Can the purchaser of a money order written out to someone else cash it themselves?

Typically, the purchaser of a money order written out to someone else cannot cash it themselves. The recipient's name on the money order designates them as the intended payee, and only they can cash or deposit it. If the purchaser wants to cash the money order themselves, they would need to have the recipient sign it over to them, or they may need to request a refund or replacement from the issuer, depending on their policies and procedures.