We recommend the following things.
- Do not keep checks or credit/debit cards in your vehicle.
- If your checking account is no longer active destroy your remaining checks.
- If you work at a store where checks are accepted please verify the individuals information by requesting to look at their identification. Make sure the information on the ID and check match. Write down the drivers license number of the subject making the purchase on the check. If the subject has already written down this information please DOUBLE CHECK that the information is correct by looking at the drivers license. Make sure the subject passing the check and the photo ID are the same person.
- Do not loan out your credit/debit devices where the information can be copied down and used later by someone else.
- Store extra boxes of checks in a secure area inside your home or business.
