Nekoma State Bank of LaCrosse has reported that one of their former customers has been writing hot checks from a closed account.

Barry Burkhart with the bank at 801 Main Street in LaCrosse says the case with this woman is different than most similar instances of writing bad checks because “This instance of bad check writing has been ongoing. She can’t seem to get it through her head that it is illegal.”

Burkhart says it’s a good idea if a business has a question about a written check to contact the bank right away to see if there are sufficient funds to cover the amount.

For additional information about this fraud activity contact Nekoma State Bank at 785-222-2400.