Pub. 14 2019-2020 Issue 3

NEBRASKA BANKERS ASSOCIATION 15 Extraordinary Service for Extraordinary Members Thumbprint Signature Program Check fraud costs banks and their customers millions of dollars each year. Through the Thumbprint Signature Program, banks can send a clear message to criminals that check fraud will not be tolerated. Touch Pads leave no stains or residue and are used to deter check fraud. Thumbprints are used by law enforcement officials in cases where fraud is suspected. The ink pads have a shelf life of 18 months or a minimum of 500 impressions. Teller window displays are 6” x 3” “tent-style” displays that read, “For the protection of our customers, Thumbprint Signatures will be obtained from all non-account holders seeking to cash checks.” Statement stuffers are 3.5” x 7.5” brochures that explain the mechanics of the program. They are available in English and Spanish. Send them as a public service announcement to account holders and have plenty available for anyone who might have questions about the program. Decals should be posted at all entrances and drive-through stations to let people know of your participation and to warn potential criminals that their crimes will not go undetected. All items listed below feature the Thumbprint Signature logo printed in red and black. For questions or to place an order: Phone (402) 474-1555 nbaproducts@nebankers.org www.nebankers.org • Non-accountholders asking to cash a check place an impression of their thumbprint on the face of the check using a small “inkless” touch pad. • Thumbprint Signature is a natural deterrent - criminals seeking to commit check fraud are unlikely to put their thumbprints on bogus checks. • The thumbprint signature can be used by law enforcement agencies in the investigation of claims made by accountholders. It dramatically speeds up the investigation’s identiication process. • Even with the implementation of Check 21, the program continues to be a valuable resource in ighting fraud. • Thumbprint Signature is an inexpensive way to prevent fraud without inconveniencing customers.