I know I am probably screwed but need advice

[Prison Bitch]

Cops don't care about check fraud. I had a renter bounce a $1700 check to me. I called the cops and they said it was a personal issue and they don't get involved in rent disputes. I asked what check disputes they get into, they didn't really answer. I don't think they really care. Told me to go to small claims court.


Funny thing: a month later the state of Kansas is calling me asking for his phone #. Said he bounced $300 for his car tags. Wanted me to assist finding him. I suggested this wasn't really a criminal issue, and that the best course for them was to go to Small Claims court.....

[crazycoffey]

Originally Posted by Prison Bitch

Cops don't care about check fraud. I had a renter bounce a $1700 check to me. I called the cops and they said it was a personal issue and they don't get involved in rent disputes. I asked what check disputes they get into, they didn't really answer. I don't think they really care. Told me to go to small claims court.


Funny thing: a month later the state of Kansas is calling me asking for his phone #. Said he bounced $300 for his car tags. Wanted me to assist finding him. I suggested this wasn't really a criminal issue, and that the best course for them was to go to Small Claims court.....

rental issues are civil issues, cops can't do anything. this situation is close too, that makes it all the more frustrating. the forging his name makes it stand out as a criminal act.

[Prison Bitch]

Originally Posted by Barney Stinson

rental issues are civil issues, cops can't do anything. this situation is close too, that makes it all the more frustrating. the forging his name makes it stand out as a criminal act.

And yet, there was the STate of Kansas, trying to track down the fraudster when THEY got burnt by his bad checks. Seemed like bullsht that they could use all their resources (incl a cop who phoned me no less!) but I couldn't rely on the same despite being owed 6x the amount.

[memyselfI]

Originally Posted by Prison Bitch

And yet, there was the STate of Kansas, trying to track down the fraudster when THEY got burnt by his bad checks. Seemed like bullsht that they could use all their resources (incl a cop who phoned me no less!) but I couldn't rely on the same despite being owed 6x the amount.

Hopefully you seized this opportunity to say 'if you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours...'