QUESTION
What legal steps can I take for my stolen check?
Asked on Feb 13th, 2014 on Criminal Law - New York
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My check was stolen from the place that I work at. They cashed it in a vystar account and I can't do anything about it. I told the people that I work at and they told me it wasn't their problem. I told the people from the bank and they can't do anything and the cops won't do anything. So I am really lost here and I am trying to find a lawyer but I can't afford the fees. Any help would be appreciated.
1 ANSWER
Theodore W. Robinson
The answer is you're not left on your own here. The police should accept a Complaint from you for a stolen and fraudulently endorsed check. Nobody can get good title to stolen property, so the bank is responsible as they accepted the check, or vystar is responsible since they accepted the check. They are obligated to check identification before accepting a check. You should call the NYS Banking Commission and make a complaint about vystar. You may want to tell Vystar what you're about to do so they may then take care of it like they're supposed to. Also, if the police won't take your complaint, go to the DA's office and file a complaint there against vystar as well as your employer. As for your employer, they should have stopped payment on the check as soon as you told them their check was stolen and fraudulently negotiated by an unknown person. You may have to report them to NYS Employment Commission or whatever agency takes care of such things. Good luck.
Answered on Feb 19th, 2014 at 6:58 PM