Legal Question in Employment Law in California
An AG company in Switzerland wants to hire me in California. The job is as follows-
They wire money directly to me, either directly to my personal account, or I can set up a business account. Then, I go purchase the products either in the store or online, whichever they specify. I then call to confirm the purchase with the company, and they send me a prepaid shipping label. I then ship the product to the customer, and keep the remaining funds as my salary, which is $400 per deal. Is this legal, or should I be weary?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Of course it is a sham. Why out of 300 million Americans did they select you? Why would they pay you $400 per transaction. They send you money drawn on as bank in the middle of no where so that it will take 2-3 weeks for the bank you deposit the funds with to track down the fact that the wired funds do not exist. You spend your money to send an expensive item to their partner in crime who disappears from that address in a week or two.
You should definitely be wary. Shers is right. It's a total scam. I'm the one who is weary of them.
This is a variation on the Nigerian Check Scam, and you are about to be taken for all the money you use or spend on their behalf. Their check will bounce, guaranteed. You will buy the goods, ship them, and the bank will then sue you for your bounced checks. What would make you think your time is worth $400 per transaction to any legitimate business? This scan traditionally appeals to desperate people and greed.
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