Kroger accepted checks written on my checking account. I am female and the only person on the account. A male signed his own name to the checks, and put his drivers license number on the checks. The clerk didn't even verify the check(s). I filed a police report and have an affidavit of forgery from the bank. I was harrassed by Kroger collection agency even after they had these reports. I had to drive 1 hour from my home, which was terrifying for me. Kroger has a responsibility to look at and card for paper checks. Three checks in all were passed causing me untold psychological and emotional distress. I was treated like a criminal. Their clerk was at fault, but they make excuses saying that they do not have time to look at the check holders name, or verify accounts with ID. Saying everything is automated, but the clerk takes the check, puts it in the machine, and I believe they are complicit in this. They have a responsibility when it comes to paper checks. I want to be compensated for my time, travel, and pain and suffering caused by their negligence and the abuse I suffered at the hands of Meade and Associates. I have evidence that all documenys were recieved.
Meadow
Marion,#2Author of original report
Sun, March 09, 2014
The "male" was my 26 year y/o son. My check book was in my apartment in a drawer. My son has chemical dependancy issues and depression. He was in the local homeless shelter at the time. He was working for a construction company, but if it rained they didn't work and he couldn't go to the shelter until 5:00 p.m. I would let him rest, shower, and watch cable on rainy days while I was at school. He seemed like he was turning his life around. You give your children assisstance until they give you a reason not too. I signed an affidavit of forgery at my bank. I filed a police report. The police expain misuse of check is the same felony as forgery. My money was refunded. The case was sent to the Prosecuter who declined to prosecute. My son was no longer allowed in my apt. He got a job in his trade area, stole a check from that employer, was arrested, charged, went to re-hab, broke rules, and is now finishing his sentence in a correctional facility.
My reputation is beyond reproach. I have worked for The Boys and Girls Club of American, The United Way, and am working at a counseling center crisis intervention hot line. All these positions REQUIRE extensive back ground checks. I am a Junior at a University in the Human and Social Service Program. It doesn't matter who the "male" was. On the police report it say's felony forgery.
Robert
Irvine,#3Consumer Comment
Sun, March 09, 2014
Just how did this unknown "male" get your checks?
By the way...if he signed his own name and used his ID it is NOT forgery. It could still be fraud, but since they didn't sign your name it isn't forgery.
When you gave the police this information what did they do? They must have gotten his address from the Drivers License Number and went to go pick him up...right? So when is the trial? Or did he already get convicted?
Ken
Colorado,#4Consumer Comment
Sat, March 08, 2014
"A male signed his own name to the checks, and put his drivers license number on the checks"
Do you know this person, and how did he get your checks? You ARE leaving out some details here.