Originally Posted by SPRUELL1
It has been about 10 days since i last got the check back from the bank and probably 3 days since i tried to call him last. It isn't so much the deposit as it is the point. He didn't get something for nothing but did cost me some bank fees and lots of time(many of the phone calls came while i was at work). I am curious if i turn the check over to the authorities if it would be the same as if he were writing a check to walmart. Is it a felony or mistemenor offence? Thanks, Keith
He is passing bad checks- You should make some headway with LE on this I would think since he could be doing it to others. Start with your local LE. Get a contact at the bank. You might even call the bank it was drawn on in his state. No luck with local LE, go to LE in his home state.
Now, and I am not sure of this, but I am going to bet there are interstate laws that would address this type of thing. Id also guess under federal law.
Sooooooooooooo you need to do some Internet research, find out whether this might meet the base definition of racketeering. Then report to the FBI.
And when someone says you went to great lengths over a small amount, remind them you have no idea the scope of his scams or potential illegal activities, so reporting this is your duty.
Id guess you could at least extract $50 of payback.
And when you do- send him a christmas card and tell him I said hi.
Scorp