"Blocking & Tackling" Techniques for Fraud Prevention

Fraud has consistently been a top concern for our members. The resources below contain more detail on fraud prevention techniques mentioned in NBA President and CEO Richard Baier's article in Nebraska Banker​.

Nebraska's Bank Transaction Hold Law
Allows banks to stop or delay suspected fraudulent transactions for up to 30 days
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#BanksNeverAskThat and #PracticeSafeChecks
American Bankers Association (ABA) anti-phishing and anti-fraud campaigns to educate consumers; free to all banks
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ABA Fraud Contact Directory
Online tool that helps banks find the appropriate contact for fraud claims and resolutions
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Gel Pens
ODP Business Solutions is a preferred vendor of the NBA and has gel pens available for your business to help prevent check washing.
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Positive Pay
Enhanced fraud prevention method that requires payers to verify online that a check being presented is valid before the check is cashed
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USPS & Protecting Your Mail
U.S. Postal Inspection Service - Learn More
Informed Delivery - Learn More

​Electronic Check Clearing House Organization (ECCHO)
Support and advocacy for check-related legal and regulatory issues
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Other Resources

NBA Bank Security Products
Thumbprint Signature Program products to help keep your bank safe from financial crimes
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ABA Fraud Prevention Information
Protect Your Small Business Account
The Check Fraud Kill Chain
Crypto Investment Scams
Ransomware Toolkit
Protect Your Bank Against Ransomware
Ransomware Attacks - Tips for Businesses and Consumers
Why Your Money is Safer in a Bank