How money laundering networks operate

Criminals promise easy money to get you to help them launder money from illegal activities such as drug or human trafficking and credit or debit card fraud. Letting them involve you in their illegal activities can have very serious legal consequences for you.

What a Guarantee Entails

By guaranteeing a loan, you commit to making the payments in the event that the holder (your friend or family member who requested the loan) does not do so, and for this, you are liable with your assets. This means that being someone’s guarantor means assuming a great responsibility. Therefore, before making a commitment of this type, you must consider it carefully.

Opening accounts for minors

Minors may only open bank accounts through their legal representatives, who are their parents or guardians, with the exception of an emancipated minor (over 16 and under 18 years of age), who may act on their own behalf. It is necessary to obtain the minor’s tax identification number or national identity document in advance, and the family record book proving the family relationship must be presented to the financial institution.

Deadline for returning direct debits

Direct debiting is a service offered by all financial institutions. The Payment Services Act 19/2009 establishes that you have the right to return authorized receipts for eight weeks (50 days for most institutions). This period is established for standardized bills presented by common utility companies (electricity, water, telephone, homeowners’ associations, etc.).

Interview with José María Roldán on Cadena Cope

The President of the AEB participates in the program “La Linterna” and speaks with Ángel Expósito about the need for a clear and stable legal framework for the proper functioning of the mortgage market in Spain.

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