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| 8937. |
George
London, UK
Age: 32
May 17, 2012
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Re: 8932 Re:Swiss PO Box
Surely any Ghost address is a "correspondence address"
Noting that some posts sited the posters desire to keep moving or hiding in an RV I thought it could be of interest. I have five addresses in three countries and two passports but if I were to be arrested for example I would not give a ghost address and my other passport, I would say where I was residing. If you were RVing in Mexico would not your mail going to Switzerland in order that you read it online be useful?
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It would also be useful to use the ghost address I offer to my readers, in Spain. In fact, I offer a second address there that may be used as your principal place of business, complete with record starage and a telephone number.
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| 8936. |
Bill
Chicago, IL
Age: 33
May 16, 2012
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re: #8931
I use Simon giftcards. I buy them at the mall. Then I go to [see link] and activate the card and then register it. After registering it I usually wait a day or 2 to use it. That's really only because I don't use it right away. I don't think it matters.
When you activate/register it you'll get asked for you name, address, phone number, and email address. You can put whatever you want. If I'm just going to use a card for buying things online that are downloaded I put something like:
John Smith
1060 W. Addison
Chicago, IL
60613
johnsmith@mailinator.com
773-555-5555
for the info.
If I buy something that has to be mailed to me, I do pretty much the same thing but make sure I can go to the address I used and get mail in the name I used.
I always get the Visa giftcards. There are American Express giftcards but they have to be registered over the phone. I've used the cards to buy things online, pay for things online using PayPal, and I'm 99% sure I once opened a PayPal account with them. If you use PayPal use realistic info when you register them. The only problems I've ever had was once Newegg.com flagged an order because the phonenumber I used was 555-5555, and you can't use them for things outside of the USA. You might be able to use the AMEX cards for stuff outside the USA but I'm not sure.
Submitted Link #1: http://www.simon.com/giftcard/...
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| 8935. |
Sue
Columbus, OH
Age: 42
May 16, 2012
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Registration of Vehicle in WA
Hi JJ,
I'm planning to get a LLC from Rosie to title my car in WA and use my ghost address in my own state.I am a non-resident of WA who would have to fill out the non-resident statement.
I've been researching on the WA state website and I'm a bit turned around. I found the form that I think is the non-resident statement form. I've included the link. I'm just not sure which box to check on the form. Because I feel the auto "MUST" be registered in WA, is that the box? It isn't clear to me which one I use since I am not in the military and the others don't seem to apply. Not sure if "MUST" has a legal definition?
I could see if we had your CI address where we would have the MUST situation since they are the only state that allows foreign addresses.
Can you clarify how we fill out this form to register the vehicle per your wonderful system? Thank you for all your privacy information and website.
Bless you
P.S. Do you offer a service for consulting clients where a nominee could register a vehicle in WA state?
Submitted Link #1: http://www.dol.wa.gov/forms/420004.pdf...
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I think it's the last box on that list. And no, no nominees available, sorry. You need to show up and have your passport ready.
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| 8934. |
Jerry
St. Louis, MO
Age: 50
May 16, 2012
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Easiest DMVs?
Which states have your readers reported were easy to register vehicles using a NM LLC? Is the Alaska ghost address the best option or an in-state mail drop?
I would like to get through the process without a lot of questions from the DMV.
Thanks for all your great advice!
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WA is one of the best states. As for which ghost address, an in-state ghost address is the easiest. Not as secure, of course, because someone could easily go to that address. Alaska is a nice faraway place, unless of course you live there.
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| 8933. |
Allen
Roseville, MI
Age: 38
May 15, 2012
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How do you avoid jury duty?
I own a small apartment building in a nearby city, using the smallest un-rented unit as my domicile, legal address. The building is in the name of an LLC my aunt created 15 years ago. I inherited her controlling interest upon her death. I actually live with my girlfriend at her place, in a different county from my domicile. She doesn't know about my ownership of the apartment building. Now, how do I avoid having to avoid jury duty, if I'm notified at my ghost address? Here in the Detroit area, the courts are no longer just going after registered voters. They're going after anyone with a drivers license or a state ID.
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Have you considered getting a driver's license in another state?
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| 8932. |
Jerry
St. Louis, MO
Age: 50
May 15, 2012
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RE: 8930 Swiss PO Box
Looks like it has limited usefulness. From their website: "Please note: All addresses are purely for use as correspondence addresses. It is not possible to cite these addresses as your place of residence or corporate office."
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| 8931. |
Bill
Chicago, IL
Age: 33
May 14, 2012
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re 8928 - prepaid criedit cards
I've used pre-paid credit cards to order ebooks from JJ.
The only fees on the ones I use seem to start after 1 year.
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I'm surprised, Bill. Gift cards have been refused on orders for $300 to $450 for ghost addresses, but perhaps for just an e-book, they go through. Which card did you use?
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| 8930. |
George
London, UK
Age: 32
May 14, 2012
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PO Box
Don't know how useful this is to US peeps?
Submitted Link #1: http://www.post.ch/en/post-startseite/post-swisspo...
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I've checked that site out but am not totally convinced it's the answer.
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| 8929. |
:Lucas
Denver, Colorado
Age: 38
May 14, 2012
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Best Way To Open Business Anonymously
Hi J.J.
I read invisible money but im wondering what is the best (most anonymous) way to structure an internet business that takes credit cards from customers? Nevada LLCs are good for property ownership but what is best for businesses?
Thanks
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The best? A nominee who's already set up! Nothing compares to that.
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| 8928. |
Paula
Columbus, OH
Age: 54
May 12, 2012
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prepaid criedit cards
What privacy issues exist with prepaid credit cards available in grocery stores and pharmacies, such as Visa and American Express? They are not tied to any bank or bank account, have no name printed on the front and can be purchased with cash. They come in a variety of denominations up to $500 each. As far as I know the only reporting the store does is only if a certain dollar amount is purchased ($10,000 or so).
I am asking because several posts imply that these cards are not private. Of course, the issueing company knows what was purchased with the cards and where, but that is going to be true with any card.
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The problem isn't privacy, it's that there are often many hidden fees--read the warning on page 8 of the June issue of Consumer Reports. Further--they are not accepted in some places. They will not work when ordering any of my ebooks, or an LLC from Rosie.
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| 8927. |
Tommy
Yonkers, NY
Age: 59
May 11, 2012
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NY DMV: Auto Ownership Search by name??
Do any of the online info brokers have the capability to determine cars regitered by owner name and DOB only in NY State??? tis is different than a simple title or plate search to determine ownership. Can these brokers simply run my full name and DOB to see what cars are registered to me??
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| 8926. |
Trish
Columbus, GA
Age: 55
May 11, 2012
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Prepaid card and Skype
Has anyone used a prepaid Visa gift card to buy Skype credit? I want to be sure this will work before I spring for a gift card. Thanks.
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| 8925. |
Mel
Suburb in Columbus area, OH
Age: 56
May 11, 2012
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Re: Texas Residency #8922
You can do this very easily by joining Escapees then have a bank statement and medical or health statement sent to the address by changing your address to the escapees address as soon as you join escapees. Then you can travel to Texas 30 days later to get your license.
Escapees can be joined via phone/internet. Escapees works with the county there in Texas and have confirmation their "Real Texan" program meets residency requirements. I called and asked lots of questions.
However, when I "retire" I will not be going the Texas route due to the fingerprinting requirement. I'm only considering NH and WA myself. Isn't there a town or city in WA that can only be entered via Canada? What is the name of it? That's very appealing to me. :)
Submitted Link #1: http://www.escapees.com/MailService/Docs/texan.pdf...
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Roberts, WA juts into Puget Sound. You can arrive by boat or helicopter, but if by car, you must cross into Canada first, and then cross back.
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| 8924. |
Dixie
Alva, FL
Age: 67
May 11, 2012
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Today's Blog Tip: Craig'sPal (dot) com
An alternative Craigs List search engine: SearchTempest (dot) com. Simply enter your zip code and decide how far you are willing to go get whatever it is you are searching for.
They display only those local lists that contain your search criteria throughout the u.S. and you can search internationally. You may literally access any and/or every CraigsList in the world and it's free!
Submitted Link #1: http://www.searchtempest.com/...
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Searchtempest does not work with my browser, for some reason.
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| 8923. |
Dixie
Alva, FL
Age: 67
May 11, 2012
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RE: 8922 Texas Driver License
I would only be interested in an "official" residency in one of the nine States without a State income tax. My research so far reveals there are two that require only that you surrender your current, valid, out of state DL. No birth certificate or passport. You must, however, provide proof of residency such as a deed, mortgage or lease and utility bills mailed to you at the address you provide. Those two are New Hampshire and Washington. Application must be made in person but Washington allows renewal of license tags from anywhere.
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| 8922. |
Mel
Dallas, TX
Age: 48
May 10, 2012
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More Demands for a Texas Driver's License
As of April 22 of this year, Texas is requiring documented proof of residency in order to obtain a state issued driver's license. Wondering how many other states are doing this and/or how many will follow suit.
Submitted Link #1: http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/DriverLicense/residen...
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Oh-oh!
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| 8921. |
Sara
Columbus, OH
Age: 43
May 10, 2012
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P.O. Box
I am trying to figure a way to close my P.O. Box and still get my mail without revealing my home address. I just noticed my P.O. box is attached to my name on sites like Spokeo and PeekYou. Luckily my profile is 1 of 10, meaning they have very little information on me. I just don't want any correct information there.
Here is my idea: Have my home address and P.O. box forwarded to my son's address in another state far away, temporarily (not permanent: via the card submission only). Change my "must receive" mail to his address directly (i.e. utility notices that are not able to be electronically received) Send notices to any catalogs, moved left no address. Have my son open any mail received and read it to me, or send me any I need hard copies of to my mom's address with her as the recipient (she lives a mile away) and my name on the mail inside.
Then cancel P.O. box. Will this solve the issue of coming up on the radar in my home state? I will be moving permanently in 11 months and then transferring my home (that I paid cash for) into a NM LLC and renting it out. Thank you for all your great advice.
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Unfortunately, the old PO Box addresses may linger on for a some years.
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Damo
Vancouver, BC
Age: 45
May 10, 2012
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Tax implications for nominee
Hi Jack,
I couldn't find an answer to this in HTBI, so I hope I didn't just miss it :)
If I use a nominee's bank account for deposits from my business, isn't that individual going to have a tax problem?
Thanks in advance for your help, and for this incredible resource!
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As long as you NEVER open an account that bears interest, no income will be reported to the IRS.
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| 8919. |
Sueann
Austin, TX
Age: 40
May 10, 2012
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change of driver's license
My current driver's license is from TN, which is where my IRS address is (my accountant's address). It is due to expire at the end of June. We moved to Texas in 2010 but as far as anyone here is concerned, we are transient due to my husband's work in the oil fields.
However, I have a CDL and due to current laws, I can no longer renew on-line. A trip to Tennessee is not possible at the current time. Outside of dropping the CDL, which I am hesitant to do even though I will probably never use it again, do you have any recommendations?
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If you are unable to return to TN, then I see no solution to keeping it.
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Megan
montgomery , alabama
Age: 25
May 9, 2012
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privacy and utility companies
My husband and I have purchased a p.o. box and will be moving soon and renting a home. My question is if I use my p.o. box address for the mailing address with the utility companies, will that keep my address & name from ending up on the search engine sites? I intend not to receive ANY mail at our new address. I am beind harrassed by a stalker and am trying to be proactive in protecting my privacy going forward.
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If the utilities are in your own name, the post office box will be of little help.
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