Is there such thing as my friend mailing me $5,000 money order and being able to cash it in for cash?

Question

If so can I cash it in at any place that have money order?

Answer 1

Money orders are essentially the same as cash since it is required that the funds be prepaid for the amount shown on it, it is a more trusted method of payment than a personal check.

There are lots of attempts at fraud with money orders out there, so I suggest you really think about the situation. Why is your "friend" sending you so much money, and if they have so much money, why can't they just send you a personal check? Some attempts at fraud involve one person sending you a fake check or money order, you cashing it, and sending them a portion of the cash. When you are caught doing this, you go to jail since you cashed the fake, while the other party just gets the cash.

Answer 2

Money orders are usually limited to $500.

Beware of so called "Friends" sending counterfeit money orders and cashier's checks.

Answer 3

Smells like fish............you got a scam going?

You can  

Answer 4

if your friend can get a postal money order, which is sold at post office, you can cash it at the post office.  Just show your id.