Is is wrong or illegal for me to money launder in this case?
99835
This is not legal because the wrong amount of money would be taxed. Have your friend work out something with the employer.
1033164
FOR YOUR INFORMATION THAT'S ILLEGAL!!!! I HAVE A FRIEND THAT DID THAT JUST ONCE AND GOT CAUGHT AND FINED $60,000 (US). HE'S HAVING FUN PAYING THAT!
616904
There's no such thing as "your money".  I know this sounds... strange, but it belongs to the federal government.  Just like your license plate, mail box, and anything else CONNECTED or RELATED to the government.  So if you kick you license plate and bend it, it's illegal.  If you knock over a mailbox - it's illegal.  If you shread a dollar bill, it's illegal, but not like anyone's going to arrest you :P
796996
That seems like a lot of money.  It might be worthwhile to call the bank where you have your account and ask their advice -- there may be someone there who is accustomed to seeing this type of business and can tell you whether the fee is reasonable for what you are trying to do.  And your bank will know about the transaction, anyway, once you get the money deposited.
58161
No.  Its illegal.  Even if you need latex gloves to work there, and you have to pay for it, your boss cannot even take it out of your pay.  He has to have you sign a paper saying that you will pay for it, and then, ask for it when you get your pay check.  This is because of tax reasons and other moral reasons.  And once the check is in your pocket, he cannot take it unless you actually made the mistake.  And even if you made the mistake, he still cant take your money.  He has to fire you.  Because he earns profit, and not a wage.  You earn a wage.  And he has to pay for everything that goes wrong.  But if nothing goes wrong, then he can continue keeping his profit without anybody touching it right?  See?  It works both ways.  And if he cant take it anymore, he has to fire someone.  What hes doing is strictly illegal.
130330
There is an FBI wing of money laundering.  You could report there.
46973
sounds a bit illegal.  what is your gender, how old are you, and what do you mean by enough money?
899452
No this is not legal! You get your wages and then YOU pay your bills. My company does not pay my bills for me!
435879
Unless your brothers friend was a signatory to the bank account then it was theft. If he was a signatory then unfortunately nothing you can do. If the police will not prosecute even though it is theft then you can sue for return of the money.
550818
No that would illegal. That's why it's for sell...\n\nFlagged.
667055
Taking advantage of somebody isn't against the law, unless you are talking about sexual molestation. If that is what you mean, then you absolutely need to call the police. Otherwise, if you are talking about someone, say, making you buy their dinner all the time, that isn't illegal. Immoral maybe, but not illegal.
807933
If you are wrongly paid, and you KNEW about it, and kept the money anyway, then it IS your fault and responsibility.  They will fight that you should of returned the money for the proper sum.  Sorry bout that man!  Bum deal!
194002
Undertaking the cleaning of the house is going to be viewed as acceptance of its condition in court.  This will be a very hard case to win.\n\nFrom a legal stand point, you would have been better to refuse to move in and ask for your money back.  I realize that was probably not practical for you, but it would have given you a sounder legal footing.
732645
No it's illegal!  I worked @ a doctor's office and we used to copy the cash payments as sort of a receipt.  We had a patient who was a police officer and he said that it was illegal.  It's not something that you call and tell the police about though.  I mean lots of places of business do it.  If someone wanted to be picky they could call, but that would be pretty mean, unless you hate them- go ahead.
1134929
This sounds uncomfortably like money laundering, which is taking money earned by crime, and moving it into other accounts and investments in order to hide the monetary evidence of drug deals, corruption, bribery, etc.\n\nBefore giving them any real information (including your home e-mail address), try to discern what precisely they want you to do.  Have them be clear on the source of the money, and why you are needed to process that money.
697782
very illegal & just downright a dangerous trap to set yourself up for.  \nDon't do it...if you don't have the money DO NOT write the check.  It's easier to deal with late payments than jail!
490650
I'd call the police.  What you're describing is a crime, not merely a financial/contract issue.  It's like he's running a scam.  If the police won't do anything, then go to the magistrates office and file against him.  The secretary in the magistrates office will help you fill out the forms.  After you win before the magistrate, you can do a sherrif's sale on his personal property to collect your deposit and any court costs you incurred if he doesn't pay you in a timely manner.\n\nEdited to FocalBlur:  He/she paid by cash but has a receipt.  Even though there's no contract, he/she has a case because people don't just give money to people for no reason--a service should be rendered.  I agree saving the advertisements, keeping a log of phone calls, what was said on what date and what occurred, will back up the case.  But he/she's not screwed for paying cash since he/she did get a reciept.