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The strawman account refers to a supposedly well-funded bank account in your name. According to some legal enthusiasts, there are a few tricks you can use to get the government to hand over up to a million dollars to you! But do those tricks require paying someone for help? Not so fast. Before you spend any money on legal help, you need to consult our guide on accessing strawman accounts.
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US bonds and notes that are issued by the federal government are available for purchase online at Treasury Direct. However, you can also purchase federal bonds through brokerages like Fidelity, Schwab, and Vanguard.[11]Thanks
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- ↑ https://www.sog.unc.edu/sites/www.sog.unc.edu/files/Sov%20citizens%20quick%20guide%20Nov%2013.pdf
- ↑ https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/intelligence-report/2005/his-straw-man-free-scammer-finds-rest-him-isnt
- ↑ https://www.sog.unc.edu/sites/www.sog.unc.edu/files/Sov%20citizens%20quick%20guide%20Nov%2013.pdf
- ↑ https://www.helpwithmybank.gov/help-topics/bank-accounts/statements-records/statement-required.html
- ↑ https://news.trendmicro.com/2023/11/09/someone-opened-a-bank-account-in-my-name/
- ↑ https://www.sog.unc.edu/sites/www.sog.unc.edu/files/Sov%20citizens%20quick%20guide%20Nov%2013.pdf
- ↑ https://www.cato.org/cato-journal/fall-2020/deficit-myth-modern-monetary-theory-birth-peoples-economy
- ↑ https://www.federalreserve.gov/econres/notes/feds-notes/the-international-role-of-the-u-s-dollar-20211006.html
- ↑ https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/finance/how-to-prevent-identity-theft