I received 6 $500 American Express Traveler's checks via FedEx.. I cashed 2 at the bank and paid for other goods and services with the remaining ones. A month and a half later the bank told me that the Checks were counterfeit and that I owed them $1,000. I know I have to pay but should I be worried about legal action being taken against me? None of the other merchants have notified me yet. Should I go to them first? Please, serious answers only.
2006-06-08 03:18:50 · 8 answers · asked by bruceboulden 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
You should definately let the other merchants know what happened. Also, contact the police to let them know that you were a victime also. Good luck.
2006-06-08 03:22:24 · answer #1 · answered by Joe 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How did you come to receive the travelers checks from Fed Ex?
Did you buy them, did someone send them to you or what? I have never heard of getting travelers checks via fed ex. Anyway,
if you knew that they were bogus, you could certainly be in a great deal of trouble, if you did not know, and believed that they were legit, you may need a lawyer, but you should be ok.
2006-06-08 03:22:44 · answer #2 · answered by not4u2c_yet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just curious...was this one of those online scams where you receive their payments, keep 10% and send the rest to them and then find out a couple months later that the payments you received are all forgeries?
2006-06-08 03:21:50 · answer #3 · answered by themainsail 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a lawyer. You are NOT responsible for restitutuion til the courts SAY you are. Whomever sent the Fake checks is. A lawyer will help you with this.
2006-06-08 03:25:40 · answer #4 · answered by Quietman40 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, explain your situation to the other vendors. Perhaps they can suggest a legal course of action for you. good luck. I hope things turn out for you.
2006-06-08 03:22:25 · answer #5 · answered by Obi-wan Kenobi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be okay if you show them that you are able and willing to make restitution. Make sure that you document all communications, and payments.
2006-06-08 03:22:31 · answer #6 · answered by Awesome Bill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is better to get to them first.. it is only a matter of time..
2006-06-08 03:22:09 · answer #7 · answered by oneblondepilgrim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i really think you should go to the to them first then if they don't help don't take irrational actions think about the situation again then act ok!!!!!
2006-06-08 03:23:44 · answer #8 · answered by domonique716 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋