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You are the legal owner/payee of the check and if someone else cashes it, it is a crime. You can raise a legal complaint against the person (if you know who did it) or if you don't know who did it, you can raise a formal complaint with the bank and they will help you identify the fraudster and then you can raise a complaint against them. You have the right to claim the payment that was due to you through the check.

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Can someone sign a check that is not their own?

No, they cannot. It is illegal to sign the check that belongs to someone else. However in case of joint accounts it is enough if either of the account holders sign the check and it is perfectly legal too.


What if you change your bank account before amscot cashes the check any legal issues or will it just be fowarded to a collection company?

It's not good to do that... if you write a check you are responsible to pay it and there could be potential legal issues including the fact that they can pursue you in court. Amscot is always very reasonable and easy to deal with, if you are having problems paying them just call and tell them up front. They will work out payment arrangements with you to help you get on track. Hope this helps!


Can you cash a check from hm revenue that is under someone else's name?

yes, if they sign it on the back first and its legal


What is the legal amount on a check?

The legal amount of a check is the amount written out in words. The amount on the check in numbers is the courtesy amount.


Can you cash a refund check made out to someone else if they sign the back of it?

No. A check can be cashed only by the individual to whom the check is made out (issued) to. No one else can cash it even if it is signed by the person to whom the check was given. If you try to do so, it is an illegal activity and you can be jailed for it. But, you can deposit that check into the account of the person to whom the check was given if he has signed the back of the check (endorsed it) and no one will stop you if you do this and it is perfectly legal.

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