Went into a WalMart in San Diego, told them I lived in WA and was on vacation in SAN, and needed some money orders to pay bills. The clerk checked with the manager who told her I could buy a shopping card with my Amex card and use it for money orders as long as the transactions were on different days. I also confirmed the shopping card was refundable if the scheme didn't work.

So, purchased the shopping card Friday ($1510), went back Monday, got a different clerk, who proceeded to cash out my shopping card and sell me two money orders.

No problemo ........