Originally Posted by
PanGalactic
Careful, if it raises suspicion you could have your card blocked and get investigated for money laundering.
I wouldn't do it personally, also, I'm pretty sure there's something in the Avios T+C's about them being able to take them back if they have been obtained by fraud.
You might and your friend will get your accounts blocked at least temporarily by PayPal for money laundering and might have them permanently closed for facilitating a cash advance.
Anyone doing more than around £2,000 per year through PayPal I think needs to fax through proof of ID and address.