Stuart Stone
You are correct Pete Daoust, which is the problem I had in the first situation...that account has been closed.
My rationalisation for trying this approach was this:
The PERSON was used to create the account because personal identification was required to open the account (passport and drivers licence if I remember correctly).
That's why I'm testing the approach again as I can provide evidence to them that they received the cheque which enables them to balance their books.
Beyond them balancing their books, there is no obligation for them to keep the slave as a customer.