2006-08-31 11:51:53 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
yes.
Don't be a jerk. Write VOID IN BIG LETTERS on the check and mail it to the address on the check.
Isn't that what you would want someone to do if they found your check???????
2006-08-31 12:54:37 · answer #1 · answered by BOB W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Person number 1 rights the check and gives it to person number 2 for a service performed,since the check was not made out to person number 2 but it was made out to cash therefor if person number 2 loses this check and person number 3 finds the check that is not made out too any one specifacally then you who found it can cash it,just like finding lose change in a vending machine you can keep it without sending it to the vending company.
2006-08-31 19:56:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This falls under the category of lost and found. The laws regarding this are very specific. If a reasonable person can determine who the owner of the "money" is then it should be returned to the rightful owner.
In the case of not knowing the law specifies that the money should be turned into the police where it would be held for a specified period of time. Then, if no one claims it it is rightfully yours.
In this case it is obvious who's money it is since it has their name in it. Cashing it is illegal, and you could be prosecuted for this. It would be very easy to track you down since any place that would cash it would , at a minimum write down your ID, such as a driver's license.
2006-08-31 19:09:08 · answer #3 · answered by NW_iq_140 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree... Legally yes. Morally NO
Listen dear friend. What you have now is what you deserve. This is something that you do not deserve. Take it from me in writing. If you cash this check, down the line in your life you are going to loose much more than this. Its all destiny. Play with it, burn with it !
If I was you, I would give it to police. You never know the financial condition of the person whose account it is from.
2006-08-31 22:17:37 · answer #4 · answered by NapWala 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not unless your name is "CASH".
Don't even try it, you'll only get yourself in trouble especially if the checks are stolen. If you alter the check in any way it could be considered forgery.
Your best bet is to destroy it or possible contact the owner of the checking account if it is printed in the upper left hand corner of the check.
2006-08-31 18:59:14 · answer #5 · answered by nanasauntie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, but make sure you have an account at the bank you cash it in ---- just in case the writer does not have sufficient funds.
Or you could contact the writer of the check and be a good samaritan and turn it in.
2006-08-31 18:56:20 · answer #6 · answered by Just Tom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just like a "Bearer" bond. He who bears it, owns it. Legally right. Morally wrong. Do what the others have said. Return the check to the originator or the police.. You'll sleep better.
2006-08-31 20:09:00 · answer #7 · answered by coastie_90 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can but technically if it wasn't intended for you and the owner finds out that the specific person did not receive the funds and reports it to their bank than you are committing forgery and could get arrested...the choice is up to you.
2006-08-31 19:29:12 · answer #8 · answered by Sunny R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're asking that kind of question then I think it's safe to say that you actually know this IS against the law? Otherwise you wouldnt be hoping someone would actually say "yea sure why not?"
2006-08-31 18:55:34 · answer #9 · answered by BevD 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
legally-yes
morally-no
you should turn it in to the bank, or mail it to the person who wrote the check.
2006-08-31 19:45:12 · answer #10 · answered by Tonya in TX - Duck 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋