I'm worried about becoming a victim of cheque fraud, what can I do to protect myself?

The below actions can help protect you against becoming a victim of cheque fraud:

  • Don’t accept cheques from people you don’t know and/or trust
  • Be aware that money credited to your account from a stolen or counterfeit cheque could be reclaimed
  • Consider safer forms of payment such as a CHAPS payment (a guaranteed, same-day bank transfer)
  • Always keep your chequebook in a safe place
  • Report any missing cheques to us immediately to enable us to apply a 'Stop' against the missing cheque numbers
  • Always check your bank statements carefully for suspicious or unknown transactions

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