Interesting.

So I take it this is differnet (a money order) to what I had.

I literally went to a shop with a Western Union logo and gave them a reference number, proof of identity and they just handed over some real bank notes.

I think they said that for larger sums, they would issue a cheque. Since the cheque would be from the western union agent, I can't see how they could scam you...

Sounds like what you are talking about are "Fake" money orders ?

Zuber