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Post by MC2 on Mar 7, 2011 14:42:21 GMT -5
So at like 1:30 I was in my room sleeping because I came home from school early because I wasn't feeling well, and my mom had to go to some errands, so I was home alone. So I hear the doorbell ring, and I look out and two men are standing there, I open the door slowly and they show me their badges and I.D.'s and they ask for my dad, I tell them he's not home, they give me their card and leave. Even though with all that, I still question the validity of them being from the FBI, maybe just me being a skeptic.
Anyways, the guys name is Matthew B. Taylor, a special agent from the New York Field Office, does anyone have an idea what they needed? They said no one is in trouble and seemed extremely relaxed.
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Post by sean™ on Mar 7, 2011 14:44:19 GMT -5
I hate to be "that guy", but why or how would any of us know what they needed?
Kind of weird that they specifically mention that no one was in trouble, unless you asked of course.
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Post by slappy on Mar 7, 2011 14:44:51 GMT -5
They say no one is in trouble and then when they get your dad, they'll charge him with something or they'll rough him up.
Or it's a practical joke.
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Post by Drdoom on Mar 7, 2011 14:49:14 GMT -5
See: Enemy of the State
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Post by MC2 on Mar 7, 2011 14:49:53 GMT -5
I hate to be "that guy", but why or how would any of us know what they needed? Kind of weird that they specifically mention that no one was in trouble, unless you asked of course. I'm not saying anyone would know, just sort of a general curious question I am putting forth. My dad is a stock trader, I don't think anything he could possibly do could involve him with enemy of the state.
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Post by slappy on Mar 7, 2011 14:53:12 GMT -5
Well I'm pretty curious as to what this is about so please keep us updated.
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Post by Rob Furious on Mar 7, 2011 14:54:08 GMT -5
Your dad is a Stock Trader, and the FBI showed up at your door? This has bad news written all over it, TBH. Insider Trading is one of many things that pop to mind.
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Post by Revvie® on Mar 7, 2011 14:56:14 GMT -5
Your dad is a Stock Trader, and the FBI showed up at your door? This has bad news written all over it, TBH. Insider Trading is one of many things that pop to mind. Sadly I was thinking the same thing when he said stock trader, I wouldnt get overly worried because it may have to do with someone he works with or knows....but definitely would be interested in knowing in how this plays out if its for real.
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Post by Kliquid on Mar 7, 2011 14:57:03 GMT -5
Well I'm pretty curious as to what this is about so please keep us updated. Me too.
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Post by redypiper on Mar 7, 2011 14:59:42 GMT -5
FBI at the door on wf. i believe that's a first.
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Post by hbkrules on Mar 7, 2011 15:11:15 GMT -5
More than likely it has something to do with the company your does works for/his bosses. Unless your dad is a major big time player in the stock market he is likely in the clear and they just want to see if he knows anything about what they are investigating. I'm in law school and police agencies often question employees when they are after a big fish. The fact that it's the fbi and not the regular police department does mean that it's something big though and someone could be in alot of trouble. Your dad will probably know this but when he talks to them he should politely refuse to answer any questions until he has a lawyer even if he has done nothing wrong at all.
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Post by MC2 on Mar 7, 2011 15:15:21 GMT -5
Your dad is a Stock Trader, and the FBI showed up at your door? This has bad news written all over it, TBH. Insider Trading is one of many things that pop to mind. He's not that big in his company and doesn't exactly trade the stocks, but has a lot that goes into the trading. I know my dad and I can assure you he would not be involved with any illegal activity, they are probably asking about someone else.
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Post by slappy on Mar 7, 2011 15:17:15 GMT -5
Your dad is a Stock Trader, and the FBI showed up at your door? This has bad news written all over it, TBH. Insider Trading is one of many things that pop to mind. He's not that big in his company and doesn't exactly trade the stocks, but has a lot that goes into the trading. I know my dad and I can assure you he would not be involved with any illegal activity, they are probably asking about someone else. Most of the time family says they know the person couldn't do something illegal.
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Post by MC2 on Mar 7, 2011 15:18:45 GMT -5
HUGE UPDATE: Can't believe this was solved quickly, it ends up someone in his company did something. And I THANK GOD that my dad sits on the complete other side of the office from this guy and doesn't know anything about him.
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Post by slappy on Mar 7, 2011 15:19:19 GMT -5
HUGE UPDATE: Can't believe this was solved quickly, it ends up someone in his company did something. And I THANK GOD that my dad sits on the complete other side of the office from this guy and doesn't know anything about him. What did the guy do?
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Post by MC2 on Mar 7, 2011 15:21:07 GMT -5
HUGE UPDATE: Can't believe this was solved quickly, it ends up someone in his company did something. And I THANK GOD that my dad sits on the complete other side of the office from this guy and doesn't know anything about him. What did the guy do? I wasn't told. If I find out I'll post it here.
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Post by Hulkamaniac on Mar 7, 2011 16:21:29 GMT -5
HUGE UPDATE: Can't believe this was solved quickly, it ends up someone in his company did something. And I THANK GOD that my dad sits on the complete other side of the office from this guy and doesn't know anything about him. What did the guy do? Agreed to a trade, took the money and never sent the figs.
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Post by MC2 on Mar 7, 2011 18:03:42 GMT -5
I was misinformed. Apparently this guy who worked with my dad over a decade ago, did something illegal with money in the Czech Republic, where he has lived for like 8 years, and they were asking my dad if he knew anything. I don't know why they were asking him, since my dad hasn't had any contact with him in 10 years.
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Post by King Silva on Mar 7, 2011 18:30:47 GMT -5
Huh.
Random but at least everything is okay with your dad.
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Post by Hulkamaniac on Mar 7, 2011 18:42:24 GMT -5
Why does the FBI care about something that happened in the Czech Republic?
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