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Forged Check: Who owes?

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jaybiro

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What is the name of your state?

From California. Relatives in Minnesota sent me a check for $100. It was stolen or misdirected into another PO Box. A local store cashed the check without requiring any ID and no contact other than a disconnected local phone number. The forgery of my signature is transparent. Relatives began a fraud investigation. An organization called US Bank Fraud wants me to send them a notarized statement at my expense along with the original check which I now have. There is nothing in US Bank Fraud's paperwork alluding to who has to pay the $100 and how to collect it. I believe that the store that cashed the check without ID is liable and should be confronted and sued in small claims if they refuse to pay. But if I send the original check as required to US Bank Fraud I am surrendering my only proof. What to do??? Thank you.
 


Bravo8

Member
Maybe speak with an attorney.

Personally, I would hold onto the check and pursue a civil suit against the store.
 

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