Legal Question in Business Law in Illinois

Virtual Assistant

I am looking to be a virtual assistant and the employer would like the checks and money orders from customers to come to me to be cashed at my personal back. I will keep 8% as my commission and he will advise of the amount that needs to go to the vendor and rest will be sent to him (employer). The average sales is $1,000/week. What forms would you advise I have him fill out and well as myself so that I don't get in a bind with the IRS. The money will be deposited and instantly withdrawn from my personal accont. Please advise. Thank you.


Asked on 12/27/07, 11:07 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas Moens Moens Law Offices, Chartered

Re: Virtual Assistant

I could be wrong, but this sounds like a classic scam. You get a $1000 check from his "customer." You deposit it in your personal account. You send him $920, keeping your $80 commission. His accomplice's, er, I mean "customer's" check then bounces and you're out $150 or more with all of the fees you'll have to pay. Why would he have you use your personal account. If he's not scamming you, he's scamming someone, and you would be caught in the middle.

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Answered on 1/03/08, 3:54 pm


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