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Despite printers’ and businesses’ best efforts, counterfeiters discover and use new techniques. “Criminal skills advance as rapidly as the check printing industry develops new technologies to deter frauds,” Casey said.

One of the most important ways to prepare for and prevent fraud is to stay apprised of the new changes and features to the ever-expanding landscape—and make the necessary updates.

“Check printers interested in preserving and growing their business are constantly offering new ideas to their customers,” said LaBrant, listing continuous maintenance and evaluation of security features as preventative measures.

SICPA Securink Corp. is making a few changes of its own, improving upon designs by upgrading color-shifting inks and other ink-based features. Pyramid Checks & Printing is considering incorporating thermodynamic ink into its laser and one-write checks; and in addition to The FTI Group’s new ink, it recently introduced a low-cost security paper that allows ultra-violet light to work on paper.