i got a check...and should i deposit it ?

[compguy786]

Hey Guys
recently i have been getting bills from west virginia university citing apartment rent, and i dont even go to WVU, i only applied there and thats it, i contacted them and told them that i never went there and that i go to a comm. college in charlotte,nc. well today i got a check from them for $526.00, and im like wow, cool, i can deposit it !
i told my dad, and he said dont cash it, because 1. doesnt belong to you 2. they could put it against you
what should i do ? can they do anything, the check is in my name, and my address

 

[Safeway]

Don't cash it. That would be ridiculous.

 

[40Hands]

Cash it and spend it so you can post later on about how they're sending a collection agency after you.

 

[MrChad]

Father knows best.

 

[Ns1]

write void all over it and send it back with a note saying WTF ARE YOU SENDING THIS TO ME

 

[onlyCOpunk]

The silly thing would be to cash it.

 

[spacejamz]

throw the check up in the air...if god thinks that you are not entitled to the money, he will keep it...if it hits the ground, it is all yours.

 

[KeithTalent]

Do not cash. Return to sender.

KT

 

[HardcoreRobot]

i guess you got your intelligence from your mother

 

[darkxshade]

They sent you a check so that you can pay your outstanding bill.

 

[amdhunter]

Seriously, I'd cash it and see how my luck turns out.

If they ever came to me asking for the money back, I have to funds to pay it...so it doesn't matter. It'd be dumb to not even take the chance.

 

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: Safeway
Don't cash it. That would be ridiculous.

qft.
you'd be a fuckign moron for even thinking of cashing it...oh wait...

 

[compguy786]

yeah thats what im thinking, i dont and shouldnt have a outstanding bill because i NEVER went there, only applied, and they sent me a check ?
i mean wtf. WVU apparently has me mixed up with someone else (how dumb is WVU, anyways ?) im most likely going to tear it up.

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: compguy786
yeah thats what im thinking, i dont and shouldnt have a outstanding bill because i NEVER went there, only applied, and they sent me a check ?
i mean wtf. WVU apparently has me mixed up with someone else (how dumb is WVU, anyways ?) im most likely going to tear it up.

also, do the right thing and let them know of their error so they can get the money back to the rightful owner.

 

[compguy786]

yeah, i think i will most likely do that.

 

[sdifox]

You could always frame it.

 

[torpid]

I say try cashing it without signing it as a joke.

 

[Jeff7]

Originally posted by: Ns1
write void all over it and send it back with a note saying WTF ARE YOU SENDING THIS TO ME

Place your bets - they'll send back a letter apologizing, along with a check for $1,052.


And remember, if they charge you money by mistake, they'll make your life hell if you try to get it back.
If they send you money by mistake, they'll make your life hell if you try to keep it.
Best bet: hope they don't screw up.

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: compguy786
yeah, i think i will most likely do that.

being standup-ish works every time. :thumbsup:

 

[Kelemvor]

Hell I'd cash it. Tell them you thought they were making up for bugging you all the time.

Just don't spend it so when they come asking for it you can write them a check back.

If it's made out to you, has your name and address and everything else, it's intended for you. It's not like you got someone else's mail or something.