Dependable Business Forms check protect safety features offer security against check fraud

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Dependable Business Forms: Check Protect Features

Counterfeiting and forgeries are on the rise in the U.S. and abroad, making Fraud a worldwide growth industry. Estimated financial losses due to check fraud in the U.S. were $20 billion in 1998.

As check fraud skyrockets, the legal responsibility has been shifted from banks to account holders, unless the issuer has shown due diligence in protecting its check. According to a 1998 Supreme Court ruling, "The issuer of the document is held legally responsible; the omission to use the most effectual protection against alteration is evidence of neglect, which renders him responsible for the fraudulent amount."

Using safety features to protect your documents may significantly reduce your liability for a loss in the event of fraud. Fortunately, these same features will effectively deter criminals from attempting to alter the document in the first place. If a check is difficult to alter, criminals will look elsewhere for easier prey.

Dependable Business Forms is now offering you an effective way to protect your documents. Our "Check Protect" features incorporates several security deterrents into your documents.

"Check Protect" Features includes the following:

Artificial Watermark on Back- Visible at a 45 degree angle. Difficult to impossible to scan or copy. The words "Check-Protect" appear on backer omni-directional and are visible under UV light. Includes warning band on face of document.

Warning Band- Printed on face of document to draw attention to security features.

Brownstain- Bleach reactive Brownstain incorporated in paper makes attempts at alteration clearly visible. The "VOID" appears in 6 different languages.

Black & Blue Dye- Sensitive to alteration by a wide range of ink eradication solvents. Attempts at alteration clearly detectable.

Fluorescent Fibers (Invisible)- Inclusion of green fibers visible only under UV light. Cannot be scanned or reproduced on color copier or printer.

Copy Void Feature- If a copy is made of your check, the work VOID will show up on the copy.

All features available on 24# MICR and 26# CD sheets.

Please contact us via telephone or email if you would like more information.

Dependable Business Forms × 1007 Primrose Court × Lexington, KY 40511 × (p) 800-755-5341 × (f) 859-253-9211 × email