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Originally Posted by Phaneuf3
A little bit more extreme but raises the question where is the 'line'. What is the point that some amount of cash or expensive merchandise is too much that it becomes fishy? and how much detailed, accurate and documented proof do you have to give that it belongs to you and all the funds for it were obtained legally (especially on the spot)?
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My question would be if you just won it, wouldn't you have the documentation on you?
Like if you were pulled over after driving home from the store with a brand new TV in the trunk, you'd still have the reciept on you. Especially if you had to declare at customs, for example.
I realize the point you're getting at is where is the line? And it's a very vaild question. It's a grey area, but I'd say let's keep it within reason. Is there a reasonable expectation to have reciepts for large cash payouts on you after leaving an American Casino? I'd say, yes there is. If you can't provide that, then I'm not going to buy your story.
If you're leaving Walmart with a canoe over your head, and the police stop you in the parking lot, if you can't provide a recipt is it wrong for them to take the canoe and investigate further? I mean you just left the store.
The premise of having a television in your home, and newly aquired goods in the trunk of your car are different IMO.