If you’ve lost a money order or you believe it’s been stolen, the first thing you need to do is track it. You can track a money order by going to the money order issuer.
How do I recover a stolen money order?
U.S. Postal Service: If your stolen or lost money order is through USPS, you can check the status of it online. But if you want it replaced, you have to go to your local Post Office in person. You’ll fill out and submit a “Form 6401 Money Order Inquiry” and pay a $5.95 processing fee.
Can you track money order by the serial number?
After purchasing a money order from the United States Postal Service_,_ you can track its status by entering the serial number into the USPS online or phone money order inquiry system. You also can submit your request to USPS by email, by letter or in person.
Can a money order be cashed by someone else?
To cash a money order, you’ll need to first endorse it by signing your name on the back. If you don’t have any ID, you can endorse the money order to someone else, like a sibling or friend, who does have an ID. Then they can cash it for you.
What to do if a money order is lost or stolen?
Investigating a money order’s lost or stolen status may take up to 60 days. There is a $6.25 processing fee to replace a lost or stolen money order. Search the Missing Money Order List. Take your money order receipt to any Post Office location. Talk to a retail associate at the counter to start a Money Order Inquiry.
How to track a money order with a receipt?
To trace a money order with a receipt, locate the name of the issuer and the receipt number listed on your receipt. You may be able to use the issuer’s website to track your money order, but if you can’t, contact them directly using the customer service phone number listed on the receipt. Be sure to have the receipt number handy!
How can I track a lost Western Union money order?
Western Union You can track a lost or stolen Western Union money order two ways: If you have the receipt, use the request form on the back to start the process of tracking or replacing the money…
How can I find out if my money order has been cashed?
With most Western Union and MoneyGram, you can find out if a money order was cashed by calling a toll-free number. For USPS money orders (or to get more details from any issuer), you’ll submit a form and pay a modest fee for the tracking service.
