Re: mail tampering/check forgery

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On 3/30/08, Aaron wrote:
> My federal tax return check was accidentally mailed to
> my glorious ex-wife's house. I had recently relocated
> with the military and while the letter had my name on it,
> it was, for whatever reason, sent to her address. She
> opened the letter, and I believe forged my signature on
> the check and deposited it into her account. What action
> could I take against her in this matter?

Follow the money. Report to the bank the check was drawn on
that the check was forged and you want it back so you can
cash it. A forger's signature is only good against the
forger. (Only way they can recover the money they paid out
is from the forger. Even if they do recover the money it is
still a crime of forgery.) Therefore the bank the check is
drawn must return the check to you and you can then present
the check for payment.

The bank it was drawn on or the person/business that cashed
it will report the crime of forgery to authorities because
they will be out the money paid to the forger. It may take
awhile but you are not responsible for someone cashing a
forged check. That check still belongs to you and it is
still a valid check you can cash.