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
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