Does Bitcoin require this much Western Union documentation before sending ?
Western Union continually monitors the use of its systems to understand its customers’ usage.
We have received your communication and require additional information in order process your request.
In order for us to review your information please complete the Consumer Questionnaire Form below, please complete each section or it could delay your review. Then attach any additional documents, and return the completed Questionnaire to
[email protected]. Upon receipt of the completed Questionnaire and documents, we will review your information along with your transaction history. The review process takes between 10-14 business days. Upon completion of the review, we will inform you of our conclusion.
Please provide documents to support your use of Western Union Money Transfer Services. Below are examples of various documents that you may consider providing, however any other relevant documentation to support the purpose of your transactions would be useful:
• Business License or other business related documentation
• Tax identification information
• Business registration information or permits
• Invoices
• Property Title or other property evidence
• Loan Statement
• Mortgage Statement
• Receipts for goods or services purchased
• Medical bills or certificates
• Not for Profit documents (501C3 License, etc.)
• Letter of Explanation (For example, a letter on company letterhead explaining your
position in the organization and why you are sending on their behalf)
Customer Questionnaire
Date:
I. Please provide your information:
Full Name:
Address:
Phone #:
Date of Birth:
Occupation:
Recent MTCN:
II. Please provide the following information for the people that you have sent to or received from over the past 6 months:
Name
How do you know this person? (Relationship)
What was the money used for?
(Purpose)
Have you met him/her in person? Y/N
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III. What is your primary source of funds?
(Examples: Job Income, Retirement/Pension, Family/Friends, Trust Fund/Inheritance, etc.)
IV. Third Party Details
Are any of the transactions being conducted on behalf of a third party?
If Yes, please provide the information below:
Full Name or Business Name:
Address:
Phone #:
Date of Birth:
Occupation or Business Type:
VI. Please list or comment on any documents that you provided?
V. Please include any additional information that will assist in our analysis
Sincerely,
Compliance Department,
Western Union Financial Services, Inc.
PO Box 7000 Englewood, CO 80155-7000
[email protected] ... And yet the Nigerian Princes STILL GETS YOUR MONEY from Western Union. How come you can't get your money back from them? I am assuming they asked the same questions to the Nigerian Prince. Obviously they need to protect WU and not their clients.
