Ex-roommate deposted a deposit check from an apartment that we had together without my signature. I've contacted his bank and they aren't willing to do anything about it, because I don't have an account with the bank (Wells Fargo) The only way my ex-roommate could have deposted the check is by signing my name or the bank screwed up. Who should I contact?
2007-02-02 06:39:29 · 9 answers · asked by Need Some Information 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The manager contact my ex-roommate and he told her theat he would send me a money order to me for the $500 but a week has gone by and still nothing.
2007-02-04 06:50:17 · update #1
A check doesnt need a signature to be valid. But, if you can produce a copy of the check and prove that it is in fact a forgery then you would take that check to your local DA's office and talk to them in person. If they see it as fraud, or forgery or both. They will prosecute your loser friend to the full extent of the law. Calling them or writing them will get you nothing without first producing the check. Evidence my friend....they need evidence. If the check is in your name...then your bank should be able to get you a copy. Where it was deposited is of no consequence. Your bank has a record. Now go and get that loser.
2007-02-02 06:51:23 · answer #1 · answered by BudLt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone has already told you to contact the county attorney because fraud is a criminal charge and a private citizen cannot indite on a criminal charge. They also said that you can file in small claims court for actual damages, if there were any. In this example, there were.
My experience is that the county attorney will do nothing because it is too small for them. Something similar happened to me and that is what they did. Actually, in my case, it was much worse. The jerk stole a ton of money from other people in the process.
I finally had to go to small claims court because the county attorney would not prosecute. A friend had to do the same with some bad checks. Apparently $1000 in multiple checks drawn on a closed account is not big enough for him.
2007-02-02 07:26:53 · answer #2 · answered by Mia R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the District Attorney's office or the County Prosecuter's office. Fraud is a criminal offense, before a civil offense, so if this person is successfully prosecuted, you will be able to use the facts from the criminal case in a civil suit to recover your losses. I hope this helps!
2007-02-02 06:47:01 · answer #3 · answered by vineyardtech 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The District Attorney's Office. Ask person who issued the check for a copy of front and back.
2007-02-02 06:44:25 · answer #4 · answered by beez 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check to see what the limit is in the small claims court in your area. Here in CA it is upto $7,500. Best bet is to look on-line for the forms ("Plaintiff's Claim and Order to go to Small Claims Court", Judicial Council Form SC-100). Most jurisdictions also offer some sort of small-claims help line or free clinic.
Good luck.
2007-02-02 06:46:48 · answer #5 · answered by esquirewinters 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to get your ex-roommate into serious trouble, contact the District Attorney's office.
If not, contact your ex-roommate and try to settle the matter like gentlemen.
2007-02-02 06:46:37 · answer #6 · answered by Jack Chedeville 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should contact your local law enforcement agency. Also, if you can get a copy of the check as proof, it will help you out even more if you have to go to court.
2007-02-02 12:38:21 · answer #7 · answered by Çåŗőľîņẫ§ħŷġĭ®ł 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a copy of the check to prove fraud.Then file with your local DA's office.
2007-02-02 08:56:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm. I'm stumped. I suggest you call a lawyer and ask him/her who you should contact.
2007-02-02 06:43:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋