be the safest way of paying out scammed money as it can be totally anonymous and it won't be chargedback either.

[aeroxx]

Western Union requires ID in almost every west european country, which backs scammers off

[jasejunk]

Not in US :P

[Shujitakemoto]

I live in the Netherlands and WU doesn't require it here AFAIK. I'll ask a few people who use it often, I'll let you know more soon.

[Nikentic]

WU and Paypal are equally safe if you do it the right way, which is never put out your information, and use a proxy IP that never changes. Work done.

If you want to be safe, hide your MAC and use a far proxy

[aeroxx]

double post sorry see below

[aeroxx]

What do I need to send and receive money from an Agent location?
Customers receiving money only need a valid form of identification.

ID will be required for every transfer. Valid IDs include passport, country issued identification, and driving license with photo. Sending money with the Western Union Money Transfer service from an Agent location does not require credit cards, bank accounts, memberships or citizenship papers.


How do I pick up a money transfer?
You may pick up your money transfer at any Agent location. You will need to complete a "To Receive Money" form with the following information: name, address, amount expected, as well as the sender's name, telephone number, city and state being sent from.

Valid identification is also required.

Some restrictions may apply.

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