O.K….We sold a really nice (And expensive…2K) rifle to a Man who we were familiar with…(Parent of one of our child’s friend)….But not real close to….So we extended some trust by accepting a Check from him as he owns a small business for rifle supplies…. (Small time manufacturing for rifles…Stocks, handguards, etc…) He also has an 07 FFL ( A license for manufacturing). When he got the rifle, We got a copy of his DL, FFL, bill of sale(He kept trying to backdate it), and the check……He asked if we could wait for 3-5 business days to cash the check as he wanted to sell the rifle to "someone else" through his business who wanted to use a credit card and he would have the money in 3-5 days in his account. We deposited the check after 5 days. The check was returned with all kinds of charges and so on…He will not return our calls or email. His voice mailbox is full. It has been 4 days. What are some realistic options? Any real legal action we can use now?
There were two charges…Both related to his check(*RETURNED DEPOSITED ITEM and MAINTENANCE)…We covered our end for sure and didn’t spend anything against his check…But we’re out 2k none the less. The fee’s are small time. The real issue for us is the rifle and the money owed for it. because of the nature…We’re wondering who to call first…Local police…DA….ATF….?

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