Originally Posted by WiredGuy

I have a client who has bounced 3 checks to date and upon receiving 3 replacements checks, I went to their bank to get them certified only to find out they yet again, do not have the funds. From the looks of the definition of check kiting / paper hanging, this is a criminal offense (the act of writing a check which the client knowingly will return as Non-Sufficient Funds).

I'm trying to find out if anyone has experienced this and on methods of check recovery services OTHER than the use of collection agencies. I'd rather avoid collection agencies on this issue and see if I have any alternative recourses as this does fall under the criminal code. I'm hoping the fact this is a criminal offence should be sufficient to get this deadbeat to pay up.

Anyone have suggestions?

Thanks
WG