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Oct 22, 2021

Preventing Payments Fraud with Positive Pay and Security Checks

No single security method can prevent all payments fraud, but this blog offers two suggestions that you can incorporate into a multi-layered approach to security. Learn more about Positive Pay and security checks.

May 31, 2019

Laser Check Printing: MICR Toner vs. Standard Toner

When printing checks, it's always best to use MICR toner in a MICR printer. We don't recommend ever using standard toner or a standard printer. Why? Because meeting ANSI standards is important. It shows that you have done your due diligence to prevent fraud, which could protect you from liability later.

May 28, 2019

History of MICR - Magnetic Ink Character Recognition

While the MICR font is clearly visible on every paper check processed today, that wasn’t always the case. Prior to the mid-1940s, checks were processed manually. As the number of checks increased, finding an automated way to process them became essential.

Mar 29, 2016

Don't Be a Sucker to Check Fraud: 6 Ways to Keep Thieves Away

Paper checks are the number one payment type most susceptible to fraudulent attacks. Learn how to stay vigilant in your fight against check fraud with these 6 tips to keep thieves from harming your business.

Aug 12, 2015

Why MICR Toner Is Critical for Check Security

What makes MICR so important? What constitutes “quality” MICR toner? Will generic toner work? Get answers to your MICR/check security questions here.

Jun 03, 2015

How to Prevent Check Fraud (Part 5): Work With a Trusted Advisor

In the last installment of our webinar, “The 5 Most Important Ways to Prevent Check Fraud,” we discuss the importance of working with a trusted advisor.

May 29, 2015

How to Prevent Check Fraud (Part 4): Anti-Fraud Technologies & MICR Toner

Fighting check fraud requires a combination of secure checks, MICR printing, Positive Pay, and software. Here's how these anti-fraud technologies work together to protect you.

May 22, 2015

How to Prevent Check Fraud (Part 3): Outsmart With Check Security

We’ve put together a five-part series using clips from our webinar to help you fight fraud. Here we discuss how to outsmart scammers with check security.

May 11, 2015

How to Prevent Check Fraud (Part 2): Think Like a Criminal

Each post in this five part series highlights a different tactic to prevent check fraud and protect your business. Here's #2: how to think like a criminal.

May 05, 2015

How to Prevent Check Fraud (Part 1): Get to Know the Numbers

Checks currently lead the pack in payments fraud, at 82%. Knowing the stats is the first step you need to take to prevent your business from falling victim to check fraud.

Mar 02, 2015

Laser Check Security Features & Standards: What You Need to Know

Learn about the laser check security features that checks must include in order to comply with the ANSI standards for check processing security.

Feb 17, 2015

How to Prevent Check Fraud: Check Security Q&A

We sat down with Relyco check expert Deanna Dorvillier to give you a first-hand account of the reality of check fraud and some measures you can take to prevent it from happening to you.

Jan 21, 2015

Check Fraud Statistics and Techniques You Should Know About

This post provides basics facts and information that describe the scope and pervasiveness of check fraud. Find check fraud statistics & common techniques.

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