pucho812
Well-known member
Sneaky bastards. Learned a new thing today. Been in talks with the irs over my 2012 refund and me not getting my refund. Turns out the check was washed. That means that someone took the check at some point, and by use of chemicals were able to wash off the name on the check, then print a new name on the check. They deposited said check. When I filed a claim they sent me a copy of the check which was not my name and not my signature but my correct address. I got up to 120 days from September before their investigation is resolved and I get a new check.
Edit by took my check at some point I mean that some point between when the IRS issued the check and I didn't receive it, some one had stolen it. I thought I knew all the things to look out for fraud wise when my identity was stolen years back but washing checks is a new one.
Edit by took my check at some point I mean that some point between when the IRS issued the check and I didn't receive it, some one had stolen it. I thought I knew all the things to look out for fraud wise when my identity was stolen years back but washing checks is a new one.