<prompt> Human: I am just looking for a place to rant and let others know about this. It cost me 46 due to fees to send him 40 via western union. I just found out from him that out of that 40 he only gets 18 and the DOC pockets the difference. I wanted to help the guy out at the commissary but he told me not to send anymore.I cant believe what a ripoff that is and I feel terrible for those poorer families who want to help out a loved one inside. To me its absolute thievery.  <response>: The inmate likely owes money in relation to his court case and whatever crime he was convicted of. The DOC will take fees out of that money if there is an unpaid balance. 