USPS Money Orders

boykinlp · Dec 31, 2013

Is there a way to find out if a person has cashed a USPS Money Order? I am having a custom product made and the seller said that they were close to finishing it and would like payment now.
I sent a USPS Money Order 3 weeks ago and the receiver has neither sent the product or responded to emails enquiring as to whether they received the MO. Sending a check, you can tell when it clears, not so sure about a MO. Any ideas? Thanks.

ohiobuckeye · Dec 31, 2013

Yup..as long as you have the receipt with the MO number, call your local PO and they can track it.

boykinlp · Dec 31, 2013

I still have the receipt. I was hoping for something that I could do online since the Post Office is closed until Thursday. Also, I wonder what they charge for the service.

old bear · Dec 31, 2013

Boykinip, you can track packages on line, try the USPS web page and see what they offer there.

boykinlp · Dec 31, 2013

old bear said:
Boykinip, you can track packages on line, try the USPS web page and see what they offer there.

This wasn't a package. It was a USPS Money Order and I just mailed it regular mail

so no tracking number. The receiver is someone very reputable (I hope).

kwselke · Dec 31, 2013

boykinlp said:
This wasn't a package. It was a USPS Money Order and I just mailed it regular mail so no tracking number. The receiver is someone very reputable (I hope).

From USPS.com.

Call the money order verification system at 866-459-7822.

To verify if the money order you were given is valid. I assume if it has been cashed it will no longer be a valid S/N?

Edit: I just called the number above and it is an automated verification system. Pull out your receipt and call it in.

handejector · Dec 31, 2013

I think you have to go to the PO and pay $5 to see if one was cashed, but it would be worth it because I THINK they also tell you who, when, where.

the ringo kid · Dec 31, 2013

boykinlp said:
Is there a way to find out if a person has cashed a USPS Money Order? I am having a custom product made and the seller said that they were close to finishing it and would like payment now.
I sent a USPS Money Order 3 weeks ago and the receiver has neither sent the product or responded to emails enquiring as to whether they received the MO. Sending a check, you can tell when it clears, not so sure about a MO. Any ideas? Thanks.

They also have a call center in Arkansas? I think===where they can immediately find out.

old bear · Dec 31, 2013

boykinlp said:
This wasn't a package. It was a USPS Money Order and I just mailed it regular mail so no tracking number. The receiver is someone very reputable (I hope).

I was referring to trying to see if you could track the Money Order, it has a tracking number...

Texas Star · Dec 31, 2013

If you are being swindled, contact the Postal Inspectors.

Mike McLellan · Dec 31, 2013

All of the above, as well as my personal experience, cement my belief that postal money orders are among the least efficient forms of long-distance payment. After standing in line for a half-hour to buy one, tracking it is problematic. Cashiers Checks are far better.

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