Oak Harbor, WA asked in Criminal Law for Washington

Q: I lost my wallet that had a check someone wrote me In it. Someone cashed it and bounce and now the person contacted...

Me and is threatening me saying that if I don't pay them money for the check they going to file an identity fraud claim against me. Which makes no sense to me and I'm wondering is that even possible/legal?

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Carl Munson JR
Carl Munson JR
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Bellingham, WA
  • Licensed in Washington

A: If you are saying the person who stole your wallet tried to cash your check and the check bounced, now the thief is calling you to make you pay the amount of the check. Call the police. Someone stole your wallet and your check. I don't believe you have committed an offense based on your question, if I am reading it correctly.

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