Victim of Check fraud / forgery need legal advice

[nicks0r]

What is the name of your state? HI

I am not sure if I am a victim yet, even so the check bounced so it really didn't affect me however here is my situation (yet to be confirmed as I am waiting for my bank to send me the check)

Assuming what I believe has happened has actually happened here are the circumstances:

Someone I know, stole a check from me and attempted to deposit it for the amount of $100, fortunately I do not use this account for checking anymore and it bounced.

So assuming it was him, what legal steps should be taken? Will the bank or the state (Hawaii) prosecute or do I have to file charges myself? This is someone who already owes me money, which I kind of let go until now where he is clearly trying to screw me, again...

What sort of legal issues is he facing?

[JETX]

Originally Posted by nicks0r

So assuming it was him, what legal steps should be taken? Will the bank or the state (Hawaii) prosecute or do I have to file charges myself? This is someone who already owes me money, which I kind of let go until now where he is clearly trying to screw me, again...

What sort of legal issues is he facing?

Contact your local police agency and file a theft/fraud/forgery complaint. They will investigate and charges will be filed if appropriate.

[Veronica1228]

You didn't say that the account in question is closed so I am going to assume it is still open. I recommend you notify your bank immediately and have them close the account. They won't want to take any losses anymore than you do.