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Western Union Criticized for Raising Fees

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NEW YORK, NY October 03, 2007 —Western Union is being criticized immigrant advocacy groups for allegedly charging higher fees and inflating exchange rates on international money transfers.

REPORTER: Three local groups are joining others around the nation in a boycott. Janis Rosheuvel, of Families for Freedom, says Western Union should donate money to the communities that give it so much business.

ROSHEUVEL: We want to impress upon Western Union that supporting our loved ones is not just a financial transaction for us. It's also an expression of our love and a necessity for sustaining our families and communities.

REPORTER: A spokesman for Western Union says its prices and exchange rates are based on market trends and are comparable to those of other money transfer companies.


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