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I'm not sure about "Illegal" but it IS morally and ethically WRONG. If you cash a check that you know is mistakenly doubled then I would say that you have stolen something that doesn't belong to you. You would have taken advantage of someone else's oversight. You would no longer be my friend.
obviously he/she doesn't care about ethics and morals, so no it's not illegal, but if you know it was an accident and you plan on doing business with whomever wrote it then i would show he/she what they did wrong and you'll be in their good graces. plus you might even get a reward or something for being honest. I've been in the same situation before doing landscaping work for an elderly lady, but i didn't get anything in return but i continued working for her for almost 2 years after that and i got to sleep at night =)
What else can I help you with?
Can you change the amount on a check?
No, it is illegal and considered fraud to alter the amount on a check.
Is it illegal to postdate a check?
It is not illegal to post date a check. Though it is illegal in some states to request someone to write you a (or many) post dated checks to guarantee payment. The check is not legal tender until the date on the check.
Is it illegal to cash the same check twice?
Yes, it is illegal to cash the same check twice. This is considered check fraud and can result in criminal charges.
What is the written amount missing on the check?
The written amount missing on the check is the amount in words that corresponds to the numerical amount written on the check.
How can one alter a check?
Altering a check is illegal and considered fraud. It involves changing the amount, payee, or other details on the check. If someone alters a check, they can face serious legal consequences. It is important to always keep checks secure and report any suspicious activity to the bank.
Can you change the amount on a check?
No, it is illegal and considered fraud to alter the amount on a check.
Is it illegal for someone else to change the memo description line on the check?
It would not be considered illegal to change the memo description of a check. It is illegal though to alter other parts of the check such as the amount of the check, who the check is payable to and the signature.
Is it illegal to change a written check amount even if you lower that amount instead of raise it without the writers knowledge?
Yes, it can be considered theft or check fraud.
Is it illegal to bounce a payroll check?
It is illegal to bounce ANY check.
What is correct doubled check or double checked?
The answer is "double-checked"
What is correct double-checked or doubled check?
The answer is "double-checked"
Is it illegal to copy a check?
It is not illegal to make a copy of a check. It would only be illegal for you to try to cash a copied check.
Is it illegal to stop payment on a check?
Ive done this before. It is not illegal. What normally happens is the payee may go to small claims court, (depending on the amount) and try to sue you for it. That puts the ball in their court, not yours. If you have any kind of case the judge will normally split the bill at minimum.
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.
What happens when a person changes the amount of a check?
The payee changing the amount on a cheque after it is issued is Illegal. Any overwriting should be done by the issuer and also counter signed by him. Else, the cheque would not be cleared.
Is it illegal to postdate a check?
It is not illegal to post date a check. Though it is illegal in some states to request someone to write you a (or many) post dated checks to guarantee payment. The check is not legal tender until the date on the check.
Is it illegal to cash the same check twice?
Yes, it is illegal to cash the same check twice. This is considered check fraud and can result in criminal charges.
