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Client Gave Me a Bounced Check?
I am a freelancer and did about $1,500 worth of work for a business client. They paid promptly and made no comment about the size of my bill. Two days later my bank says the checked bounced due to insufficient funds.
My fee was very small in comparison with the size of the company, which has about 12 employees. I imagine they must be a dire situation if their account couldn't even pay my small fee. I left polite but firm messages for the two top people there and sent them polite but firm emails as well. I'm waiting to hear back. I also had some trouble with them on the last job--it took a while to pay--but they said it was just clerical problems.
How long should I give them to get back to me? I want to protect my rights but don't want to cause a needless fuss. Fortunately, I am a good saver so this isn't a major problem for me. However, I'm also wondering if it's worth doing business with them again--should I politely refuse future assignments from them?
3 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
There is a way you can call her bank and see if the funds are there before you deposit the check into your account.
From now on, look at the check and find the banks name.
Call the banks 800 number.
You can either talk to a representative, or go through the automated system.
Press the account number, and the amount of the check.
It will tell you if the funds are available or if the check will be good.
You can still do that right now.
(not sure if it can be done online).
I did this often, when I sold many things in garage sales.
I got checks, but I called the banks to make sure they were good.
My bank charged for returned checks - and I wasn't about to pay those fees.
I would press 0 and ask her bank to see if there is anyway that they can put a hold on her funds so that you can cash your check.
I would also call your client and tell her that a mistake happened and that her check bounced.
She may just give you a new one - go pick it up - don't wait for it to be mailed. People don't mail checks.
If things go bad - see her in small claims court.
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- Anonymous1 decade ago
I would sue them for the amount of money they owe you if it hasn't been paid within 60 days after you billed them. Probably in Small Claims Court.
- 1 decade ago
find him and kick his a
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ask em for a job
I did i get $25 AN Hour!