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Old 03-04-2022, 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Michael G. View Post
Must be "Homeland Security" at work.
DHS is only concerned that the account is owned by an actual verifiable person in which procedures are enforced at account opening. Once an account is opened and information verified, DHS is no longer interested in what you do with your account. Banking laws to include money laundering is controlled by the Treasury Department and Department of Justice.

In your case, your actions are common to banking fraud, and thankfully the bank followed correct process and refused to cash the check.