FIGHT
CHECK FRAUD - Limit your risk with security
features built into
every check!
All the checks we sell include a rigorouscheck
protection system the EXCEEDS industry guidelines. A
unique combination of security features helps protect your
checks against criminals armed with color copiers, scanners
and chemical ink eradicators.
Defend your business against
the growing problems of check counterfeiting and fraud!
Standard Protection - Most
checks include the seven features noted below at no
extra charge.
Warning Box - Lists
the security features that are in place, and describe how to detect
if the check has been copied or altered.
Security Screen - The
words "Original Document" that appear in the screened background
are printed in specially formulated inks and graphics, making the
check resistant to copying or scanning.
Padlock Icon and Warning - Check
Payment Systems Association approved security sign warns potential
criminals that the check has protective features. Refers the recipient
to the back for details.
Chemical Sensitive Paper - Stains
and spots may appear when an attempt is made to remove the check
information with chemical ink eradicators.
Fluorescent Fibers - Only
visible under ultraviolet light. They can't be photocopied or scanned,
which aids in authentication.
Erasure Protection - Attempts
to alter check information by erasure may produce a white mark
in the background pattern.
Microprint Signature Line - The
signature line is tiny text that's difficult to reproduce cleanly
using copiers or scanners. Standard on Laser and One Write Checks.
Additional Custom Security Features
Artificial and authentic (real) watermarks
Intricate detailed borders and pantographs
Step-and -repeat pantographs
Custom microprint signature lines
Thermochromic ink
Warning bands
Bleed-thru numbering
Facts From the National Check Fraud Center
Check fraud and counterfeiting result
in estimated losses of $10 billion+ annually and growing.
According to current UCC Codes, your business could be
held liable for losses incurred if you do not follow
"reasonable commercial standards" to protect your checks.