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Article: Thumbprint signature leaves a mark on check fraud
- Article from:
- Texas Banking
- Article date:
- December 1, 1996
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CopyrightCopyright Texas Banker Association Dec 1996. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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Program Hits One Year Anniversary
A program developed by the Texas Bankers Association and the Clearing House Association of the Southwest is significantly impacting the amount of check fraud reported in Texas. Called Thumbprint Signature, the effort aimed at reducing fraud and protecting bank customers is responsible for a 71 percent reduction in the amount of non-customer check fraud reported by Texas banks.
The program addresses a growing check fraud problem being experienced by Texas banks and their customers. In 1995, $650 million was lost to check fraud across the country. Check fraud cost Texas financial institutions $42 million last year, but the cost to bank customers can be much ...