Quote from: S3052 on January 19, 2013, 11:12:27 PM

Quote from: Lucidize on January 19, 2013, 02:04:22 PM

Quote from: Deprived on January 18, 2013, 11:25:48 PM

Quote from: Lucidize on January 18, 2013, 04:24:50 PM

Can anyone offer advice to a UK resident wishing to begin the claims process?

How to get a document notarized (and costs?)

Instead of a social security number do we provide NI number?

Is it legal for to copy UK ID documents to send to another country?

You can get documents notarised at most Solicitors (their company name will usually say "Solicitor and Notary public" or similar). There's a fixed fee for it (varies per So;icitor) - usually in the £25 - £75 range. There are other people besides SOlicitors who can notarise - but SOlicitors are liekly to be the most accesible ones for you. Check for any extras they charge before getting it done - you don't want to pay them £1 per sheet for photocopies for example. You'll need to take along proof of identity (passport is ideal) and the originals of any ID documents being copied/sent (they MAY insist on photocopying the documents themselves). You'll then swear under oath that the information contained in the affidavit is correct.

You then need to get the documents apostilled (which means a central body confirms that the notarisation is valid). This has to be done by post with the Legalisation Office of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (you used to be able to get it done in person at Milton Keynes but that option is longer available). Think the cost of apostille is £35 per document from memory. Just google for "apostille UK" and I'm sure you'll find the details for that.

It's perfectly legal to copy documents such as passports. They are explicitly listed as things which can be apostilled - and apostille is pretty much only used when sending documents overseas. I have no idea if other countries have laws against sending copies of passports - but it's fine from the UK.

My objection to this procedure has always been that the costs are disproportionate for smaller investors and that they're being passed on to investors when the mistake was Giga's. There's nothing illegal (in the UK) about what is being requested - and were disclosure of the requirement for such documentation made in advance of accepting funds it would be perfectly reasonable.

Thanks you for all of this information, it's the first time someone has taken the time to explain.

I don't know how the hell I'm gonna get all of that done, and the costs involved is just ridiculous. I'm really not a happy bunny.

and this is exactly why there needs to be a revolt against this unfair behaviour from Giga

At this point in time your only choice in the matter is with or without lube.
From day one this whole scheme was to seperate people from their money and the operator ends up with the hardware.
And it is working too.

I do not know of a single person who actually made money from this fiasco. Did the earliest adopters make anything? Did anyone who bought bonds for next to nothing actually make money? Not from what i have seen. Terramining looks to be a way for users to have a slim chance to possibly break even if they dont give him extra money. I doubt it tho.