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I understand The DOJ would require proof of the transfer but think a lot of people wont be able to simply for that reason... and good luck to those who can claim some back.

Yes. If you sent money to a scammer via Western Union, file a claim, even if you don’t have paperwork related to your money transfer. You may still be eligible for a payment.

Plus, is there a chance that if you did get a snail mail sent to you that the address you used back in 2009 is different than the one you use now? ( eg: it got lost in the mail) ?

there is a separate FAQ here : https://www.westernunionremission.com/frequently-asked-questions.aspx#a2

#8 says : Which Western Union transfers qualify?

All wire transfers within and outside of the United States made through Western Union between January 1, 2004 and January 19, 2017, may be eligible for remission.

#9 Do I have to be a United States citizen or in the United States to file a petition?

No. You are not required to be a United States citizen or in the United States to file a petition.

There is a logical diagram board on the link I posted in the OP as well. it shows the sequence(s) of yes/no logic for the process(es).

Just submit all the info you have if you don't keep receipts that long.... or just do nothing and get nothing, its your life and your choice.

I reported him on RS way back so looked up that report which told me it happened Feb 2007.  I remember his first name, the WU office I used around 9 PM, the amount and where it was sent.  Maybe that's enough info to prove the transaction.

None of that except the date and amount went on the form, maybe they'll ask that later.

I still have the pics he used but doubt that is of much help.  lol

that sounds like a good thing, Louise. They are saying they only contact people if there is something wrong with your submission.

From http://www.westernunionremission.com/

Update September 10, 2018. Over 180,000 petitions have been received in the Western Union remission process.  The claims administrator is currently reviewing and evaluating all submissions to determine eligibility.  If your petition is deficient, the administrator may contact you by mail to explain the deficiency and seek additional information.  After the petition review is complete, recommendations will be provided to the Department of Justice for final decisions.  Due to the large volume of petitions submitted, it is anticipated the petition review process will continue into 2019.  Payments cannot be issued until all petitions are reviewed.

you can also check in on them, Louise. From the FAQ on the site

It will still take some time—potentially a year or more—to process and verify petitions, and determine who is eligible to get a payment.  Check www.WesternUnionRemission.com for updates on the status of the process.

also I looked at the interactive map they have. on the first link I posted. there are over 4000 claims (close to 4200) from down under all by itself.

court is slow, lawsuits are slow. the bigger the total value gets and the more people involved the slower it all goes. its not unusual to expect an actual lawsuit like this to be 3 or 4 years from the time you report it until it is resolved (and paid out).

Claim ID: WUU-400xxxxxx>>

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Re:       Notice of Deficient Remission Submission
United States v. The Western Union Company
Court Docket Number: 1:17-cr-xxxx (M.D. Pa.)>>

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Dear LOUISE xxxx,>>

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Please be advised that we have received your Remission Form for the above referenced case. Your Remission Form has been deemed deficient for the following reason(s):>>

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• You claimed a higher fraud loss than you previously reported, but did not provide sufficient documentation to support your entire loss.>>

You claimed you suffered a fraud loss of:>>

$120.00>>

You only provided proof of loss of:>>

$0.00>>

I am updating my claimed amount to: $ ______________________>>

Please enclose additional documentation and /or update the amount you are claiming above, and return this letter to the Remission Administrator’s address listed below by October 3, 2019. Please note that failure to provide the information requested may result in approval of only up to the dollar amount listed above.>>

Please submit your completed response to United States v. The Western Union Company, P.O. Box 404027, Louisville, KY 40233-4027 by October 3, 2019. Should you have any questions, you may call the Remission Administrator at (844) 319-2124 and visit www.WesternUnionRemission.com. >>

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Sincerely,>>

Remission Administrator

1. there was no 'previous' report.

2. there was no receipt after all that time.

3. I emailed WU to try to get a copy of the receipt but had no response.

I think it will be a waste of time and effort.