Using Banks and Bank Accounts/Banking practice

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Expert: Shane - 8/17/2009


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is it a legal practice for the Nigeria banking system to change you a $30,000.00 A refundable charge to have a new account open up in your name. In your country so i can withdraw or deposit from it. Or what thy call a activation charge. So i can use it? It's as if i put in that $30,000.000 in to the account thy already have open up for me in my name. this is a vary large inherits fund, that is mine legally to start with.

Thank you for any advice you can give me.

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no that is an illegal scam.  you should be very wary about any transactions regarding nigeria as it is a sanctioned country meaning they are a high risk for money laundering.  they may try to trick you into saying a inheritance is yours but in fact its a scam. I would ignore it and withdraw from any transaction you may have.

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Hello, my name is Shane. I currently work at a financial institution in customer service and sales. I am able to answer most questions you have regarding banking products and services, how to use them, and what products may benefit you best. I can also help you to weigh the risks of various types of savings vehicles such as questions pertaining to CDS, money market accounts, etc. Feel free to ask and I promise I will do the best I can to answer.

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