Document fraud is a growing trend. As a result of recent changes in the Universal Commercial Code (UCC), businesses must show that "ordinary care" or "due diligence" was taken to protect their negotiable documents.

It is more important than ever to use document security features to protect your checks and negotiable documents. Financial institutions are no longer responsible for losses. Your business can be held liable, if you fail to take reasonable protection measures.

Typical applications that require security features
Accounts payable checks Payroll checks Money orders Gift certificates Stock certificates Credit reports Identification cards	Event tickets Transcripts Coupons Warranties Legal certificates Hospital forms Prescription pads

The facts on document fraud are staggering.

Each day hundreds of businesses are victims of check fraud and counterfeiting. Today's technology can provide anybody the tools necessary to fraudulently duplicate and manipulate checks and confidential documents. In addition to physical tampering, color copiers, PC's and scanners are now the counterfeiters' weapons of choice. Added security features are necessary to protect your checks and negotiable documents.

Available Security Features
Warning Borders	Warning Borders alert the recipient of a document that security features are present.
Micro Printing	Type printed so small that it appears to be a solid line and can only be read under magnification. When copied or scanned, the micro print message becomes unreadable.
Void Pantograph	Optical Deterrent Technology makes it extremely difficult for counterfeiters to reproduce checks on color copiers or scanners. The word "VOID" appears when copied or scanned.
Security Papers	Papers that are manufactured directly from the mill to contain overt (visible) and covert (hidden) security features.
Bleed Through Numbering	A dye in the ink used for numbering on checks and forms will bleed through to the back of the document thus verifying it's authenticity. It is not available on laser cut sheet products.
Watermarks	Watermarks are a very effective method of verifying that a document is an original. Security papers are available with artificial and true watermarks. Custom artificial watermarks can be printed with your logo or name.
Ultraviolet (UV) Ink	An invisible ink is used to print images that appear under ultraviolet (black) light to provide immediate verification of authenticity.