Stopped-payment on a check when realized work performed was faulty. Notified of the stop-payment, recipient immediately sells check to a check cashing place. Check cashing place wants $ from the check writer. Check writer is concerned of legal liabilities and its potential effect on his/her credit. Who is legally liable? Resources to consult? Recourse options? [more inside]
posted by MD06 on Nov 13, 2009 - 12 answers

My apartment management has started to drive me nuts. For a month now they've been claiming that my August check has bounced - except it very clearly hasn't, with bank statements shown to them to back it up. Yesterday, I was told that I'm still on their late list for payments. Argh! How the bloody hell do I make this go away? It's ridiculous! [more inside]
posted by Tequila Mockingbird on Oct 8, 2009 - 13 answers

NOW are there any banks with Deposit@Home check scanning? (That aren't USAA) [more inside]
posted by sdis on Sep 29, 2009 - 13 answers

We deposited two USD checks to open a new Scotiabank account that are being held for quite a long time. Is there any way we can reduce the hold time? [more inside]
posted by setanor on Sep 15, 2009 - 13 answers

How do I become my own private investigator [more inside]
posted by 1830 on Jul 22, 2009 - 7 answers

Has my cheque gone through it's 5 business day holding period yet? [more inside]
posted by Sonic_Molson on Mar 2, 2009 - 6 answers

LandlordFilter: Who's got credit and criminal background checking service recommendations? [more inside]
posted by ignignokt on Feb 22, 2009 - 6 answers

Sensitive information left out on a desk...uh, hypothetically. [more inside]
posted by Spyder's Game on Feb 5, 2009 - 10 answers

What would you charge to diagnose a check engine light and replace the thermostat in a 2003 Toyota Highlander? [more inside]
posted by fogster on Dec 30, 2008 - 13 answers

I just got $449 unexplainable dollars from my old health insurance company. Is it mine for keeps? [more inside]
posted by juliplease on Nov 13, 2008 - 5 answers

Any bank recommendations in Prague? [more inside]
posted by DLWM on Oct 21, 2008 - 2 answers

So I registered to vote in MA in 2004 but I've moved a few times since then. Can I check if I'm still registered or do I need to register again? [more inside]
posted by eatcake on Oct 15, 2008 - 5 answers

Has anyone seen a pop-up-video style version of the presidential or VP debates that checks facts and names? If not, is there any organization I could suggest this to with any reasonable hope of having them implement it? [more inside]
posted by vytae on Oct 3, 2008 - 6 answers

How can I deposit an unsigned check? [more inside]
posted by jozxyqk on Aug 1, 2008 - 20 answers

What's the best website to research someone's background? [more inside]
posted by thewittyname on May 22, 2008 - 2 answers

Our bank account was debited for a check issued by a different bank. What in tarnation? [more inside]
posted by East Manitoba Regional Junior Kabaddi Champion '94 on May 7, 2008 - 13 answers

Will I be losing my stimulus check because of back student loans that I am now paying? [more inside]
posted by TheArpenter on Apr 29, 2008 - 4 answers

I just ordered a cellphone over the internet. On a contract. It didn't seem like there was a credit check at any point. How does that work? [more inside]
posted by heavenstobetsy on Apr 23, 2008 - 6 answers

[HR / background checks] What exactly is a "10-year background check" (for the US feds)? [more inside]
posted by coffeefilter on Apr 15, 2008 - 7 answers

Was Elvis Presley ever presented with a giant cheque [check]? If he was, what were the circumstances?
posted by meech on Apr 10, 2008 - 8 answers

I have a checking account through my local credit union which gives me 5% interest. The catch: I need to make 12 check card purchases a month. [more inside]
posted by anomie on Mar 25, 2008 - 19 answers

Legally, what would you call refusal to adhere to city/government by-laws to fingerprint or background check volunteer workers? I imagine it's a fairly serious crime. Location in Canada preferably, but US examples welcome. [more inside]
posted by Phire on Mar 21, 2008 - 14 answers

Why do some restauants resist issuing separate checks for large groups? What are the motivations at play? Does it affect the tip? Is it an issue of complexity? Politics? I'd particularly appreciate perspective from people who have worked as waiters/waitresses, or who own a restaurant. [more inside]
posted by Jeff Howard on Feb 25, 2008 - 48 answers

How long does my former employer (in New York State) have to get me my final paycheck? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 20, 2008 - 7 answers

Can a store refuse a check (British cheque) that has been folded (you folded it to fit into your wallet)? [more inside]
posted by bad grammar on Feb 16, 2008 - 15 answers

I just got a check from one of my personal heroes. Not a huge enough hero that I won't cash the check but how can I frame the photocopy I made? [more inside]
posted by stewiethegreat on Jan 22, 2008 - 15 answers

The mystery of the missing check: I wrote a check for December's rent. My apartment management company deposited it on December 11, and apparently it cleared. A month later, the money still has not been taken out of my checking account. The transaction did not show up on last month's statement either. What's going on? [more inside]
posted by gueneverey on Jan 10, 2008 - 11 answers

I am trying to build up my credit. I would like to pay my rent by charging my credit card and then paying it off each month. Is there a service that will mail a check for you by charging a card? Can any one thing how to make this work?
posted by Morgangr on Jan 6, 2008 - 11 answers

How should I deposit a check that isn't made out to me? [more inside]
posted by colecovizion on Dec 28, 2007 - 15 answers

Any banks with an online check deposit service similar to USAA's Deposit@Home? [more inside]
posted by arathorn on Nov 1, 2007 - 6 answers

I deposited two checks, the bank only has deposited one into my account, the other check has cleared nonetheless, I can't find the receipt, am I totally screwed? [more inside]
posted by whoaali on Oct 13, 2007 - 25 answers

Succumbing to Extortion Filter: How should I pay back a debt I don't really owe, to a collection agency that's been hounding me for years, to make sure it doesn't appear on my record? More inside. [more inside]
posted by prophetsearcher on Oct 1, 2007 - 9 answers

Person A forgets to empty pockets of his/her jeans before laundry day. Person B forgets to check pockets of clothes before washing them. Item C in Person A's pockets is ruined. Who's at fault? [more inside]
posted by Lucinda on Sep 30, 2007 - 62 answers

My Spellcheck isn't working [more inside]
posted by Sara Anne on Aug 6, 2007 - 3 answers

What's the best way to pay for a sublease across the country without getting burned? [more inside]
posted by silverspeak on Jul 15, 2007 - 7 answers

I need to pay someone within the next few hours, and I found out I can't do this in cash (which I have). Also, I'm in another city, my bank isn't here, and I don't have my checkbook. Does anyone know of a bank or similar that will let me get a cashiers check without an account (I'm in San Francisco btw) ? Or is there a place I can get "1" money order for $750 ? the person doesn't want "multiple" money orders :/ thanks
posted by debu on Jul 5, 2007 - 11 answers

My landlord is crazy and also there has been some check fraud. Help me unravel my responsibilities [more inside]
posted by paddingtonb on Jun 27, 2007 - 20 answers

I need to reorder more paper checks because I'm almost out, and my bank charges a fortune for this service. Are there any reputable companies that can print new checks for a reasonable price? Bonus points for something I can order online. [more inside]
posted by galimatias on Jun 11, 2007 - 19 answers

I need to send a large (dollar amount, that is -- not comically oversized) cashier's check to someone within the US, from the US. I'm unsure of what the best service is to use. What are the pros/cons of using FedEx versus USPS Certified Mail? Thanks!
posted by Burhanistan on May 24, 2007 - 14 answers

There's a website that checks domain names for "bad words" (ie, PenIsland.com might not be a good name). I saw it just last week, but can't remember it now. Anyone know what it is? [more inside]
posted by niles on May 2, 2007 - 1 answer

Has anyone volunteered at the Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF)? My coworker wants to, but there is the question of a deposit check (for...volunteering?), which leads to my involvement in this situation. [more inside]
posted by kittyprecious on Apr 1, 2007 - 4 answers

Why is the United States ACH (automated clearing house) system so slow and inefficient? Funds can never be assured until several days pass, and that creates a ripe atmosphere for check bouncing. When I do a Paypal transfer to my bank or move money from bank to bank it always takes 2-3 days. Why is the banking system stuck in the 1950s? Is there any talk of overhauling the ACH system?
posted by calhound on Feb 6, 2007 - 12 answers

UK bank filter. I get small cheques from an Ameican tech publisher, drawn on an American bank., for dollar amounts. My UK bank wants to take 28 days to clear them, and deducts an unspecified amount to do it. Any recommendations for UK banks that are in the 21st century? [more inside]
posted by Pericles on Jan 16, 2007 - 19 answers

Banking Filter: Can I do an ETF if the bank account number is right but the name is wrong? [more inside]
posted by acoutu on Jan 5, 2007 - 3 answers

I have two personal checks, both VERY large, to deposit into my checking account. This is slightly freaking me out since I've never done such a thing in my life (and I've had unusually low account balances for 6+ years). Can I just do this without making my bank suspicious or causing any problems? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 31, 2006 - 55 answers

Stolen Hardware: Why is it so hard to check for? [more inside]
posted by SirStan on Nov 25, 2006 - 14 answers

How do I go about cashing or depositing a check made out to my 4 month year old daughter? The check was a gift, I deposited in our bank account, and the dang bank returned it, charged us a fee, because she isn't on the account. What is the easiest way around this?
posted by davidvan on Nov 19, 2006 - 17 answers

Employment history filter: I am starting a new job after about a year of intermittent contract work padded between various stages of unemployment. Though I never lied about anything, they might uncover that my past year has in fact been really spotty in terms of work (during interviews, we talked about my contract projects, but they didn't ask about specific dates or durations). Does this make me screwed? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 27, 2006 - 7 answers

Why does my 2001 Toyota Sienna have the same check engine light, with the same code, two days after my $600 repair? [more inside]
posted by crapples on Sep 9, 2006 - 7 answers

I got a few credit card checks with 2% APR until April 07. Should I use them to invest in the stock market? [more inside]
posted by monkeycool on Sep 3, 2006 - 38 answers