What protection is there against cheque fraud?
The industry has successfully introduced the Cheque Printer Accreditation Scheme (CPAS) which has over 80 accredited printers. The Scheme lays down security standards to protect against counterfeiting and fraudulent alteration of cheques and Best Practice Guidelines are available to assist designers, printers, business customers and bank staff in this regard. The Dedicated Cheque and Plastic Crime Unit (DCPCU) was set up in April 2002 to target organised criminal gangs heavily involved in counterfeiting. The banking industry funds this specialist police Unit, which consists of banking fraud investigators working alongside police personnel and cheque fraud is included in its remit.
