<prompt> Human: My SOs parents received a check in the mail addressed to her in her name, payable to her only. Her parents refuse to give her the check because they want the money for themselves. Wed like to retrieve the check but were not sure what steps to take. Any advice?  <response>: If it came to her via the US mail and they basically took it, thats a really big issue. Perhaps you should explain to them that they need to produce the check or you will contact the postmaster, which will make it a federal case. 