A bad check is a check that cannot be processed due to insufficient funds or a closed account, also known as an NSF (Non-Sufficient Funds) check or rubber check.
A rubber check refers to a check that cannot be processed due to insufficient funds in the account it is drawn from. The term 'rubber' signifies the check's ability to bounce back, similar to a rubber ball, indicating its return to the issuer by the bank.
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