Don't be a victim of a scammer!

Here are a few tips to protect yourself from fraud.

Only use Western Union for sending money to friends and family. You should NOT proceed with your transaction if it’s:

• for an emergency situation you have not personally confirmed

• to someone you personally don’t know or have met online

• for an internet purchase

• for an employment opportunity

• to claim lottery or prize winnings

• for a rental property

• for a credit card or loan fee

• from a check deposited in your account until it clears which can take weeks

Remember, a money transfer can be paid out to the receiver within a short time and after the money is paid, you cannot obtain a refund from Western Union, even if the transfer was the result of fraud.