How Do You Handle A Bounced Check That Was Returned For NSF?
Have you been given a check that was returned for insufficient funds? If the check was returned, here’s what you can do to ensure that you get the money that you’re entitled to. It’s very frustrating to find out that a check that you received has bounced. Bounced checks are time consuming to deal with, but still need to be handled accordingly. As soon as you receive notification that the check was returned without being paid, contact the check issuer promptly. Hopefully, the issuer will make good on the check, and your trouble will stop there. If the check issuer refuses to pay the check, you’ll need to report it. Every state has a bad check enforcement agency. You can find yours by visiting http://www.ckfraud.org. This is the National Check Fraud Center. They have all of the resources that you need to report the check to your local agency. It is also a good idea to contact the bank or other financial institution who is responsible for the check. Make a copy of your check, and send it,
