STOP PAYMENT on check for services, what can I do to collect?
101950
You can hire a Collection Agency or go to small claims court.  Before I would do either I would first go to the District Attorney as paying for services and placing a stop payment for those services could carry criminal charges of fraud or possibly depending how the law is written even writing a bad check.  Good Luck as a small business I realize that each sale is extremely important and may in fact be the tool that finances the next job.
43266
If they claim they never received it, the first thing I would do is stop payment on that check, then send a second one. \n\nI don't think there are any laws against them cashing both checks. But, you can always sue them to try and get the money back, but then you are talking about legal fees and attorney fees, and so on. Depending on the amount of the check, it just may not be worth it.
833442
and how will they collect?\n\nThey can't.\nAnd if you don't pay--they get stiffed--and I would let them cook..\n\nIt's going to be on your credit anyway.
531124
You need to pay it and it will show a PAID collection on yout bureaus. Theres no way around it.  Have you disputed it with the bureau?  If they cannot validate it within 30 days they have to remove it per the FCRA.  You could try that route.
1095256
Stop delivering for them if you have to.\nOr\nI would send them a letter in writing that you will turn their account to a collection agency.\nOR\nTalk to the person / owner in charge of paying you . Tell them they need to get current and you need to get paid now ( while you are there) That you are at risk of losing your bussiness because so many people ar e behind.\n\nAND\nIn the future take a deposit or prebill for services if you can, and let them know that if they get behind you will not deliver for them ( ya I know you ptbably run the risk of them going to  someone else, but Im also not sure what you deliver)\n\nAnd depending on what kind of bussiness you deliver for I would stand at counter or front desk and tell them you are not leaving till you get paid.
729221
Check with the finacial institution used to make the payment.  If you did not make the payment yourself, then you have to ask the appropriate court to make sure the payment has been made.
1115606
Call the corporate office, if there is one, or talk directly to the owner/franchisee.  Tell them you never received your first paycheck, that you want them to put a stop payment on it and replace it immediately.  That will fix it.  If they don't go to the department of labor to file a complaint.
993925
As a therapist, I work with many court ordered individuals.  I learned early on that it was not in my best interest to take checks unless it is from a client I have worked with for more than a couple of months.  I think the business you are in will determine how well the taking of checks works for you.
1149076
Call the police and file a complaint.  Kiting bad checks is illegal.
915093
Re postdated checks- in many states, it's illegal to either offer a post-dated check or receive one. Debt collectors have, depending upon the state, restrictions on what they can do. Check with the state prosecutors's office.\n\nAlso-your business has rights depending upon your state-check with your consumer protection agency-Good Luck!
816030
As long as the check was legitimate and not fraudulently endorsed, you should be OK.  Stop Payments will prevent the check from clearing, but you've noted that the check already cleared. \n\nWhy are you worried?
730101
I would ethier put a stop payment for that account, or close the account all together. The transaction will appear on your statement. I would check into this right away. After you close the account, I would advise you to seek a lawer. You can take legal action againts this company. Charging without permision is called fraud. You may be able to get some of the money back if not most of it. depending on your credit card company you may be able to do a chargeback, that reverses the transaction.
1054991
I think they can sue you...but only if you aren't making any payments...\nsend the collection agency $50 a month, or a little more if you can spare it...it will keep them from being able to sue you
1180398
I agree with spade_2nite, something doesn't sound right if they are contacting you for payment - if they had recieved a judgment.\n\n\nContact your county court clerk and ask if there is a judgment or a suit filed in your name. (You can also go to the clerks office and request to see your file.)\n\nIf there is no judgment or pending suit filed, that company is violating your rights. If that is the case - speak with an attorney immediately!!!\n \nIf there is a judgment filed and you had been properly served, check your state statutes for the exemptions in your state.\nFor example -  exemptions "may" mean that they cannot garnish your wages, take your car, take funds from your bank account etc. It all depends on "your" states exemption laws. \n\nAfter you check with your county court clerk and find that there is or is not a judgment against you, it may be best to speak with an attorney. There are many attorneys that will give a free first consult   \n\nAlso, I would suggest purchasing a tape recorder and the next time they call, tell them that you are recording the call. Some states allow you to tape without informing the other party that you are taping, you would have to check your state laws on that. But, if you cannot find your states laws on taping, then be sure to inform them you are taping when they call.  \n\nTell them that recieving phone calls at your home and place of employment is inconvenient for you and that you are requesting they contact you by the U.S. postal service only - be sure to have that on tape. By law, if you tell them to cease calling - they are "required" to stop calling.\n\nIf there is a judgment against you, filing for bankruptcy may not be the wisest thing to do - depending on the dollar amount of the judgment and your other debts. \n\n\nI have included a link so you can check your states rules of service
202655
If you sent the payment and the check hasn't clear, then stop payment and resent the check via Express Mail or some other method that will allow you to get proof of delivery.  Or better yet, pay online.  If the place you in foreclosure, get an attorney right away.
599605
no they can't touch your SSI check. but if you have it in your checking account then they can take it that way. just use a check cashing place.
4911
I am not a lawyer, but here is what makes logical sense - \nOnce they handed you a signed check, that was a commitment on their part to transfer funds to you.  \nNow, unless they can find some way in which you fraudulently obtained the check (e.g., you claimed to have done work but didn't), or there were conditions on the check (i.e., if we give you this signing bonus, you will stay for one year), I don't think they should have stopped payment.