Check fraud has been an ever-present risk for decades, but it was in the 1980s that the fraudulent use of checks began to skyrocket steadily. Depending on who you ask, the causes range from the growing availability of professional printing and design hardware/software to the fact that the penalties for check fraud are relatively light compared to other forms of robbery while the potential income can go into the millions.
For the average business operating an integrated iSeries 400 environment, debating the reasons for increased check fraud is immaterial. The question is how much risk does their business face? …
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