I’ve paid using western union –haven’t received the goods –good chance I have been swindled –is there any recourse?

Replying to [Admin]:i think that my point is ok by you.I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO HERE FROM YOU SOON.
thanks
soloken from nigeria

Replying to [Admin]: IF YOU USE A WESTERN UNION WIRE TRANSFER TO PAY FOR A PURCHASE ONLINE, YOU WILL HAVE YOUR MONEY STOLEN AND WILL NEVER SEE YOUR ITEM OR YOUR MONEY AGAIN. THERE IS NO WAY TO SECURE A WESTERN UNON WIRE TRANSFER AND NO WAY TO RECOVER YOUR MONEY. PLEASE DO NOT FALL FOR THIS SCAM AND DO NOT LET YOUR ASSOCIATES, FRIENDS OR FAMILY FALL FOR THIS SCAM.
THANKS

Replying to [Admin]:Also in my case the Item was taken
off Alibaba on 8-03-2005 and I contacted Alibaba on that day
and I still have not got a single reply and they knew the account was hacked because they took the item off and
refunded the real account holder for fee's. It was
8-06-05 when I sent the money that gave them 3 days
to send a simple it is a scam email.

Replying : The use of western union is a secured payment but this all falls back on both parties because the seller and buyer has to understand how much the service are needed from both standpoints. And then, there would be no recourse because it is understood as good faith.

Replying to [Admin]:Refer reply of Rizzob of my question where he has clearly mentioned that your money has no security and there is no way of getting a refund in case of fraud.

http://resources.alibaba.com/topic/22047/Payment_thru_Western_Union.htm

Replying to [Admin]:There isn't much you can really do if this purchase is out of the country. There have been many scams such as this. Keep your purchase close to home and use a bank.

Replying to [Admin]: Western Union is only involved in the transfer of funds between people. They just disburse the money accoding to your instructions. It is obvious that fraudsters got to the transfer before the right person or the person is a fraudulent person. This is because many people use false identifications that are not traceable. Western union can not re emburse you. Pls be careful with who you do business with next time. I'd suggest you do business with trust pass certified members of alibaba.com. They are safe!!

Replying to [Admin]:
Western union charges 10% of total amount you are paying for transfer of funds which is dont think is a good deal instead of this is better if we use bank to bank transfer indeed bank to bank does takes time but if we use prime bank the time schedule is reduced & we are sure our money is comming by bank.

Replying to [Admin]:I thionk you can kiss your money goodbye, the same thing happen to me with a supplier in Indonesia , I send the money via WU they got it and it's been 7 days since I heard from them, so like I say, forget about what happen and be very careful next time, do your homework and send it thru ESCROW.COM,,,Good

Replying to [Admin]:
I think WU is good for personal transactions [between friends and family] For trade stick with normal trading methods like L/C.
Thanks.