For years, fraudsters have used Western Union as a way to receive money from scam victims. Following an investigation in America, Western Union agreed to refund victims who sent money to fraudsters between 1 January 2004 and 19 January 2017. If you lost money to a scam during this time you may be entitled to receive a percentage of the amount you lost.
Types of scams covered by these refunds includes:
- Lottery or prize draw
- Discounted products or other financial rewards
- Emergency scams – to help relatives and/or avoid imprisonment or arrest
- Advance-fee loans
- Online dating or romance scams
- Employment opportunities
How to make a claim
- To apply you must file a petition of remission to Western Union
- Filing a petition is FREE
- Apply online by filling in the Western Union remission form
- Visit Western Union website to find out more
http://www.westernunionremission.com/
To be considered you must file a petition on or before 12 February 2018
FILL IN REMISSION FORM
https://kccsecure.com/westernunionremission/Claimant/UnKnownClaimForm
Contact details
For advice and to report issues to KCC Trading Standards contact
Citizens Advice consumer service
- Online: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/
- By telephone: 03454 04 05 06
Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.
Kent County Council 22 January 2018
http://mailchi.mp/dd6ee5a1cb33/compensation-for-scam-victims-who-used-western-union