A service guy lost my check in a public place. What is the risk that I take in leaving the account open? Who is responsible for funds that are fraudulently withdrawn from my account?
Your account is probably not that much at risk, if you have already stopped payment on the check. If a third party finds the check and cashes it, the endorsement will be a forgery, and you should be protected. If you are concerned, however, go ahead and transfer your funds to a new account.
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Your account is probably not that much at risk, if you have already stopped payment on the check. If a third party finds the check and cashes it, the endorsement will be a forgery, and you should be protected. If you are concerned, however, go ahead and transfer your funds to a new account.
