Why Declaring at the Border Isn’t Always Enough to Avoid CBP Cash Seizure If you’re planning to travel across the border with more than $10,000 in cash, it’s crucial to know that you must declare it to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) using the FinCEN Form 105 to avoid a CBP cash seizure. But…
Do I Need a Local Attorney to Fight Airport or Mail Money Seizure by Customs or Postal Inspectors? Your money was seized by U.S. Customs at the airport or by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) during a mail inspection. One of the first questions many people ask is: Do I need to hire an…
US Customs Money Seizure at CBX – What You Need to Know If you are considering crossing the border through the Cross Border Xpress (CBX) in Otay Mesa with a large sum of money, you need to know that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) frequently seizes cash from travelers, even when the money is…
Currency Seizures at Airports- Get Money Back from Customs! If Customs took your cash while flying at the airport, don’t wait. Call San Diego Defenders – Forfeiture Law Firm today at (619) 258-8888. Our firm has years of experience handling airport money seizures nationwide, and we take care of everything from paperwork to negotiations. See…
CBP Cash Seizure Over $78K in Unreported Currency at Brownsville Border: What You Need to Know If you are currently facing a CBP cash seizure for bulk unreported currency, contact San Diego Defenders – Forfeiture Law Firm for a free, confidential consultation at (619) 258-8888. Attorney Dan Smith has over 35 years of experience in…
Is a Petition or a Claim the Best Choice to Get Cash or Valuables Returned When Seized by Customs, USPIS, HSI, or DEA? After Seizure and Forfeiture Letter, You Must Decide: Petition or Claim You have had your cash seized while going through TSA at the airport, or pulled over by an Officer, or you…
How Much Cash Can You Carry on a Plane Internationally? While you can legally carry any amount of money (cash, traveler’s checks, money orders, or foreign currency) while traveling at the airport, TSA often flags large sums of money in baggage and involves U.S. Customs. If you’re flying to or from the U.S. with more…
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection Passengers Flying with Cash and Airport Seizures by U.S. Customs (CBP) Airport safety has been a big topic lately, with the new Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, refitting new equipment. However, nobody talks about how dangerous traveling with cash can be when U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or…
CBP Seizes $184K at Texas Border What You Need to Know About CBP Money Seizures If you are currently facing a CBP money seizure as outlined in the press release below, don’t hesitate to contact San Diego Defenders – Forfeiture Law Firm at (619) 258-8888 for a free, confidential consultation. On May 2, 2025, U.S.…
The beginning of President Trump’s second term includes a strict immigration policy and increased presence at the southern border. If you are undocumented or have undocumented parents, you may be wondering: will this change in attitude impact my ability to get my seized cash, car, or property back? The answer is no! Whether you are…
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