Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service -- Money was not available when promised -- Complaint #7388760
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 7388760
Company: Moneygram Payment Systems Worldwide INC
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service
Sub-Product: International money transfer
Issue: Money was not available when promised
State: Maryland
ZIP Code: 21703
Date Received: 2023-08-11T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-08-11T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I am XXXX XXXX XXXX, a plus-reward member of Moneygram for over 10 years. On XX/XX/2023 at around XXXX XXXX EST, I sent in the amount of {$900.00} mobile wallet transfer from XXXX, MD XXXX, to XXXX XXXX XXXX in XXXX XXXX via Moneygram . After, a few hours the recipient ( XXXX XXXX ) informed me that he hadn't received the funds in his account. I quickly logged into my Moneygram account to see what went wrong. However, in my account on the MoneyGram website, it showed that the transaction was completed. But XXXX insisted on numerous occasions that no money has been deposited into his mobile account. So, I took a screenshot and sent it to him, and he should check with the receiving mobile wallet carrier and let me know. XXXX XXXX follow-up with the mobile wallet carrier and reported to me days after that he had still not received the money in his account. I then called Moneygram and made an official complaint that the recipient ( XXXX XXXX ) has not received the money and I want a refund. Moneygram stated they are investigating the issue, Case number : XXXX which could take up to 90 days. XXXX XXXX later, I received an email stating that " MoneyGram has completed the review of your case which relates to a potential error or problem with your money transfer transaction reference number : XXXX, and After conducting our investigation, we have determined that an '' error '' may have in fact occurred with your transaction. As such, you are entitled to a refund in the amount of XXXX ( USD ) ". This did not sit well with me, so, I called them right away and demanded that I need all the amount of {$900.00} plus the fee of {$8.00} I sent. Because I couldn't believe why they are only refunding me their service fee and not the original amount I sent. Moneygram then said I have to wait for another 90 days. I waited for a few days and called them again to find out the status of my refund. They kept on giving me the round-around till today and I have still not received my refund. I think this is defrauding an innocent loyal client like me who is trying to support his extended family in XXXX. The thing is that I filed this same complaint with the FTC back in XX/XX/2023, but nothing has happened about the refund I requested. I have attached 4 documents of my correspondence with Moneygram and a report filed with FTC for review. Thank you
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #7388760 about?
Complaint #7388760 was filed against Moneygram Payment Systems Worldwide INC regarding Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service specifically about Money was not available when promised. It was received by the CFPB on 2023-08-11T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Moneygram Payment Systems Worldwide INC respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with monetary relief". The response was timely.
What is the risk level of this complaint?
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How do I file a similar complaint?
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Disclaimer
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