"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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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
Learn More
ABA Fraud Contact Directory
Online tool that helps banks find the appropriate contact for fraud claims and resolutions
Learn More
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.
Learn More
Positive Pay
Enhanced fraud prevention method that requires payers to verify online that a check being presented is valid before the check is cashed
Learn More
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
Learn More
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
Thumbprint Signature Program products to help keep your bank safe from financial crimes
Learn More
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