American shakedown: Police won't charge you, but they'll grab your money

Yes, and I read it. And it is indeed true.

It's also important to remember when crossing the border what amount of money can be carried in. I had a friend that went to the Windsor casino and won big. Their money was confiscated coming back into the US.

She had to open a bank account in Canada to put the money in before leaving, on future trips. She then transfers it electronically to her US account.

I think it was 11,000.00 dollars they took.

Anything over $10,000 has to be declared. If it's declared you fill out a form saying where you got it or from where. If it's not declared it's assumed your smuggling it and it's proceeds of crime. You can get it back after filling out a bunch of forms and getting the place you got give you a letter.

This is at the border only. Not sure about the police taking your money.

Riddler