I got this email today from World Remit. It seems hoakey. Has anyone seen something like this before from them?
Customer Service (DEN) <kundeservice@worldremit.com>
Right now, I have no intention of responding. I am scheduled to send $ using them on the 21st and again on the 1st. We shall see. By the way, they already have my passport when I initiated the account.
Customer Service (DEN) <kundeservice@worldremit.com>
Hi Robert,
Thank you for using WorldRemit.
In order to comply with United States regulatory requirements, WorldRemit is required to verify the nature and reasons for the transactions undertaken by our consumers.
What this means for you: When you submit transactions through WorldRemit, we may require you to supply us with additional personal identifying information. For additional information regarding these requests, please review WorldRemit’s Terms And Conditions, located on our website via the following link: here.
In order to fulfill our regulatory obligations at this time, we kindly request you provide the following information:
Please reply to this email with the requested information.
- Your current employment or the source of funds for the transactions (please include company you are employed by and the position you hold, if applicable)
- Your relationship(s) with the recipient(s) to whom you send funds
- Proof of your relationship to each of the recipients to whom you send funds (e.g. passport confirming travels to the corridor)
- The purpose of the transactions
- Your intended activity going forward
- Valid ID (passport or driving license) front and back
Rest assured that your personal data and information will be submitted through secure electronic channels. Protecting the confidentiality, privacy and integrity of consumer data is a top priority at WorldRemit.
Please keep in mind that as a result of WorldRemit’s regulatory obligations, your account may be temporarily suspended if the information has not been received within six (6) business days. As a valued consumer, and in order to prevent any potential delays in the processing of your transactions, we will ensure that a member of our team promptly addresses any questions or concerns that you may have.
Should you have any questions regarding this email, please contact our Customer Service Team with WorldRemit through the phone number listed on our website (+1 8553837579).
We thank you in advance for your cooperation and prompt response.
Kind regards,
WorldRemit Team
Right now, I have no intention of responding. I am scheduled to send $ using them on the 21st and again on the 1st. We shall see. By the way, they already have my passport when I initiated the account.