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I would receive money from them, buy bitcoin, then send out the bitcoin to a wallet. I would receive a percentage from these transactions as a fee. Is this illegal in any sorts? Is it potentially fraud or money laundering?
answered on Jan 15, 2022
This is either a scam aimed at stealing from you or one of the thousands of money-laundering schemes that the Fed, the IRS, the FBI, and the DOJ are now busting.
I got a check for a settlement deposited the same day the next day cleared Iused some founds and the 3 day payer putstop On the check saying they made a mistake.can I be liable for the money spent?
answered on Dec 20, 2021
They settled a claim you had against them by cashing their check? Unless I understand you, it appears that you had every right to spend it.
It is joint with rights of survivorship, we specifically wanted to have access to it regardless if one of us died. Now the bank has frozen the accounts after I innocently mentioned to them of her passing since i thought i was in my right. They are saying that there is no rights of survivorship in... View More 
answered on Dec 18, 2021
Read the contract carefully.
The municipal law of Quebec is based on the Code Napoleon (like Louisiana) and cannot easily be compared to the common law of Florida.
I would suggest you hire a lawyer in Montreal (sometimes a notaire can handle this type of problem) and see if it... View More
It is joint with rights of survivorship, we specifically wanted to have access to it regardless if one of us died. Now the bank has frozen the accounts after I innocently mentioned to them of her passing since i thought i was in my right. They are saying that there is no rights of survivorship in... View More
answered on Dec 15, 2021
You will need to contact a Canadian lawyer but I would definitely not rely on information from a bank employee.
Grantor is in assisted living and can't leave. She has CD'S at many banks held in a grantor trust. She wants POAs to close them and deposit to 1 trust account.
Some of banks are wanting proof of incapacitated from DR. Poa specifically says they can do trust accounts and is not... View More
answered on Dec 1, 2021
1. There is no law or "article" that you can use to "prove them wrong."
2. The banks do NOT have to honor any third-party POA--and especially one being offered under these circumstances.
3. If you will turn this around and look at it from THEIR position you... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2021
You locate and hire a very experienced banking lawyer who knows how to fix stuff like this and pay them to try to help you.
I ordered a jewelry piece that was filed as misdelivery/nondelivery by my local post office. Claims were filed with the PO but then I was later told the seller did not insure their package so my PO cannot continue with a refund and I need to contact the seller. I do so and the seller refuses to... View More
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answered on Nov 27, 2021
Just call them!
My friend had a nasty breakup with this guy. He purchased something on a mobile app without realizing it was on his ex's card. He tried to pay him back via Venmo but was blocked by the ex. He is now threatening to press charges and is going psycho about it.
Is there any chance that he... View More
answered on Nov 15, 2021
He can potentially get arrested for theft, but theft is a crime that requires an intent to deprive someone of their property. One defense to theft charges prosecuted in Florida courts is good faith. Good faith is a valid defense if a jury finds that the defendant had an honest, good faith belief... View More
This was 2 days ago 11/10. I forgot about the court date unfortunately. Do I have any options? This case is in Orlando Florida
answered on Nov 13, 2021
You could file a motion to set the default aside, claiming excusable error on your part. it would be up to the judge.
I am a member of an HOA. We have a grill that we are required to pay $50. every month to use it or lose it. I never use it. Recently they stated on the statement: Beginning January 1st, 2022 we will be converting to auto pay. Payments will be automatically be charged to your card on file on... View More
answered on Nov 6, 2021
Nobody has right to charge your credit card without your authorization.
After 2010 no payments have been made.Bank documents show in 2012 loan was written off and in 2017 statute of limitations had been reached. Question is can the bank still hold my mortgage?
answered on Oct 18, 2021
Yes.
As long as the mortgage company still holds the mortgage against the property no one will be able to sell it or transfer ownership until all the liens are paid.
The worst part of this sad situation is that the original amount of the home improvement loan borrowed in 2007 has... View More
the deposit was a ppp loan that the security team failed to verify upon initial deposit and erroneously released the funds i was unaware of the loan not being fully verified i used 1600 of it and on july 4th they closed my account under fraud. turns out it was the mistake of an employee not fully... View More
answered on Oct 9, 2021
This problem is not unusual.
The PPP loan program was the first of its kind ever; and the government allowed the nation's banks and other financial organizations to make too many lending decisions that the SBA should have made.
I have helped at least a dozen people in similar... View More
I’m working with a company I’ve defaulted on due to Covid hardship. I’ve sent everything and now they’re requesting to see my bank statements. My personal account over laps at times with my fiancée business account. I try not to let it happen. But there are times he needs me to do things... View More
answered on Sep 24, 2021
You are attempting to resolve a claim that a creditor has with you. They've asked for some documents which you've provided, and now they want bank statements. Are they allowed to ask for bank statements?
Of course they can ask for them. Creditors ask for bank statements all the... View More
We stopped talking haven’t had any contact for months and I’ve been taking care of the card making on time payments there is a balance due and he just froze the account and took me off the account as of today. If I don’t pay that amount that’s left owed now on the account could I be held... View More
answered on Sep 3, 2021
As an authorized user, you are not responsible to the credit card company for the balance unless the cardholder agreement specifically makes you liable. Otherwise,
The balance is on him.
answered on Aug 16, 2021
Perhaps. See this statute to determine if it applies:
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0700-0799/0735/Sections/0735.303.html
Hello, over 2 years ago my parents received $ 16,000 from insurance claim, they told me to keep the money in my bank account, so i transfered the money from their account to mine, when they would ask for money, pay their bills etc i would send them money, but i had also used most of the money on... View More
answered on May 20, 2021
Best for you to schedule a consultation with an attorney to go over all the facts and communications. Based on your brief description, it sounds like, at most, you are guilty of a breaching an agreement with your parents (a civil matter that could lead to a lawsuit against you), not... View More
I received a check from Collier County school Board I cashed it and that I was called two weeks later and they told me it wasn’t supposed to receive the check and now they’re demanding that I pay it back or face legal repercussions.
I am a small business owner in FL. I received an EIDL loan from the government on March 16 for $55,900 to help me keep my business afloat during the pandemic. I had the funds deposited into my business checking account at BlueVine, and had no issues until Mar 29, when I suddenly received an email... View More
answered on Apr 12, 2021
While I am not sure who or what "BlueVine" is, unless it is a legitimate regulated commercial bank or credit union you may be out of luck. And in any event, since you are obligated to repay the entire $59,500 to the US Small Business Administration or to the US Treasury, I strongly advise... View More
so I went to the bank in the drive thru then the teller deposited my stimulus check without my autorization on purpose, when I said I wanted it to cash out . she did it because apparently my account had a pending overdrawn for $259 and at that moment I didn't know, so I said I want my check to... View More
answered on Apr 6, 2021
Sorry, your bank did nothing wrong here.
Your "right" to spend your money in the manner that you want to does NOT change the bank's right to grab any of your money flowing into the bank or into any of your accounts at the bank.
Explanation: It is called the... View More
If I'm listed as deceased on the doc does the doc have to be refiled with the court?
answered on Mar 28, 2021
You are being sued in foreclosure because your mother, who is deceased, had a mortgage with the lender at the time of her death. You should answer the foreclosure complaint and deny the allegation that you are deceased. The plaintiff can decide whether to amend its complaint. If you were not a... View More
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