Unauthorized charges

[Jeaninecole]

PA
I ordered a pizza and used a $30 check...I screwed up and end up bouncing the check. I didn't know about it in until the shop owner called. He said it was presented 2 times and he got a letter. My credit union has curtsy pay so I wasn't sure what happened and it after hours.
So I payed him with a credit card right there over the phone. I payed $30 +$20 he was happy I squared up. Then 4 days later the check hits my bank and clears also a $50 fee.. He told me that it wasn't going to be presented again also said he would not get the check...I have called him several times and doesn't call me back.

 

[Just Blue]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

He Jeanine,

Please edit your ^ post WITH OUT the preview option.

Thanks!!
Blue

 

[FlyingRon]

Your title is incorrect. There are no UNAUTHORIZED charges. You authorized the check transfer by writing it. You authorized the bank card transaction. Most likely the merchant did nothing wrong (other than being a victim of your financial impropriety).
The 'physical paper' of the check is no longer really part of the check clearance process and frankly the depositor has little control or even ability to tell where things are in the check clearance process.

I'd start by nicely pointing out to him that he should have now been paid twice and ask if you could have the second $50 back.

 

[Jeaninecole]

I did contact the shop owner and does not seem to care. So you are saying its ok and legal for him to keep everything?

 

[Zigner]

File a dispute with your credit card.

PA
I ordered a pizza and used a $30 check...I screwed up and end up bouncing the check. I didn't know about it in until the shop owner called. He said it was presented 2 times and he got a letter. My credit union has curtsy pay so I wasn't sure what happened and it after hours.
So I payed him with a credit card right there over the phone. I payed $30 +$20 he was happy I squared up. Then 4 days later the check hits my bank and clears also a $50 fee.. He told me that it wasn't going to be presented again also said he would not get the check...I have called him several times and doesn't call me back.