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Skip Navigation LinksClark County, NV > County Services > District Attorney > Bad Check Unit > Other Things You Can Do to Prevent Bad Check Fraud

Other Things You Can Do to Prevent Bad Check Fraud

 

Overview

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What is a Bad Check?

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Establishing Your Policies and Procedures for Accepting Checks

3.

Working with Customers

4.

How to Decline a Check Diplomatically

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Types of Government Issued ID

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Checklist for Cashiers

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Some Tips for Detecting Fraudulent Checks

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The First Steps to Take if You Get a Bad Check

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What You Must Send the Bad Check Unit

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What Actions Does the District Attorney's Office Take?

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Prosecution

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Other Things You Can Do to Prevent Bad Check Fraud

 

If you are going to utilize our services, you must display a sign in your store, showing your cooperation with the Clark County District Attorneys Office.   Not only will this put bad check writers on notice, but it may make your regular, honest customers a little more patient with your procedures. A sign is included in your packet.   If you need another copy, please contact our office

If you take a high volume of checks, we strongly urge you to implement a photo or camera process for subsequent identification.   This also acts as a strong deterrent to bad checks.

During Christmas, back-to-school, or other busy seasons, store employees are distracted and busy, and professional bad check writers may be working in the area.   Please ask your employees to use special care during these times.

If a persons check has bounced before, do not take another check .  

Please use this manual as a resource for training employees who will be accepting checks.   You should review it with them before traditionally busy seasons.

If you would like additional help, please call us.

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