Sounds like a scam, especially if you didn't take out the loan. First, if you were being sued, you would be served with a lawsuit (summons and...

Can you go after, sue for damages, an online pyramid site/scam

Generally speaking you sure can. If you have evidence it is an illegal enterprise, you may even have a RICO claim and can sue for treble damages....

Internet fraud

Calvary Greetings colleague. I found your site most enjoyable, especially the hula girls and pineapples which I did not know came from Nigeria. I...

Is this a shame

This is what is called a 419 scam. Do a Google search on 419er to learn more.

Accepting transfers for an overseas company.

Here's a second opinion: 1. It is a scam. 2. Even if this was not a scam, which it is, it is money laundering and illegal because it sounds...

Tax on poker winnings

Of course you are liable for taxes on your gambling profits but as to the wire transfer question - a SAR or Suspicious Activity Report will...

International lawyers How to write a business plan

Contact me at [email protected] - we have represented clients in Africa for several years and have a Nigerian barrister associated with our firm. ...

Civil litigation, selecting jurisdiction and venue, defendant lives in north africa

Much would depend on where the act for which you want to sue the Cameroonian occurred. Secondly, a lot would depend on where the defendant now...

Rape law In India

Your cousin lives in India, the alleged rape occurred in India, you need to ask an Indian attorney. Indian law is not the same as US law although...

Does one have the right to get disability , although one owes a student loan and other bills

If you mean Social Security disability - generally speaking you need to be disabled so that you cannot work and have qualified by working enough...