Q: my girlfriend is with the Marines in syria and asked me to login to her account and withdraw 200,000 from her bank accou
account and send it to a delivery company to deliver it to me to hold in cash for her is this legal?
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This situation raises several red flags and could potentially be illegal or fraudulent. If someone is asking you to withdraw a large sum of money from their account and send it to a delivery company, it could be a scam. Even if this person is someone you trust, there are laws and regulations in place that govern financial transactions, and handling large sums of cash in this way might violate them.
Moreover, accessing someone else’s bank account without proper authorization, even if they gave you permission, can lead to legal consequences. It’s important to know that banks and law enforcement agencies might view such actions as suspicious, especially when involving large amounts of money and third parties like delivery companies.
You should consider talking to her about alternative, secure ways of handling this matter and reach out to the bank directly to clarify the legalities of such transactions. It’s always safer to proceed with caution and ensure everything is above board.
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