as far as depositing a 3rd party check into your account; it must be a policy specific to your bank. There is nothing inherently wrong, improper, or illegal about depositing 3rd party checks into your account.


If you were aware the signatures were forged, you are complicit in the crime. If you were aware your family member was writing in some name as the payee, then you are complicit in the crime.


the worst part: if you do not have anything to connect your family member to the checks. If your family member denies involvement, unless you can prove otherwise, you will are going to be considered the primary actor in the situation.

When the police come knocking, do not say anything other than; I choose to remain silent and I want a lawyer.