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Business | Personal | Check
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| Did you know that the cost of check fraud continues
to rise and now averages about $1,163 per victim? |
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If you want to protect yourself and your company from check
fraud, Thermochromic ink could become your new favorite term!
The security of your accounts has always been the highest priority
for Missouri Bank. However, as white collar crime continues
to grow, it becomes increasingly important for businesses to
take a proactive role in their own internal security and protection.
In fact, the Uniform Commercial Code requires businesses to take
steps to prevent fraud.
Thermochromic ink checks are one of the fraud prevention tools
about which we are most excited. We've enclosed
a sample from one of our trusted partners, Midwest Safeguard
Systems, Inc.
To validate the check's authenticity, simply rub or breathe
on the pink symbol. If the check is authentic, the symbol
will disappear, then reappear after the Thermochromic ink cools. This
special ink symbol cannot be duplicated, scanned or photocopied.
Using Thermochromic ink check stock can both reduce your chance
of check fraud and decrease your liability in the event of fraud. Just
as important, it can help give you peace of mind.
Your account security is a team effort. Thermochromic
ink checks are just one of several tools we can recommend or
offer. If you are interested in
improving your internal financial security controls, we encourage
you to give us a call. We would welcome the opportunity
to work with you.
Government contacts if you think you’re a victom of identity
theft:
1-877-idtheft
Government
site
Other resources:
fraudwatchinternational.com
Phishing
Brochure
If your credit card has been lost, stolen or compromised, call
any of the toll-free numbers below and they will notify the other
two entities for you.
- Equifax -
800-525-6285
- Experian -
888-397-3742
- TransUnion - 800-680-7289
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