Fort Lauderdale Check Fraud Attorney

While we may not operate using checks often these days, check fraud still affects many Florida and Fort Lauderdale residents. Check fraud can have a lasting impact on your life, and many people may not be aware that they have legal recourse.

If you are facing the repercussions of fraud, you need the support of an experienced Fort Lauderdale Check Fraud attorney from Sharmin& Sharmin to help you hold the responsible parties accountable and recover your losses. A Fort Lauderdale identity fraud lawyer can also assist with clearing your name, disputing fraudulent accounts, and working with financial institutions to restore your credit and protect your future.

What is Check Fraud?

We’ve all heard of people who write bad checks, but check fraud has become more sophisticated than simply providing a bad or fake check and hoping for the best. Consumers today face a variety of scams that leave you on the hook. According to the Federal Trade Commission, some of the more common scams to look out for include:

• Mystery shopping: a fake ‘employer’ asks to you mystery shop a store with gift cards, money orders, or wire transfer services. You provide the gift card numbers or transfer the money only to have the ‘employer’ disappear without payment or reimbursement.
• Personal assistant: You think you are employed as a personal assistant, and the new employer asks you to purchase gift cards for the company and send them the numbers. When you do this, the employer ghosts you and you are again left without payment or reimbursement.
• Car wrap decals: Someone may place an ad to pay you for allowing a branded wrap on your car. They instruct you to deposit a check and send the money to the car wrap installers, only to have them disappear. 
• Overpayment: You win a prize and they ask you to send a portion back for taxes, or an online purchaser accidentally overpays with a check and asks you to reimburse the difference. You may comply, but then your bank will discover the bad check and withdraw the full amount from your account. In many of these situations, you may be unable to recover your money. 

Unfortunately, in most of these cases, you will likely be responsible for the money lost in the scam. For many Florida residents, this can make it challenging to continue providing support for themselves or their families. 

How Can a Check Fraud Attorney Help Me?

At Sharmin & Sharmin, our check fraud attorneys have over two decades of experience. While we are skilled at protecting our clients under Florida state laws, we also frequently utilize federal laws, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act, to hold creditors accountable for accurate financial reporting and addressing fraudulent activity. 

We can help you take the steps to report the fraud and correct any mistakes. Let’s investigate the situation to find out whether any of the affiliated creditors have violated federal policy in a way that allowed fraudsters to access your information. We will work with you to file a lawsuit for the damages their violations and negligence caused. 

Sharmin & Sharmin helps Check Fraud Victims in Fort Lauderdale and Across Florida

In the aftermath of check fraud, you may be facing some pretty significant penalties. In the wake of this violation, you can trust Sharmin & Sharmin to help you put your life back together, seek justice, and protect yourself from future violations. Our team is comprised of experienced identity theft and fraud attorneys who can help you through this ordeal.