Replying to a message of Steve Kemp to Tim Richardson:

 SK> What's weird is that they run a check even though I'm paying cash
 SK> (well,  paying with a check). At first, years ago, I was saying "Hey,
 SK> wad the  fuck? Why do I have to fill out all this shit when I'm
 SK> paying cash?" But  I've come to the conclusion that they must have to
 SK> report such large  purchases like that to the Man. And I always get a
 SK> free credit report.

Any cash transaction over $9,999.99 must be reported to the feds.  Deposits,
withdrawals or purchases.  Banks are also supposed to watch for people making
sizeable but under the limit transactions, especially if there are multiple such
transactions in a short period of time.  BTW, making several small transactions
rather than one big (>$10,000) one is also a crime.

It's not wise to carry significant amounts of cash.  You might be mugged by the
authorities who will confiscate the cash because it's obviously drug money and anyone
who carries large amounts of cash is obviously a drug dealer; and the cash will test
positive for drugs (90+% of the paper currency in circulation today will
test positive
for drugs).

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