Riverdale Police Department Financial Crimes Packet
The Riverdale Police Department actively investigates financial crimes. In order to facilitate our investigation, the following information must be presented at the time the report is taken: Affidavit of forgery Checks or a copy of the checks front and back Additional case numbers Account information Complete victim information including phone numbers Any additional documentation, e.g. receipts for credit card transactions Contracts for civil or criminal forgeries, e.g. telephone contracts or applications If any of this information is missing, please gather the information prior to making a report. Please check the following investigative packet prior to submitting a report
FINANCIAL CRIMES INVESTIGATIONS
UTAH CRIMINAL CODES:
FORGERY 76-6-501 (F3) POSSESSION OF A FORGED WRITING OR DEVICE 76-6-502 (F3) ISSUING A BAD CHECK (NSF) 76-6-505 (CHARGE BASED UPON VALUE) THEFT 76-6-412 (CHARGE BASED UPON VALUE) IDENTITY FRAUD 76-6-1102 (CHARGE BASED UPON VALUE) FRAUDULENT USE OF A FINANCIAL TRANSACTION CARD (CREDIT CARD) 76-6506,2 (CHARGE IS BASED UPON VALUE OF PROPERTY OBTAINED) UNLAWFUL ACQUISITION, POSSESSION FTC 76-6-506.3 (F3) FALSELY SIGNING OF CREDIT CARD SALES DRAFT 76-6-506.1 (F3)
FORGERY INVESTIGATIONS
The mere act of possessing a stolen/forged check does not constitute the crime of forgery. You must be able to articulate the ACT (POSSESSION OR PASSING THE CHECK) PLUS the INTENT (WITH PURPOSE TO DEFRAUD). In many cases the criminal will present an explanation why he has the check. And attempt must be made to defeat that explanation for an arrest to be made and supported for prosecution. SUSPECT INFORMATION: If an arrest is not made it is still very important to the case investigation for the officer document all statements the suspects makes. Let the suspect commit to an explanation. A lie which can be proven as a lie can be as good as a confession. Have the suspect explain the source from which they obtained the check. A written statement is preferable. Get as many details as possible. Find out if they have other checks or identification, belonging, to this victim or other persons. Ask for consent to search their person and their vehicle.
FORGERY: INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD INCLUDE:
ADDRESS OF TRANSACTION: Include location of negotiation and phone number DATE AND TIME OF TRANSACTION: Not the date on the check
VICTIM INFORMATION: List all phone NUMBERS and current home addresses. This will include at least the owner of the account and the place or person(s) who received the check. WITNESS INFORMATION: cashier/teller/clerk's home phone and address. BEST EVIDENCE RULE: The check is the evidence arid is therefore taken for evidentiary purposes. If the check is not at the location of the crime the investigation can proceed with a copy as long as the copy clearly shows the front and back of the check or document. If the original check is available it must be produced for the investigation.
LIST DETAILS OF EACH CHECK: Date, amount, payee, ID given, etc. Do not write on
the check(s) and then place into an evidence envelope. Seal the envelope arid mark over the seal with the case number; date and your ID number.
AFFIDAVIT I STATEMENT FROM THE VICTIM: Affidavit or a statement from the
victim must be included before making an arrest. Like any other statement this tells the county attorney what the victim will say in court. The affidavit states the person whose name was forged has looked at the questioned signature and confirmed it is in fact a forgery, and they will assist in prosecution. This prevents the victim from changing their story at a later dale. If it is a cold case have the Victim go to their bank or credit union to obtain the affidavit.
MONETARY VICTIM INFORMATION: Who has the final financial loss from the
crime? Has the financial institution reimbursed the account holder and now suffers the loss?
SOURCE OF THE CHECK: Try to find out how the suspect could have obtained the check(s). Was there a burglary or theft recently from the victim? Does the victim know the
suspect? Has the Victim ever authorized the suspect to sign a check for them?
VIDEO OF THE CRIME: If there is video, seize the videotape arid break off the record
tab on the back of the tape. The videotape is evidence and should be treated as such. If the crime occurs at a financial institution ask them if they can provide still images of the transaction from the videotape. DECEASED VICTIM: Who from the deceased victim’s family is in charge of the estate? Find out when and where the victim died so we can rule out the possibility the victim issued the check before dying. Is there a death certificate? If so, ask for a copy or have one forwarded to detectives.
Riverdale Police Department
4580 S. Weber River Drive Riverdale, Utah 84405
1) I am first duly sworn and state I am: Name__________________________________________________________ Mailing Address_________________________________________________ City, State, Zip Code_____________________________________________ Phone Number Home_________________ Work_______________________ 2) The instrument(s) forged is/are a: (Check the appropriate box) Check Cash Withdrawal Voucher Loan Note (including Co-maker forgery) Other (specify)____________________________________________________________________________ 3) The instrument(s) is/are drawn on__________________________________________ Name of Credit Union or Bank 4) On the instrument(s) I am named as the: (Check the appropriate box) Payee/Endorser (on back of check/share draft or bottom of withdrawal voucher) Maker (on note or face of share draft/check) Co-maker (on a loan) Other (specify) 5) The signature for each instrument(s) listed below and attached to this affidavit is not written nor authorized by me and is a forgery: Date Instrument Number Dollar Amount a) _______________ ____________________ _______________ b) _______________ ____________________ _______________ c) _______________ ____________________ _______________ d) _______________ ____________________ _______________ e) _______________ ____________________ _______________ (If more space is required, use a separate sheet) 6) I did not receive any part of the proceeds of the instrument(s) listed above. This affidavit is made voluntarily for the purpose of establishing the fact that my signature is a forgery. 7) Do you know who forged your signatures? of this page. Yes No If yes, provide details on a separate page or the back
8) I understand this forgery is subject to investigation by local, state and/or federal law enforcement agencies. I may be required to comply with a court order or subpoena to give testimony. 9) I understand making a false sworn statement is subject to federal and/or state statutes and may be punishable by fines and/or by imprisonment. Sign your name five times: 1. ____________________________ 3. ____________________________ 5. ____________________________ 2. ____________________________ 4. ____________________________
I understand that this statement may be presented to a magistrate or a judge in lieu of my sworn testimony at a preliminary examination. I understand that any false statement I make and that I do not believe to be true makes me liable to criminal punishment as a Class A misdemeanor.