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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Small Claims and Banking for Oregon on
Q: If you wire transfer money to someone and then realize it was fraud, how can you file a complaint to the court

if you don't know their physical address?

Gregory L Abbott
Gregory L Abbott
answered on Jun 29, 2022

You can file a complaint with your local police, with Oregon's Attorney General Consumer Fraud Division (can file online), and with the FBI who has a task force specifically aimed at this sort of fraud. All that said, the odds are extremely remote that any of them will actually do anything... Read more »

2 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law, Tax Law and Banking for Florida on
Q: What kind of lawyer do I need? And what are the charges?

I’m a Malaysian. Bought a land with LLC years old in Fort Myers. The land was put into an auction . Received a surplus check. But could not claim it due to it is in LLC .

I need someone to help me in claiming the surplus. What kind of lawyer do I look for . And how much is the charges?... Read more »

Barry W. Kaufman
Barry W. Kaufman
answered on Jun 29, 2022

You may be able to reinstate the LLC by paying the required amount to the Department of Corporations. If that's possible and the LLC is once again active, you may be able to negotiate the check. Checks have an expiration date, so you don't want to wait too long.

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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law, Tax Law and Banking for Florida on
Q: I’m from Malaysia , years ago I bought a land with LLC, tax wasn’t pay , company not active.

Then the land was put into auction I think. Now they gave me a surplus disbursement check . I cannot claim it directly with my name ,on my country. How can I claim the money. I was planing to open another LLC same name but my country don’t have LLC. They have LLP or BHD . Or Can I hire a lawyer... Read more »

Jane Kim
Jane Kim
answered on Jun 29, 2022

A lawyer cannot "claim" it for you, but can help you navigate this transaction. I recommend contacting the county or whomever issued you the check to re-issue it to you individually in your name. If that does not work, you may need a lawyer to figure out next steps.

1 Answer | Asked in Banking for Tennessee on
Q: I work for a credit union in TN, how do we determine "next of kin"? And, what happens if there are multiple children?

We are faced with this occasionally. There is less than $15000 in an account, no funeral expenses, or last medical bills, no surviving spouse, and multiple children. Do we split the funds between the next of kin or does it go to the first one that contacts us?

Anthony M. Avery
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Anthony M. Avery
answered on Jun 29, 2022

You have to comply with the Intestate Succession Statutes T.C.A. Sections 31-2-101 et seq. Claims against a Decedent are rarely your concern, and you will know one by a Court Levy. Giving money to the first claimant all the time will get you sued for Conversion. Hire a competent attorney on... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Banking for Georgia on
Q: Are gold bond stamps worth anything now?
Nina Whitehurst
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Nina Whitehurst
answered on Jun 28, 2022

Apparently they are. A quick internet search revealed this:

To redeem S&H Green Stamps call the toll-free number 1-800-435-5674 and request a catalog. Stamps are redeemable in merchandise or cash at $1.20 per full book. If you want to redeem your stamps for cash, mail the books to...
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4 Answers | Asked in Banking, Bankruptcy, Business Law and Contracts for California on
Q: Do I need a bankruptcy lawyer

Do I need a lawyer to help with a foreclosure

Tristan Brown
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Tristan Brown
answered on Jun 24, 2022

Whether you’re a landlord or tenant in the foreclosure process, it is advisable to consult a lawyer. The foreclosure process can be complex and you may need adequate legal representation to guide you along the way.

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4 Answers | Asked in Banking, Bankruptcy, Business Law and Contracts for California on
Q: Do I need a bankruptcy lawyer

Do I need a lawyer to help with a foreclosure

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jun 24, 2022

Absolutely!

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Banking for Tennessee on
Q: How does a law firm know there is a court order against the firm for client funds?

I have a court ordered lien for the clients proceeds and an order against the firm that represents the client. The firm state the knew about the lien but not the order against the firm’s and they gave the client the money instead.

Anthony M. Avery
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Anthony M. Avery
answered on Jun 22, 2022

You will probably need a TN attorney to get the Clerk and the Sheriff to execute a Levy against the firm's Bank Account. It would be necessary to know what Bank they use. There are Fees for each Levy. You apparently have a Judgment but now you have 10 years to collect.

3 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Criminal Law, Banking and White Collar Crime for Texas on
Q: Don’t work for a company and that “company” sends you funds (cash app) can you keep it?

I’m being threatened by a make believe company that they will report me for stealing company funds. I do not legally work for them and they sent me funds over cash app. Since it was sent from cash app is it legally mine? They wanted me to be a money mule for them and convert it to Bitcoin for... Read more »

Elaine Jarvis
Elaine Jarvis
answered on Jun 17, 2022

Absolutely do not give this company any of your personal information. They are trying to phish you or obtain your personal details. There is a way on the cash app., I believe, to return the money, decline to accept it or report it as fraudulent. I would explore those avenues. The cash is not... Read more »

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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Banking for California on
Q: I'm needing a Consumer Protection lawyer - pro bono in California. Chargeback dispute with Bank of America
Leon Bayer
Leon Bayer
answered on Jun 17, 2022

I am sorry you are having this problem. However, the description of a "chargeback dispute" tells us nothing about the merit or lack of merit concerning your claim. I suggest you submit a new question and provide some brief details, and you should then get some helpful advice.

2 Answers | Asked in Banking, Bankruptcy and Collections for New Jersey on
Q: Hi, I have about $100k in business credit card debt(a total of 11 credit cards). I am the personal guarantee for all

of them. All cards are current and I am still making payments, but not getting no where with the interest rates.

Can I negotiate with the banks for a lower amount?

How will this impact my personal credit and my business credit (Dun & Bradstreet)? If I am not able to satisfy the... Read more »

W. J. Winterstein Jr.
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W. J. Winterstein Jr.
answered on Jun 16, 2022

If your credit accounts are current, of course you can approach the credit card issuers with a request for a lower interest rate, but your chances of success are dim when the Fed is raising rates steeply toward a tentative goal of 5.5% by year's end (that's the prime rate, and most credit... Read more »

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Banking and Federal Crimes for Georgia on
Q: If someone uses venmo to fraudulently transfer money from one person's bank acct to their acct and the victim's bank

Tracked their location thru the IP address, but at the time the victim didn't press charges Almost a year later could the victim decide to press charges. The amount stolen was around $2000.

Zachary Taylor Beck
Zachary Taylor Beck
answered on Jun 7, 2022

The short answer is yes. However, an important caveat is that the State (i.e., Prosector's office in the county where the alleged theft occurred) decides whether to pursue charges, not the victim. Therefore, because the amount stolen was over $500.00, the alleged thief would likely be charged... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Banking for Florida on
Q: I want to file a law suit against HSBC for scam and money laundering. Can I do it myself or I need a lawyer?
Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on Jun 4, 2022

HSBC is one of the largest international banks on earth, so no, you cannot sue them by yourself. Nor will you convince any experienced Florida lawyer to do it for you, unless you plunk down at least $250,000 up front.

1 Answer | Asked in Small Claims and Banking for Pennsylvania on
Q: My dad just passed away and he had a loan in his name that nobody knew about. Doe my mother still have to pay it?

Just my dads name is on the loan

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Jun 2, 2022

It is a debt of your dad's estate. Is your dad's estate solvent? Are you gonna go through probate? If so, please contact a probate lawyer to discuss this and how best to proceed.

1 Answer | Asked in Banking for California on
Q: Is it Legal for companies to buy a loan from another company and then change the terms and charge you more money?
David H. Relkin
David H. Relkin
answered on May 9, 2022

The first rule when it comes to lending is that the terms of your loan cannot be modified unless the original agreement allows for it. (In many cases, lenders' agreements allow for the assignment of a loan.) Thus, unless you were to ratify the "new terms" (by having executed some... Read more »

2 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law and Banking for Massachusetts on
Q: Regarding an indorsement of a promissory note, does the "no space" test only apply to the originally printed side?

Does the "no space" test include using the backside of the original promissory note for an indorsement if that side of the paper is blank? Is there a citation for the actual wording of the "no space" test?

A "no space" test is showing that there is no room on... Read more »

Christopher Tolley
Christopher Tolley
answered on May 9, 2022

Please explain what you mean by the "no space" test.

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1 Answer | Asked in Banking for South Dakota on
Q: I am in the middle of a dispute attorney in Switzerland said I was a relative of her late client

I already got a hold of bank and another lawyer about this I have till may5th to figure out what I was doing this was her idea but she cant come up with the fees for the lawyer over there they dont know about her so to say what should I do or what can it do

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 27, 2022

A South Dakota attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It isn't fully clear from the description what is going on here, but please be careful if you are being asked for legal fees or banking information. No one can say whether this involves a genuine matter or... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Banking and Insurance Defense for Minnesota on
Q: What if a financial insurance accidentally wired you ,$500,000 can you keep it
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 21, 2022

A Minnesota attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you have a meaningful consult with a local attorney based on all the details of the matter, nationwide, insurance carriers will usually come back to recover their funds upon discovering bookkeeping errors.... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Banking and Landlord - Tenant for Utah on
Q: What are my rights as a tenant when the Landlord illegally withdrawals everything in my checking plus more?

I went to make my rent payment but instead of the payment I requested to make the portal I used withdrew everything illegally

Kenneth Prigmore
Kenneth Prigmore
answered on Apr 18, 2022

If you agree to have a specific amount taken from your account, then that is normal. If any other amount is taken without your permission, the landlord needs to return it immediately or they will be criminally liable. Tell the landlord they need to return the extra funds or your next call will be... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Banking, Business Formation and Consumer Law for California on
Q: The bank won’t give me my money or close my account

A friend of mine Give me a check and asked me to put in my account it cleared the bank refuses to give me the money for the money cleared on the 14th I just found out today the 23rd They told me they wanted my friend to verify himself so I went and got him got all the documents to verify himself... Read more »

Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
answered on Apr 17, 2022

small claims allows up to $10,000. It may be the fastest way to unfreeze the account, and the bank should not put a freeze on any funds not a part of the check. Consult with a local attorney.

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