Selling account really forbidden or just WG joke to keep people from doing it ?

MrConway: Let me jump in here to clarify our stance on account selling: It is forbidden!   While we obviously cannot catch everyone doing this, anyone account that has been transferred to another player for money is in danger of being permanently banned.   This is why I would very strongly recommend not trying to purchase an account as you will likely be left without your money and without your account.