Want to know if a check I recieved from canada is good?
141212
you should deposit it into your bank account, in order for you to know if it is good & have funds, or encash it on a accredited bank. you won't know if its good until you turn it over to a bank.
293915
hi,\n\nthere is a bit about cheque fraud on this page:\nhttp://www.crimes-of-persuasion.com/Laws/Canada/criminal_laws.htm\n\nthis page from the mounties\nhttp://www.rcmp-learning.org/iim/ecdi1018.htm\ndiscusses it further:\n\n-----\n\nAt this point we should divert for a few moments and discuss the issue of NSF cheques. This is one of the most common false pretence offences you will encounter and it would be well to clarify that issue now.\n\nRead Sub-section 362(4) of the Criminal Code of Canada.\n\nYou probably noted that this sub-section is designed specifically to deal with NSF cheques. It places the onus of proof on the person writing the cheque, to show reasonable belief at the time of writing, that the cheque would have been honoured. This "reverse onus" takes effect the instant it is dishonoured due to insufficient funds.\n\nThis is a controversial issue which has been challenged (R. v. Driscoll (1987), 38 CCC (3d) 28 Alt, Ca).  Some courts have deemed it to be a violation of the constitutional rights, contrary to Sub-section 11(d) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which guarantees presumption of innocence until proven guilty.\n\nThe Canada Evidence Act (Section 29), provides authority to obtain documentary evidence of "no funds", or "NSF" cheques. \n\n------\n\nanother link:\nhttp://www.lawyers.ca/dharris/articles/fraudrevistedpartiii.htm\n\n\nalso, be aware that in the US, it is NOT considered criminal to write an NSF check for a DEBT:\nhttp://www.ckfraud.org/penalties.html\n\ni don't know about canada.  probably best to ask a lawyer; most will give you a free 1-hr consultatoin.  keep in mind that since it's such a small amount ($100) you are unlikely to get the officials interested in pressing charges.  it's possible though.  i think small claims court is probably your best bet.
950106
Your question leaves a little detail out.  If you are worried about a check you DEPOSITED into your account, banks give you conditional credit sometimes for deposit and they can subtract the deposit from your account, if the check is rightfully returned.  That's under your deposit/account agreement with them.  \n\nIf it's a check you gave to someone else, and it cleared your account, that means that it won't bounce back to you "per se" but that the bank will be looking for you to make up any difference in funds short in your account, as an overdraft of your account.  Also in your deposit/account agreement.  Banks have a limited time to allow clearance of funds interbank under the Uniform Commercial Code and don't ask for funds back from another bank if that time period has passed, if they transferred the funds. If you are concerned about a different situation, please edit your question to provide more detail.
488251
Unfortunately it appears to be a scam or at least according to Habitat for Humanity:  \n\nThis is a quote from a page about Check Scams:\n\nPreventing Fake Check Scams - Fraudulent/Counterfeit\n"How it Works\n\nShortly after submitting your resume to CareerBuilder.com, you will receive a notification via e-mail of a company seeking a "donations processor", "money handler", etc. etc. The notification appears to come from CareerBuilder.com. Once you respond to the notification showing interest in the position, you are then e-mailed a link to a (fake) contract and asked to sign it and return it via fax.\n\nWithin a few days of signing the contract, you will receive a FedEx envelope containing a Cashiers Check in the amount if either $4500 or $7500. The company representative will contact you via e-mail asking the status of the funds. Your bank will release the funds prior to actually verifying the legitimacy of the cashiers check.\n\nOnce you tell the representative that the funds are available, he will send you the names of who to wire the money to. He will give specific instructions on how to send the funds, as a "personal" transaction, not a "professional" one, he will very likely give you 2 different names (both in Ukraine) and tell you to keep 7% for your commission and use the remaining amount for wire fees. You will also be instructed to not send the funds via online.\n\nDays later, you will be notified by your bank that the cashiers check is counterfeit. You could possibly be facing felony fraud charges and your account bank account can/will be closed and all assets frozen.\n\nYou will find that e-mails sent to the representative are getting rejected as not sendable. The website may even disappear off line and be active under a different name."
875817
I like what your points of view are. You got my vote. The check is in the mail!
843692
The M/O could "bounce" because it could be fradulent. I would contact the bank regarding the check before depositing to make sure its authentic or bring it in person to your local bank and ask them to verify it.
201739
Pending on how much you are willing to spend, the bank you bank at can order a check with whatever background you want. If that doesn't work, try Clarke America, or I know that in magazines or newspapers there are coupons that have places where you can order a custom made check.
115431
Call the bank and verify the funds.  The number should be on the front of the check.
1046436
where do you want me to send the check.......?
913446
Contact the bank of canada. \n\nhttp://www.bankofcanada.ca/
165663
a cancelled Check? LMAO
376921
go here: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/applications/index.html\ncomplete the application and you need to send money first
1120415
Belk is a department store.  Did you recently pay off a credit card?\n\nIf not, is there any fine print on the check or the attached letter?  I get "refund checks" from my credit card company all the time.  If I cash the $2 check, I am signing up for something I don't want for a year.
1170703
e-bay is very good I have a feedback of over 550, and that is something you need to do if your buying check the persons feedback, check the P&P a lot over charge , th ebest way to pay is paypal which should give you protection, and you would get you money back. There are some that are out to catch you, but as I said chack the feedback, and don't buy from someone who has none, also e-mail  to them if needed and ask for details about the item, this way you have something in writing. Watch out for buying DVD's again check what your buying otherwise you may end up with a copy. \nIf your selling then make sure you have the money first, making sure the cheque is cleared, some don't, also make sure you charge the write P&P I have made that mistake and lost money.\n\nOther than that enjoy, I always look on e-bay before I look anywhere else.
182040
yes i have and i called and spoke to some woman named cindy and she it&#92;s suppose to be sending me a check for 2,000 and sumthin dollars and  I need to cash it and send it to canada and thats for taxes and then she will be sending me my winnings  which is  62,000 somthing but I'm doing more research b 4 this lady tries to pull some type of scam.
770726
If you deposited a check thinking it was a real check, then you did not commit check fraud. If the bank cleared it then to me that is an indication that it is a real check. The bank is the one who should be able to tell yo if it is real. You got scammed, don't EVER PAY for a prize, or a JOB, in advance! They're always scams!  Talk to a lawyer ASAP!
61719
I suspect they cash accept them for deposit for the same reason that you deposit them, they appear to be the real thing. Anyone with a decent laser or inkject printer can create a check that looks real. If some basic information on the check is correct (such as a realistic routing number and an account number of the correct format) the accepting bank will not know the check or money order is forged untill it is rejected by the issuing bank.\n\nYou are wise to warn about this very common scam. If you make a legitament sale to someone overseas, it would be a good idea to speak with your bank about the safest methods to receive payment.