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What Is a Stop Payment and How Does It Work?

A stop payment is a request you make to your bank or credit union to cancel a check before it’s processed. This step can help protect your money and prevent unwanted transactions. You can request a ...
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Man put stop payment on a $5,700 check, but it was cashed two years later

Two years ago, Arnie Shatz from Santa Ana wrote a check to pay a $5,700 bill. “I pay all my bills by check. I’m a dinosaur,” he joked. Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7, wherever you are. The ...