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  • 01-15-2014, 07:09 PM
    WalkinTalkinStevenHawkin
    Wife Forged Signature and Deposited Check
    My question involves personal finance in the State of: Texas

    Hello

    I just went to roll over my retirement from my old job in Texas. I have just found out that while I was out of the country (and going through a divorce) my ex-wife fraudulently requested a check for my retirement balance be sent to her (forged my signature on application), received the check and fraudulently deposited it in the joint account we had (forged my signature on back of check), then obviously withdrew the money and closed the account. We were still legally married when this happened.

    I was surprised that we still had a joint account since I was out of the country and we were separated awaiting divorce but I asked the Bank today and they confirmed the account was still active at that time. My recollection is asking the bank to remove my name from the account, them advising that they could not do that but would cancel the account and start a new account with my ex-wifes name alone - the bank have no record of this happening.

    I only found this out recently but this all happened about 5 years ago and I am not sure if I have any recourse at all? Like I said I have been out of the country a long time and this was a bit of a shock to me.

    any advice much appreciated. Many thanks!
  • 01-15-2014, 11:33 PM
    Mr. Knowitall
    Re: Wife Forged Signature and Deposited Check
    You can make a police report, if you choose. I can't promise that the police or prosecutor will pursue a case this old, although the statute of limitations has not yet run for a forgery charge.

    With the money coming into a joint account while you were still married, your wife could argue both that you did receive the money, that financial issues were settled in the divorce and, if she admits signing, that she did so with your permission. It could be a very tough case to prosecute.
  • 01-16-2014, 01:25 AM
    Disagreeable
    Re: Wife Forged Signature and Deposited Check
    The fraud claim should be pursued through the retirement administrator. I would contact the US Comptrollers Office for guidance first.
  • 01-16-2014, 09:24 AM
    WalkinTalkinStevenHawkin
    Re: Wife Forged Signature and Deposited Check
    Thank you very much for the 2 replies, the advice is much appreciated. I can't see this being settled in my favor so might just have to chalk it down as a lesson learned.
    Thanks again!
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