ICBA’s Check Fraud Task Force published a guide that explains the solutions available to community banks to detect instances of check fraud.

Background: Check Fraud: Detection Mechanisms was developed by the community bankers who are part of ICBA’s Check Fraud Task Force. It is intended to serve as a high-level reference for community banks to evaluate tools and leverage internal practices to identify and prevent check fraud.

Details: The guide covers technology solutions, such as software and federal government systems, and operational mechanisms, such as check cashing limits and new account reviews.

Contact ICBA: ICBA continues to raise awareness of check fraud in the news media and encourages community bankers to share their experiences and input on the challenge of check fraud at [email protected].

More Resources: For more information on check fraud, community bankers can:

  • Download ICBA’s check fraud guide.

  • Join the fraud subgroup on ICBA Community.

  • Listen to an Independent Banker podcast on the issue.

  • Read Independent Banker’s latest article on check fraud mitigation tips.

  • Watch the recording of ICBA’s ThinkTECH Solutions Forum on fraud.