Online fraud artists have been using counterfeit and worthless checks for years. However, in recent years, there’s been an uptick in the use of counterfeiting U.S. Postal Service money orders. The quality of what these con artists are producing is very good and ordinary consumers can easily be fooled.
Do money orders exist?
In the United States, money orders are typically sold by third parties such as the United States Postal Service, grocery stores, and convenience stores. Some financial service companies such as banks and credit unions may not charge for money orders to their clients. Money orders remain a trusted financial instrument.
Is a money order guaranteed money?
Unlike a personal check, when you give someone a money order, they know the funds are guaranteed. Money orders can also be advantageous for people without a bank account. If you have bills or need to make an official payment, money orders offer a secure way to send money without needing to have a bank account.
Why was my money order declined?
Because money orders are prepaid, they can’t be rejected for insufficient funds and aren’t subject to the fees that come with bouncing a check. Some businesses or people may accept money orders but not personal checks because they don’t want to bother with the risk of a bad check.
Can I get a money order from any bank?
Cashier’s checks and money orders can be purchased at banks and credit unions, but money orders can be bought at many other places, including various grocery stores and convenience stores, Western Union, the post office and Walmart.
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Where can I find a counterfeit US money order?
According to the F.B.I. and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, in the six month period from October 2004 through March 2005, forgers in other countries – such as Nigeria, Ghana and Eastern Europe – have renewed their interest in the United States postal money order.
Are there any money orders that are hard to fake?
This increase in activity is worthy of note due to the security measures taken to help ensure U.S. Postal money orders are hard to fake. Dissimilar to private business checks or even other money orders created by banks, the U.S. Postal money order has watermarks, security threads and a rainbow of inked patterns and tones.
How to get a money order from the USPS?
The information received is based upon the most recent information the United States Postal Service® has. Visit Money Orders to learn more about money order guidelines and tips. If you have money order related questions, please email the Accounting Help Desk or call 1-866-974-2733. Please do not refresh the page.
