Originally Posted by PhredE
Great points as always Chosen.
Regarding banking and illegals/facilitating criminals or criminal business practicies...
Let me attest from personal experience - I had to replace a Discover card recently and have to say it was a thoroughly pleasant and enjoyable experience. I cannot confirm at this time if they do not recognize (nor facilitate) business with IAs, but to the best of memory from quite a while back, I believe they do not. I had to call in twice and both times spoke with REAL Americans located in REAL call centers located in the US (Utah, Arizona).