As the holiday season approaches, the joy of giving and receiving is in the air. However, amidst the festivities and goodwill, there's an unfortunate Grinch lurking in the shadows – the threat of check fraud. With the increasing sophistication of criminal techniques, safeguarding your finances during the holidays becomes crucial. This blog post will discuss MICR toner, its weaknesses, and how MICR Toner Secure by TROY Group can prevent check fraud.
Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) technology has long been the standard for secure and efficient check processing. MICR toner's magnetic properties help bank machines read check information accurately and quickly. This ensures smooth financial transactions without manual data entry.
Not only does MICR play a crucial role when it comes to check printing, but it’s also a requirement by the ABA, ANSI, and CPA for all checks. If you do not print a check with MICR Toner, then the bank may subject your business to fees or rejections.
Despite its efficiency, traditional MICR toner is not impervious to the threat of check fraud. Techniques like check washing, where criminals erase or alter the details on checks by way of chemical alteration, pose a significant threat. This can lead to unauthorized fund transfers, putting a damper on the holiday spirit.
These fraud techniques may sound outdated but check fraud through mail theft and check washing has more than doubled over the past three years, according to an alert issued by FinCen – that’s 680,000 reported cases just this year.
Even though electronic payments are on the rise, individuals and businesses all over the globe still use checks every day.
Business transactions still rely heavily on checks, as paper checks account for 42% of B2B payments being settled by way of paper checks. Not only that, but a whopping 81% of businesses still use checks to pay other firms, making it the most common B2B payment method.
So, as businesses continue to heavily rely on checks and as check fraud is increasing, how can companies ensure that they protect the safety of their financial transactions from potential theft?
TROY Group has the answer. As the beacon of innovation in the world of financial security, TROY has a patented solution for keeping checks safe from fraud. In 2005, TROY recognized the vulnerabilities of traditional MICR toner and developed MICR Toner Secure, a cutting-edge solution designed to thwart the Grinch-like efforts of check fraudsters.
MICR Toner Secure's effectiveness relies on its ability to release our patented red dye whenever someone attempts a chemical alteration on a check printed with MICR Toner Secure.
Picture this: a fraudster attempts to alter the details on a check using chemicals or solvents. Instantly, the MICR Toner Secure springs into action, releasing a bright red dye that not only ruins the criminal's efforts but also serves as a visible alert to the bank and account holders. The only course of action for the bank to take would be to void the check and alert your businesses.
Not only does MICR Toner Secure actively protect against check washing attempts, but exceeds ABA, ANSI, and CPA banking standards with its high adhesion, guaranteeing print quality and added fraud protection. You cannot easily scrape or wash printed data without damaging the check paper.
Protection Against Check Washing: MICR Toner Secure acts as a formidable barrier against check washing attempts, ensuring the integrity of your financial transactions during the holiday season.
Visible Deterrence: The red dye released by MICR Toner Secure not only foils fraud attempts but also acts as a visual deterrent, sending a clear message to potential criminals that their efforts will not go unnoticed.
Peace of Mind for the Holidays: Enjoy the holiday season knowing that your checks are fortified against the Grinch of check fraud.
Because TROY Group is an HP OEM partner, MICR Toner Secure is the only implemented HP OEM toner cartridges that are compatible with TROY HP MICR printers, ensuring compatibility with respective printers providing security, quality, and overall, end-to-end protection for your checks
With 60 years of experience and 30 years as an HP partner, TROY’s expertise in quality MICR is unmatched. Our in-house research facility employs skilled technicians who dedicate substantial engineering efforts to create every TROY MICR Toner Secure cartridge. The outcome is an outstanding MICR product characterized by exceptional performance.
As you gear up for the holiday season, don't let the threat of check fraud steal your joy. Upgrade to TROY MICR Toner Secure and ensure that your financial transactions remain secure and untarnished. After all, the holidays are a time for celebration, not for worrying about the safety of your checks. Choose innovation, choose security – choose TROY MICR Toner Secure.