Need prayers, light, etc.

[murielm99]

My husband lost his checkbook this morning. We fear someone stole it, in a hardware store. We could sustain a loss that we cannot afford. Thanks in advance for any help you can send.

[elleng]

1. Sending wishes.

Call bank IMMEDIATELY, STOP PAYMENT on checks in the account. Should be done immediately, and if done, bank must honor request.

[irisblue]

2. prayers going up

[murielm99]

3. Thank you, everyone.

We did not figure out what happened until late in the evening. We will take the appropriate steps first thing in the morning. I hope it is not too late to stop a lot of damage.

[Sweet Freedom]

4. I wouldn't worry about the money part...

it will obvious to the bank which checks are forged, so I would think your money will be intact.

(The bank will probably want you to change checking account numbers, which may prove to be an inconvenience.)

Hope it all goes smoothly.

[Myrina]

5. You should be able to put a stop payment on that block of checks ...

.... for either a flat fee, or if you explain it was stolen, no fee.

Then the checks will be denied if/when they hit & if you file a police report, you won't be on the hook to any merchants.

[murielm99]

6. The checkbook has been found!

Thank God(ess)!

[Howler]

7. I was going to send

But Thank goodness there is no need! Whew!