I recently went indy and have a question for other indy providers. I never accepted checks before but due to recent changes, I've decided to accept cashier's checks for deposits. As checks usually entail having a payee name that matches your ID or bank account, how do you accept a cashier's check without revealing your real name?

You need an anonymous cover business or a 3rd party to route it through. As I've never heard of a cashiers check being made out to cash. Or you could apply it directly to some big bill you have.

and as a newbie indy, you will be a potential target for any number of slimy guys trying to get over on you.  

Actually, it was the guy who suggested it. I may consider using a PayPal business account instead.

Thank you so much, Tabu! Great suggestions. Best of luck to you too, lovely!

For deposits I prefer Green dot and so far I haven't received a complaint!
The card can be purchased almost from any type of super market/ drug store.. That is CVS/ Walgreens.
The client would load the card there and call you to provide you the number which goes on YOUR
Credit card thus... None of his info nor you giving him your name!! Works perfectly

request blank money orders, that way you can fill them out yourself and use them to pay rent or your Macy's card.

if they get even a whiff of impropriety (namely, an escort or adult-oriented business.)  This has happened to MANY ladies, so be advised.

you can tell who the Registered Agent of the LLC is. Isn't that right? So there you go. That will reveal who she is in a heartbeat.  

Just accept cash.

She also knows briefs better  

And takes her job very seriously.

I love those litigators...don't you?

Otherwise no money. Moreover, potential for other troubles as the bank sees fit including, forgery charges. Same goes for Money Order

to all of these pre-paid cards.