Check Security Features
“According to the National Check fraud center, check fraud and counterfeiting
are among the fastest growing problems affecting the nation’s financial
system, producing estimated annual losses of $10 billion and continues
at an alarming rate”
Lock out the competition by adding security
features to your next check order.
Let PrintlinkPalmer show you how.
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Warning Bands
Highlighted by the industry standard padlock icon, security check
borders explain in detail the security features contained in the check. |
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Safety Papers
• Artificial watermark – visible when held at 45 degree
angle for immediate verification. Copy resistant.
• Fluorescent fibers – are visible as yellow/green under
black light.
• Erasure protection – attempts to alter original will
smear or smudge. |
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Micro Printing
Used within a checks design, micro printing is small type that appears
as grey line to the naked eye. Not readable when copied or laser printed. |
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Bleed Through Numbers
Bleed thru Arabic and magnetic numbers are copy resistant and are
difficult to duplicate. |
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Other Tips For
Added Security
• Add a void pantograph
• Add a warning box to the back side of checks.
• Specify that carton labels do not mention the work “check”.
• Print checks in 2 or more colors.
• Ship checks with companies that provide barcode delivery track
systems. |