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Is it weird/sketchy for a job to pay through Zelle instead of payroll?

Someone I know recently started doing work for a business and they’re getting paid through Zelle instead of direct deposit/paychecks. They were wondering how taxes even work with that and if it’s normal or a red flag.

Would that usually be a 1099 situation? Or is it possible the employer just isn’t reporting it correctly? Curious if anyone has dealt with this before.