Legal Question in International Law in Tennessee
Acting as a partner for money transfer from another country
If someone in another country asks you to partner with him to transfer money from their country to United States and there is an attorney involved, bond agreements, etc., is this legal?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Acting as a partner for money transfer from another country
I would be very cautious about agreeing to be involved in this scheme. It sounds like a common Nigerian 914 scam. Most likely they will request your bank account info to transfer the money. However, instead of transferring money, they will drain your account.
Try searching the internet for information on "Nigerian 914 scams" to see if the details of your situation match. I get about 1-2 requests per month asking me to receive money from other countries - all scams!
Good luck.
Re: Acting as a partner for money transfer from another country
Ditto the comment on Nigerian scams.
The involvement of an attorney does not ensure that US laws and regulations are not being violated -- the more so if the attorney in question is not licensed in a US jurisdiction. You should consult with your own counsel before entering into this sort of transaction.
Best wishes,
LDWG
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