Mr. Lane. No; it is very seldom. In fact, we don’t even have any in Dallas, individuals.
Mr. Hubert. Only companies?
Mr. Lane. Only companies.
Mr. Hubert. Have you any kind of security device to be sure that the person calling is really authorized to be sending the money either on deposit or to be charged?
Mr. Lane. Every money order called in is confirmed by telephone with certain individuals within the firm.
Mr. Hubert. That is by prearrangement also?
Mr. Lane. That is by prearrangement.
Mr. Hubert. Do you know what system is used by the Western Union Co., from your experience with the company during your tenure of employment with them in connection with the payment of money to the addressee? What is the normal system? What usually happens?
Mr. Lane. Well, that depends on whether he comes into the office or not. In this instance the girl had identification as required. They have—the paying clerk has to be satisfied within his or her own mind that the individual they are talking to is the correct person, and like I say, identification is required.
Mr. Hubert. Well, how does the Western Union office at the receiving end get the information about paying money?