nullptrMar 10

"US Person": is a red flag for financial institutions in Europe

https://lemmy.world/post/44073145

"US Person": is a red flag for financial institutions in Europe - Lemmy.World

I saw some posts about american wanting to move to Europe; so just before you guys make the move, double-triple check insurances/banks, because literally every time I (not american) do smth financially related in France, they ask me if I am american? If yes, they won’t even open accounts/ give me insurance etc… Sounds discriminatory but apperently because legal I dont know if that expands to any other field

Show threadFarraigePlaisteaċ (sé/é)Mar 10
If you’re not American, why are you telling the institutions that you are?
Show threadnullptrMar 10
Huh? Where i said that
Show threadFarraigePlaisteaċ (sé/é)Mar 10

My question was genuine. You wrote:

they ask me if I am american? If yes, they won’t even open accounts/ give me insurance etc…

Show threadnullptrMar 10
And my misunderstanding is genuine? I dont know how you derived that fact from what i posted lol i never stated “i am american” to anyone, because it is not only factually false but also would bring me problems
Show threadFarraigePlaisteaċ (sé/é)

I believe you. My understanding of your post:

  • I’m not American
  • But I’m sometimes asked if I’m American
  • If “yes”, I face repercussions

    • Hence my question. That’s all.

    Mar 10 at 4:49pmWeb
    Show threadnullptrMar 10
    Alright maybe my English is at fault. “If yes” meant to be: when I asked “what d happen in the hypothesis I was american”?
    Show threadFarraigePlaisteaċ (sé/é)Mar 10
    Well, my reading comprehension as also not the best some times so I’m definitely not innocent here. I can take things to literally (and not understand sarcasm). Thanks for clarifying. I hope I didn’t cause offence.