Any payment scams using Western Union?

[lewd]

I'm selling an older laptop through an online posting and this guy wants to pay with a Western Union Money order.
He needs my name and address in order to the process started. So how does this work? I pick up the funds at a local Western Union and then send him the laptop? Plus he says will have it picked up via Fed Ex (he in the U.S.).

It sounds too trusting on his part (not that I'm gonna rip him off or anything). Does something sound fishy?

 

[Fred Zed]

No scam

You can pick up cash, no deductions, at any W U outlet approximately 15 minutes after he sends it. Yes, he does need you name, address & phone number to send you the cash.

 

[baltimoron]

I've sold an old computer to someone in another state before. He mailed a check. Once I received it (and it was good), I shipped it out to him.

Just don't ship until you get the money (and it's good). I'm surprised that he is this trusting. When I sold mine, it was over a decade ago. Nowadays, people are not so trusting anymore. When I sold an old computer more recently, I only got local takers, ones that were able to drive to my place to see it in person.

 

[David Beckham 23]

You can pick up cash, no deductions, at any W U outlet approximately 15 minutes after he sends it. Yes, he does need you name, address & phone number to send you the cash.

I believe the person sending you money has to give you the reference number that WU gives that person.

 

[Fred Zed]

I believe the person sending you money has to give you the reference number that WU gives that person.

Not really necessary if you provide ID when you pick up the funds.

 

[lewd]

Thanks for the responses. It puts my mind at ease.

 

[great bear]

Yep Western Union is Kosher!