Bad Checks

[stnev1081]

What is the name of your state? Pennsylvania

I am a small business owner and received 4 checks from a client the amounts were $75, $100.97, $100.97, and $113.95. She asked me to hold the two for $100.97 for 5 and 10 days which I did. I cashed the $75.00 and it came back saying there wasn't enough money in the account. I also cashed the $113.95 and that came back as stopped. She has apologized for the bad checks and keeps telling me she'll make arrangements with me, but she never does. Today I went to her bank and there is no money in the account. I cannot get a hold of her and now her phone is turned off. What do I do from here? I appreciate all the advice I can get. Thanks in advance!

 

[seniorjudge]

What is the name of your state? Pennsylvania

I am a small business owner and received 4 checks from a client the amounts were $75, $100.97, $100.97, and $113.95. She asked me to hold the two for $100.97 for 5 and 10 days which I did. I cashed the $75.00 and it came back saying there wasn't enough money in the account. I also cashed the $113.95 and that came back as stopped. She has apologized for the bad checks and keeps telling me she'll make arrangements with me, but she never does. Today I went to her bank and there is no money in the account. I cannot get a hold of her and now her phone is turned off. What do I do from here? I appreciate all the advice I can get. Thanks in advance!

If you can find her and she has money, sue her in small claims court.

 

[racer72]

I would call the police. Check fraud is a crime.

 

[seniorjudge]

What is the name of your state? Pennsylvania

I am a small business owner and received 4 checks from a client the amounts were $75, $100.97, $100.97, and $113.95. She asked me to hold the two for $100.97 for 5 and 10 days which I did. I cashed the $75.00 and it came back saying there wasn't enough money in the account. I also cashed the $113.95 and that came back as stopped. She has apologized for the bad checks and keeps telling me she'll make arrangements with me, but she never does. Today I went to her bank and there is no money in the account. I cannot get a hold of her and now her phone is turned off. What do I do from here? I appreciate all the advice I can get. Thanks in advance!

Some states may have laws that state when you agree to hold a check, it turns it into a promissory note, which means there is no more criminal liability on such a check. Check with the cops if you decide to go the criminal route.