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  1. dirtychum dirtychum is offline

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    Nov 8th, 2007 (11/8/2007 1:21am)

    I am curious to know if anyone else has been hassled by their banks after making big withdrawals by wire transfer? The first few have gone through fine, but now my bank is asking a bunch of questions before they process any more from a certain site. I really don't feel like I should have to deal with this kind of harassment. My bank is US Bank.

    I wondered what experiences others have had with wire transfers. Also, I'd love to hear some good words about banks that could be recommended. I live on the west coast. Thanks in advance.
  2. xxjondxx xxjondxx is offline

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    Nov 8th, 2007 (11/8/2007 1:25am) in reply to dirtychum

    ive done 2 on ap so far....so far so good.
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  3. dirtychum dirtychum is offline

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    Nov 8th, 2007 (11/8/2007 11:06pm) in reply to xxjondxx

    I don't think many people got a chance to see this thread. Any more input would be appreciated.
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  4. NickStam NickStam is offline

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    Nov 8th, 2007 (11/8/2007 11:19pm) in reply to dirtychum

    They probably don't feel comfortable receiving wires from some foreign bank they rarely or never deal with. They can refuse the business I'm sure if they'd like. I would just disclose it, or they might have to explore it further because of their internal anti moeny laundering rules.
  5. dirtychum dirtychum is offline

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    Nov 9th, 2007 (11/9/2007 2:30pm) in reply to NickStam

    I would still like to know what banks seem to have more lax policies pertaining to wires.
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  6. NickStam NickStam is offline

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    Nov 9th, 2007 (11/9/2007 7:06pm) in reply to dirtychum

    I would guess smaller ones that are deperate for your deposits :)
  7. Rushstreet07 Rushstreet07 is offline

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    Nov 9th, 2007 (11/9/2007 7:40pm) in reply to NickStam

    There are lots of banks in the Bahamas that fit your criteria.
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    Nov 9th, 2007 (11/9/2007 7:48pm) in reply to dirtychum

    the largest transfer from a poker site i've ever done was like $12k. back in the day with neteller it was easier because all the xfers came from neteller. i had $15k from a person xfered to my bank, and to withdraw it they asked me a boatload of questions... but nothing out of ordinary. overall bank of america seems to not really hassle me other than making large cash withdraws.
      

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  9. RAIL BARON RAIL BARON is offline

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    Nov 9th, 2007 (11/9/2007 7:52pm) in reply to dirtychum

    I got a $5k check sent to me and I cashed it Bank of America. They held onto it for about 10 days before it hit my account. The cashier and manager told me that it was a precaution to all of the idiots who cash scam lottery winnings. They said that it was for my protection....

    I've just been doing $600 transfers since....
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    Nov 9th, 2007 (11/9/2007 8:04pm) in reply to dirtychum

    i had two large $$$ amounts transferred into my wells fargo acct and they were super chill
     
  11. dirtychum dirtychum is offline

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    Nov 10th, 2007 (11/10/2007 12:11am) in reply to dOwnosaur

    Thanks for the info about the banks. That was more the type of stuff I was interested in. Do you know how easy it is to set up a bank account in somewhere like the Bahamas? Also, has anyone looked into how safe it is to have large amounts of money in offshore accounts in places such as this?

    BTW, I am not looking to avoid taxes on this money. I just want to be able to bank without interference.
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  12. dirtychum dirtychum is offline

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    Nov 14th, 2007 (11/14/2007 11:50pm) in reply to dirtychum

    Anyone else have any bank suggestions?
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  13. threeven threeven is offline

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    Nov 14th, 2007 (11/14/2007 11:54pm) in reply to dirtychum

    Ive done about 5 and have never had a problem. I have bank of america
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    Nov 15th, 2007 (11/15/2007 12:12am) in reply to dirtychum

    Chum why do you always avoid me? Give me action sometime :(
  15. dirtychum dirtychum is offline

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    Nov 15th, 2007 (11/15/2007 2:05am) in reply to Skeeta Man

    Alright Mr Foolery. Next time I see you we'll have it out for a bit.
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  16. dirtychum dirtychum is offline

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    Nov 21st, 2007 (11/21/2007 7:11pm) in reply to dirtychum

    Any more banking suggestions?
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  17. poncho veelo poncho veelo is offline

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    Nov 21st, 2007 (11/21/2007 10:01pm) in reply to dirtychum

    F US Bank. Take your business elsewhere.
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