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Checksthat have been written, signed and submittedfor paymentby someone other than the account holderwithout the account holder'spermission.

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A forged check is one that has been written, signedwith the name of the account holderand submitted for payment without the permission or that account holder.

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In some states the crime is called Uttering and Publishing. In others it is simple fraud or check fraud. A felony in all.

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Is cashing a forged check a felony?

Yes.


Do insurance company require police report for forged checks?

If some one bought a vehicle from you with a forged check, or forged an insurance claim check,you need to make a police report AND a file a notarized forgery certificate with your bank.


Is there a time limit to file a forged check in Texas?

The statue of limitations to file for a forged check in the state of Texas is 90 days. You will need to hire an attorney or visit the courthouse in the county the check was written for more details.


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You call the police and report it.


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If someone file forgery charges against you will the police come and arrest you?

it depends on what the situation is, for example if you forged a note excusing work or school, probally not. if this was a forged check and it got cashed, you can expect to be arrested as this is a felony.