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Level 2
posted Feb 13, 2025 6:30:41 AM

Collecting check by someone else

What happens if (by mistake) my check is given to someone else? Can that person collect somehow and then I lose my refund?

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Moderator
Apr 25, 2025 11:15:51 AM

No, if someone can't cash a cheque in your name they will be asked for proof that they are the person who the cheque is made out to.

 

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