Q: Son in prison gave me power of attorney to make & deposit in a bank account his stimulas checks. I been refused. Why?
A:
Unless the bank has a current account in your son's name they will not allow you to cash any checks in his name. Why?
Because just because the bank has seen your son's alleged POA does not mean they know who he is; nor do they know if the POA is valid; nor do they care.
If YOU have a bank account you might have better luck if you go to that bank--where they know you--and try to open a NEW account in your son's name--using the POA--and then deposit the government check into the new account. But you will not be able to withdraw the money--because it is not yours.
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