Introduction

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Cutting Your Losses
As Easy As 1-2-3

1. Make personal contact with the check writer; if you are unsuccessful, send a courtesy notice. The check writer has 10 days to respond and remit payment. Sample Courtesy Notice

2. If you do not hear from the check writer or receive payment, simply contact the Bad Check Restitution Program at 1-866-740-7118 for a bad check crime report form.

3. Fill out the crime report form, attach originals (you retain photocopies) of all checks and notification documents, such as return receipts and bank notices and mail to:

Alameda County District Attorney
Bad Check Restitution Program

P.O. Box 1079
Oakland, CA 94604-1079
(postal address only)

If you do not receive restitution within 90 days, contact the
Alameda County District Attorney Bad Check Restitution Program.