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There was one interesting alternative way to send money through a network of some honest man. For some I believe middle-eastern countries it at least used to be the only way. Does anyone know what that was? I got told by a film crew that found this to be the only way. It all worked out for them.

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You probably mean the Hawala system that has been around for a few centuries.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawala

exactly, fascinating! Thanks!

The fact that it endures long term is probably the most fascinating part. Internet...wars...globalization...

...trust & honor prevails.

well I guess it's a bit less mystical with trust and honor.

Probably you are not trusted with huge transactions at first and there are sanctions against you and your familie und the loss of this job when you break the "contract".

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