<prompt> Human: im sorry if this is not fit for PF, i wasnt really sure where to put it. anyways long story short, I had a deposit returned to me but they addressed the check to Chris Ronin when in fact that is not my last name, they must have just assumed it was ronin from my online name. Will my bank give me trouble with this? or can i legally cross it out, fix it and initial it with the check senders permission? Id like to save them the hassle of sending another one due to the location they are in.  <response>: No, you cant alter the check. Ask the check-writer to send you a correct check. 