International Check Processing

[edisonf]

I have been approached by a supposed UK-based company asking me to become a payment dispatcher. My contact states that many U.S. based clients of theirs prefer checks written on U.S. accounts. He says this causes less trouble with the clients banks.

I have asked the following specific questions with the contact's responses in parentheses:

Must I open an account? (No the accounts are already established and funded)
Is my social security number required for employment? (No)
How will I be paid? (check or cash)
Is this all above-board and legal? (Of course, his response was yes)

My understanding of the job is that I will have to purchase check printing software (VersaCheck was suggested) and check paper, print the checks and send via UPS or FedEx to U.S. recipients. The beginning pay is $500 US per week.

I really want to know if this procedure violates any U.S. or international laws particularly in regard to banking, taxation or the like.

Your comments are very much appreciated.

[judg4]

It is a common scam--do not do it--and if you wish report it to the FBI--See also -- http://www.worldlawdirect.com/articl...eck_scams.html --