Got questioned too hard today while depositing thru MG

jasin4000 · Sep 23, 2007

I was depositing through Moneygram today. And I did the one where you go to a grocery store and they have a money gram little phone you just pick up and do the transfer with a MG CS,

but anyway he asking me how I know this person, then when I said it was family he said "ok" and took a long pause typing and when he returned he said "sir, Im not trying to be nosey but I notice you have been sending numerous people money in this location in the past couple day(ive been gettin my ass kicked lately)" and I respond with I have family and friends down there.

Just thought it was kinda wierd.

I think they are just trying to look out for me on not getting scamed by someone rather than suspicious about gambling or anything to that nature, right?

hola

BillyWaltersJr+ · Sep 23, 2007

That's what I would think. WU and I guess MG are all about preventing fraud these days. I know for a fact that WU asks a lot more questions than they used to.

Rev_Al · Sep 23, 2007

Don't use the little, red phone...

go to a place w/ an actual person doing it...ex: Wal-Mart

quantumleap · Sep 23, 2007

Rev_Al said:
Don't use the little, red phone...

go to a place w/ an actual person doing it...ex: Wal-Mart

It's a lot easier that way.

I actually go to a MG location that is like a Mailboxes, etc. The guy knows me. All he does is put in my phone number and asks for the amount. After I give him the cash he gives me a receipt to sign and I get the reference number.

GameBreaker · Sep 23, 2007

yea I fill out the form and have the person at the counter do it, they don't say shit.

Brock Landers · Sep 23, 2007

nosey bastards...

I got this song and dance back in about 2004 when i was sending MG's

If i were ever to be questioned, and i have NEVER been, i'd say its for a collection agency.

(edit-Come on Brock, lay off the details)

THECLOSER · Sep 23, 2007

which do you guys prefer to deal with between moneygram and western union?

Brock Landers · Sep 23, 2007

THE CLOSER said:
which do you guys prefer to deal with between moneygram and western union?

MG hands down, hell i can't even send/recieve WU in my name anymore, not for 2+ years..

texansfan · Sep 23, 2007

Yet they don't say crap when millions are sent to Mexico daily.

GameBreaker · Sep 23, 2007

THE CLOSER said:
which do you guys prefer to deal with between moneygram and western union?

mg - so easy

Anthony V. · Sep 24, 2007

I usually deal with western union - moneygram on a 80% - 20% basis. BUT I deposited thru money gram on Saturday morning and was at a grocery store that has a customer service lady do the transaction. Usually the same girl and for the first time she mentioned that I send alot of these to the same country. I told her to just do what she is paid to do and send the payment. I have family down there and they need help finacially. According to my file with MG I have over 100 family members down there.

lopsided · Sep 24, 2007

Anthony V. said:
I usually deal with western union - moneygram on a 80% - 20% basis. BUT I deposited thru money gram on Saturday morning and was at a grocery store that has a customer service lady do the transaction. Usually the same girl and for the first time she mentioned that I send alot of these to the same country. I told her to just do what she is paid to do and send the payment. I have family down there and they need help finacially. According to my file with MG I have over 100 family members down there.

lol...way to give it to her.:missingte

Whoson1st · Sep 24, 2007

So these two methods are the only ones for US players to deposit (or 95% of them)?

RacerX · Sep 24, 2007

Walmart does not have the phones
Keep it under 900
Use a John Doeish name

Dante · Sep 24, 2007

Jasin..that is better then them saying

" Sir well you say this is your family your last name is Smith and there last name is Gustomegoinez, is that correct sir?...:lol:

Dante · Sep 24, 2007

Anthony V. said:
I usually deal with western union - moneygram on a 80% - 20% basis. BUT I deposited thru money gram on Saturday morning and was at a grocery store that has a customer service lady do the transaction. Usually the same girl and for the first time she mentioned that I send alot of these to the same country. I told her to just do what she is paid to do and send the payment. I have family down there and they need help finacially. According to my file with MG I have over 100 family members down there.

:missingte all with different last names..man your family gets around she must have said :lolBIG:

HinesWard86 · Sep 24, 2007

texansfan said:
Yet they don't say crap when millions are sent to Mexico daily.

Haha yea, if you want to know whats real funny, you should seriously see what percentage of the GDP of some Latin American countries is remittances. I know in El Salvador remittances make up something like 1/6 of the country's GDP each year and I think it is even worse in other countries.

RacerX · Sep 24, 2007

I've got the answer....Have had this ready in case they do ask the question...

"sir, how do you know the receiver?"
"it's the father/mother of the woman who cleans my house. He/she is in the hospital...."

Dante · Sep 24, 2007

Racer X said:
I've got the answer....Have had this ready in case they do ask the question...

"sir, how do you know the receiver?"
"it's the father/mother of the woman who cleans my house. He/she is in the hospital...."

see it pays to date Trixie! she is smart :103631605

Whoson1st · Sep 24, 2007

it's simply a matter of time before the gov. goes after someone. What's the charge you say? Have no fear--they will invent one and at the very LEAST--you'' spend $$ with a lawyer...too scary for me this way.