Reg CC and the use of "Refer to Maker"; Answer by Ken Golliher; BIO AND CONTACT INFO; Question: In an answer by Ken Golliher to a question regarding counterfeit check reimbursement, he says that "Refer to Maker" cannot be used as a return reason. ... The third item that is being returned, "account closed" is no longer a...
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Refer to Maker; Question: What does return reason "Refer to Maker" mean on a check? Answer by Ken ... Retaining the Original Copy of a Paid Check; Question: How long does the original of a paid check have to be retained by the bank or Federal Reserve if a customer does not have the checks returned in their statement?
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the check was sent to me as a first installment of larger payoff. i was sent some info by email and i filled the info in and sent it back. the next thing i know i get this check followed by another email and a letter with the check with con...
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A check is identified as a returned check by a reason for return stamp, even though the stamp does not specifically state that the check is a returned check. A reason such as "Refer to Maker" is permissible in appropriate cases.
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"Refer to maker" is a term sometimes used by a returning bank when it doesn't want, or is unable, to provide the true reason for bouncing a check. This is used when a bank has returned a check after the deadline for doing so. ... Would you please define the returned check terms "Refer to maker" and "Unauthorized" for me?
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From the sound of things, the bank probably told you the check was being returned, marked "refer to maker." That's a catch-all and less-than-informative reason for returning a check. Forty-five or more days for a round trip to and from the bank a check is drawn against does seem inordinately long.
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Are there any defenses, including, but not limited to: post-dating, stop payment, payment antecedent debt, prior dealings, agreement to hold check, forgery, refer to maker? ... You should bring with you the original check, a copy of the check (front and back), the certified mail receipt or returned letter if unclaimed,
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Refer to Maker - RTM - Checks returned with the RTM stamp require the depositor to contact the maker of the check. Refer to maker means, you should contact the person that wrote the check to find out why the item was returned.
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I submitted the proper paperwork to receive the promised $100.00 rebate in July of 2006. On December 5, 2006 I recieved the reabate check. After depositing it into my bank account, on December 12, 2006 it was returned to me 'refer to maker'.
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This is a generic answer banking institutions like to use when they have a undetermined answer for a check return. Sometimes there may be a freeze on the account or suspected fraud.
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