This comment was actually placed via Smartbro IP address in the Philippines, using an email address that traces back to to the service advertised. As mentioned in the article, such covert advertising is against the rules of this site.--Jeroen

I don't think they X-ray letters to search for money, although they might be able to detect the security strips with various techniques. The way money is lifted from letters is much more low-tech. Al that is need is a 1 or 2 cm tear in the edge, a small peek, and if money is inside, a pair of chop-sticks or similar device: stick the sticks on both sides of the note, rotate the pair to make a nice roll of the note, and pull it out. If you ever wondered why envelopes have tears when they arrive, this is the answer.--Jeroen.

They have a per transaction fee that grows with the amount, and probably also make a little percentage on the exchange rate. Since you can ask both beforehand, there is nothing hidden in it.--Jeroen

I dont have a credit card for the moment but I have the cash to send across, please help me to know how to do it without stress, because this is the first time to send money throught Nigeria. Thank you Cassi A.

I am sorry, but don't have experience with this, and cannot find any Philippine based bank that has an office in Nigeria. However, if you go to the Western Union website, and select a mayor international bank for an agent, they may be able to help you.--Jeroen

From the explanation given, it should be clear that I won't tolerate disguised advertising in this feedback forum, and given the history of that particular company spamming this forum with fake recommendations, I cleared out records that mention them. Keeping a forum like this clean requires constant vigilance from my side, and, if by chance an innocent comment is removed I ask for understanding.--Jeroen.

Credit cards are not really meant to send money. Alternative ways are described in this article.--Jeroen.

Thanks for pointing that out. This article in particular is often used for this practice, and I repeatedly remove advertisment in guise of recommendations, or expose them to make people aware that not all recommendations made here are impartial. I consider such sneaky behavior unethical, and in fact an anti-recommodation. I don't object to advertising, but it should be clearly separated from editorial content, have some relevance for visitors, and be paid-for, to help me keep this site up and running--Jeroen.

Also from IP: 63.206.216.182. Isn't that questionable?--Jeroen.

Such a friend must be very trusted indeed, and his heirs as well. If you want to go that way, you should, even before you provide money, enter into a lease contract as long as legally permissible, drafted by a lawyer competent in the field, and include a clause that you (or any other qualified third party you appoint) have the right to buy the land at a predetermined price once you are legally qualified to buy land. Will add more information on this subject soon.--Jeroen

Yes, it is possible to keep an account in US dollars with most banks, and in Euros with a few. They are of the same 'quality' as Peso accounts, but are somewhat a protection against sudden devaluations. Note that minimum deposit requirements are also expressed in dollars, and thus considerably higher. As with Peso accounts, accounts are only insured upto PHP 100.000 (USD 1818) per person per bank, so select a reliable bank.--Jeroen.

Please use your favourite search engine to find such information. It is easy, fast, and I will have to do the same to answer your query. Google is my personal favourite.--Jeroen

This is still advertising, so I dropped the email, but you're right, there is also iKobo.com. Anybody any experience with this firm?...--Jeroen.