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Writing a bad check is a crime if the check writer knew that there were insufficient funds to cover the check and intended to defraud you. It is also a crime to forge a check or write a check.

Send certified mail. The check you wrote for $________, dated ______, which was made payable to _____________(write your/payee's name here), was returned by ______________ (write name of bank) because ____________(account was closed OR the account had insufficient funds).

On the other hand, felony charges carry up to three years in state prison and a maximum fine of $10,000. Civil penalties may also be accessed under California Civil Code Section 1719. This would require you to pay the full amount of the check to the victim, as well as a statutory service charge or penalty charge.

Sir/Madam: You are hereby notified that your (name of bank) Check No. _________ dated __________, 20__, in the amount of P__________ paid to us and acknowledged by our Official Receipt No. __________ dated ___________, 20__ has been deposited but was dishonored and returned to us due to __________________________.

This letter serves as notice that your check number __________________,drawn on _______________________Bank or Credit Union, dated _________________, in the amount of $________________, made payable to _____________________, has been refused payment by your bank for the reason of lack of funds, insufficient funds, stop ...

Contact the customer Explain the situation to them. Ask the customer to pay with cash or credit card. If you can't reach the customer by phone, you can try sending a bounced check letter to customer. Tell the customer why you are contacting them.