Here are some common reasons people write checks to themselves: Moving money between banks when online transfers aren’t an option. Withdrawing cash if you don’t have a debit card handy.

"People don’t always have joint bank accounts ... you can make it out to that one. You could also write a check out to "cash," just remember it's a potential security issue, as anyone could ...

Police say a woman stole over $11,000 from a man by writing herself checks and forging his signature. Police say Kimberlie Tayoun, 34, wrote and cashed 35 ...