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If a person gives me a check for $5,000 written on a deceased

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If a person gives me a check for $5,000 written on a deceased persons checking account of which he has no leagl access to and forges the name of the account holder is that considered a felony and what do I do about it.

Submitted: 1 year ago.
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Expert:  JB Umphrey replied 1 year ago.

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Do you still have the check or did you cash it?

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Customer: replied 1 year ago.

I still have the check because I knew it was a forgery.

Expert:  JB Umphrey replied 1 year ago.

Thank you. Contact your local police department and file a report of forgery. Be prepared to turn the check over to them for investigation and likely prosecution.

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Customer: replied 1 year ago.

Would this be considered a felony because of the amount and what would the legal ramificatons be for the person who committed the fraud? I am fearful for my safety once this person finds out I report him.

Expert:  JB Umphrey replied 1 year ago.

The forgery makes it a felony. The legal ramifications can include criminal convictions, possible jails, fines, and restitution to the person's estate.

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