Legal Question in Banking Law in California

It is not illegal per se, but it sounds really really fishy. If they are defrauding the people who are sending you checks, you are going to be charged with something for sure, even if you aren't ultimately convicted. On top of that you could become an IRS target if they think these funds are income to you. There is no reason a legitimate foreign company cannot set up banking relations in the U.S. for this, and simply have you manage them for them. I suggest you discuss how to set up banking in the U.S. for your employer with your bank and then show what a pro-active self-starting employee you are by helping your employer get it set up. If they are not happy about it, that will be a big red flag. You might also want to talk to the Turkish consulate about any suggestions they have. They exist, among other reasons, to facilitate trade and transactions between the U.S. and Turkey.

How did this company find you? This is almost certainly a scam. Be very careful.

Regards,

Bryan

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