Intrusive rules. I want to complain but don't know how...

engineer_rain

Dave_Ham wrote: »

Haha - not sure who is funnier; me trying to be funny or you not trying (well that could be 50/50)

In terms of funny...I'd go for me not trying. That was funnier.

In terms of being obnoxious, that was definitely you. Your gold star is now in the post.

Johnnytwostep

this should continue to be a good thread to add to the collection.

I would like to complain to my local library who asked for proof of my ID and address....yes how dare they.

What is the name of my local MP, i wish to complain!!

Dave_Ham

engineer_rain wrote: »

In terms of funny...I'd go for me not trying. That was funnier.

In terms of being obnoxious, that was definitely you. Your gold star is now in the post.

Hahaha - you are right, definitely you

antrobus

engineer_rain wrote: »

.....I'd like to complain to try and effect change on these rules or receive compensation for being falsely accused of a crime i did not commit. Can someone help me. Who can I talk to about this?

Your MP or your MEP. The money laundering regulations are simply implementations of EU directives, which are themselves issued in compliance with the recommendations/requirements of the Financial Action Task Force and sundry UN resolutions.

Not sure about the "compensation for being falsely accused of a crime i did not commit". For one thing, the only person that your solicitor communicated with on the subject of providing proof of the source of that all-important £6,000 was you. Apart from hurt feelings, you have therefore suffered no loss to your reputation as a result.

mrs_blackadder

A lesson for you, OP.

It's really bad form to be a douche on your first post on a forum.

Johnnytwostep

engineer_rain wrote: »

Hello.

I was hoping that one of you kind individuals may be able to help me.

I have recently bought a house.

During the purchase of my house I was given some money towards the deposit by my parents. The deposit in total was £26000. My parents contributed £6000 and I paid £20000.

I declared this fact that the money was a gifted deposit to the bank. The bank were not concerned and advised that this was normal.

One week before my move in date I met with my solicitor to sign the documents to conclude the deal. At this meeting I was informed by my solicitor that due to money laundering regulations my solicitor would be unable to act to progress the deal until I had provided proof of where the additional £6000 had come from. I provided proof by having a letter and bank statements from my parents showing that the money was from their savings.

I found this additional burden of proof on me very tedious and to be honest it was just another problem I didn't need at the time. I am not a criminal, I have a job, I am a professional and I obey the rules. I do not money launder and neither do my parents. Quite frankly I resent this defacto accusation, almost like guilty until proven innocent. It is an utter joke.

I understand my solicitors position also that this money laundering rules are not made by them.

I'd like to complain to try and effect change on these rules or receive compensation for being falsely accused of a crime i did not commit. Can someone help me. Who can I talk to about this?

Your carer maybe, or psychiatrist possibly

gik

engineer_rain you didn't know about money laundering regulations and you don't know who to complain to and you clearly don't know what you are talking about. You are obviously out of your depth so ask your solicitor for their advice particularly as you don't seem to like the free advice you have been given on MSE. Maybe having to pay for it will focus your mind.

dunstonh

Maybe having to pay for it will focus your mind.

It would be nice if something could focus it.

amnblog

Wow - what a thread

RuthnJasper

Are Subway giving free samples to every tool who manages to make themselves look a prat over a minimum of 5 MSE Forum pages, or something?!

Seriously - where do these people come from? Why do they do it? What did they do in the days before the internet...? I'm genuinely intrigued. :think: