The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports that people are
receiving emails that claim that they can apply to be part of the FTC/Western
Union settlement. The FTC reminds everyone that you cannot apply for a refund
from the settlement by email.
The settlement, reached with Western Union by the FTC and U.S.
Department of Justice last year, came about on allegations that Western Union failed
to discipline agents who allowed funds transfers from scam victims to scammers.
Western Union agreed to pay $586 million to resolve the charges.
The scam emails ask for information about your Western Union
transaction, as well as your name and address. The FTC recommends that you not
respond to the emails and do not give any information.
If you think that you might be eligible for a refund from
the settlement the following info-graphic lays out the steps that you can take:
Federal Trade Commission:
This posting explains the settlement,
South Snohomish County Crime Watch:
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