Want to turn bad check writers into your local police department or prosecutor's office instead of using a completely free bad check recovery service? In some states such as Florida, Idaho, California and Colorado, this can be an excellent option to collect lost money from bad check writers. Bad check writers may not want to pay what they owe to a collection agency, but they may respond to your local police department or prosecutor's office.
If you use the police to prosecute bad check writers, bear in mind that the process may be SLOW! Some of them have only one person who works with merchants and they may be buried with bad checks. You also need to ask what types of checks they accept (some only deal with NSF checks). You may also be required to do some paperwork (perhaps send one or more letters to bad check writers).
You can probably find your local police department or prosecutor's office in your local phone book. Call the general number and ask if they have some type of program for bad checks (these are often called a "bad check restitution program" or a "worthless check unit"). If your local government does offer such a service, it is almost always free and you simply need to request a packet of information to begin the process. You might be able to find your local department or prosecutor listed on bumchecks.com.
Before turning your bad checks over to the police, why not see what your other check recovery options are? My name is Brad Price and you may contact me by e-mail or phone (574-875-9994).