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IBA Fraud Prevention Tools & Resources

NEW - Fraud-Fighter™ Detection Tools available from Uveritech
Fraud-Fighter™ loss prevention solutions detect counterfeit cash, credit cards, money orders, driver's licenses, passports and other fake ID's with special ultraviolet light technology that instantly reveals hidden security features.

The UV-16, which checks for security features in currency, cashier checks, credit cards, etc., and the FF-1000, which is a bill counter and counterfeit detector.

International Fraud Awareness Week - TBA Soon
Dedicated to increasing fraud awareness and advancing the global fight against fraud. The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), along with official supporters, are proactively taking the steps to minimize the impact of fraud by promoting anti-fraud education. Take the consumer fraud quiz!

Fraud Awareness - Advertising Public Service Announcements
Download these ads for use in your local newspapers.

FRAUD-NET.com
FRAUD-NET provides a secure and instant communication system, allowing bankers and law enforcement officials to share timely information. Access to FRAUD-NET is available to Illinois financial institutions and law enforcement agencies. There are more than 600 users of FRAUD-NET in Illinois, plus thousands of users in 21 other states across the country. As a result, FRAUD-NET has led to the detection of hundreds of incidents of bank fraud resulting in numerous arrests. As more bankers and law enforcement officials use the system, more criminals will be deterred.

No Hats, No Hoods, No Sunglasses Program
The program is aimed at helping deter bank robbers, curb the increase in bank robberies in our state and make our financial institutions safe for employees and customers.

Thumbprint Signature Program®
The program is an effective crime-fighting tool. The program dramatically speeds up the investigation’s identification process and works as a natural deterrent. When non-account holders ask to cash a check, in addition to requesting the standard forms of identification, participating financial institutions also ask them to place an impression of their thumbprint on the face of the check.

Senior Crimestoppers Program

Provides safe and secure living environments for senior housing residents through an effective Senior Crimestoppers Program.

ID Theft Awareness Toolkit
This kit is everything you need to inform your customers about this growing problem of identity theft and what they can do to protect themselves. This tookkit is found in the members only website.

Bank Security Publications & Videotapes
Choose from videotapes or publications that cover information on Security, Operations, the Bank Secrecy Act and more.

Fraud Prevention Reward
Recognizes consumers or bank employees who help in the apprehension of identity thieves or bank fraud perpretrators.

Fraud Resources

Credit Card Companies

Government Agencies

Industry Initiatives and Other Resources

For more information, contact Tamela Squires at 800-783-2265.

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