Legal Question in Banking Law in California

Money Order Fraud

I cashed three fraudulent money orders and have wired the money to the scammer. I told the teller that I don't know anything about money orders and she (as banks are suppose to) examined the money order. When doing so, she found that the circle which needs to be rubbed off doesn't rub off. So, she called her manager and the manager said just cash it, it--name removed--okay. I acted on their expert opinion that it is real. I want to sue the bank for relying on their expertise and potentially for negligence for cashing fishy money orders. Do I have a case in a small claims court (the money order amount totaled $3,000)?


Asked on 6/08/09, 11:35 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: Money Order Fraud

It's not clear from your question whether you intentionally committed fraud, or you are merely stupid. Either way, you'll be lucky if all that results is you lose your bank account and ruin your credit. Maybe you won't go to jail.

And you want to sue somebody? What chutzpah.

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Answered on 6/08/09, 11:45 pm


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