AG Hood announces $53,180 with Western Union

AG Hood announces settlement with Western Union

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) — The popular service known for money transfers has reached a settlement with the State of Mississippi.

Attorney General Jim Hood said Western Union will implement an anti-fraud program in response to widespread claims of consumer fraud by third parties.

The company has agreed to develop a plan to help prevent incidents where consumers become victims of fraud when they use Western Union to wire money to scammers.

Mississippi will receive $53,180 in the settlement.

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1/31/17