Legal Definitions - raised check

Definition: A check whose face amount has been increased, usually without the knowledge of the issuer. This act is considered an alteration under the UCC.

Example: John writes a check to his landlord for $500 to pay his rent. However, someone steals the check and alters the amount to $5,000 before cashing it. This is an example of a raised check.

This example illustrates how a raised check can be used to commit fraud. The person who altered the check increased the amount to benefit themselves, without the knowledge or consent of the check's issuer. This is illegal and can result in serious consequences for the perpetrator.