Kited checks, also known as "hot checks," refer to a type of financial fraud where someone intentionally writes a check knowing that they do not have sufficient funds to cover it. Some common synonyms for kited checks include overdraft, bounced checks, rubber checks, bad checks, and non-sufficient funds (NSF) checks. In many cases, individuals who write kited checks are subject to legal consequences, including fines and even jail time in some instances. To avoid the risks associated with kiting checks, individuals should ensure that they have sufficient funds in their bank account before writing checks or using other types of payment methods.