What if a check writer claims their signature had been forged?

Forgery is when a bank account holder claims another person has signed his or her name on a check without consent. This is a crime that should be reported to the local police agency in the jurisdiction where the check was received. The Worthless Check Division cannot accept forged checks for prosecution. If a check is returned by a bank with a stamp indicating the check has been stolen or lost, the Worthless Check Division will not accept the check for prosecution.