Irving, TX
IPD
Financial Crimes

Thumbprint Signature Program

Help Reduce Your Losses Due To Check Fraud:

As the fastest growing crime in America, check fraud costs you money! There are two simple, inexpensive programs designed to help you reduce your losses to check fraud, while at the same time helping law enforcement catch and prosecute the criminals committing this crime. They are called "Thumbprint Signature Program" and "Crime Bite Authentiprint Identification System".

The "Thumbprint Signature Program" and the "Crime Bite Authentiprint Identification System" are simple and quick. They use special inkless pads that leave no stain on your finger. Any residue disappears when you rub your fingers together.

What is it?

These systems were designed specifically for financial institutions and retailers, which protects citizens from forgery of their signature and identity theft while aiding law enforcement.

  • A simple, easy way to use security device.
  • Provides a clear, clean, print for positive identification.
  • An effective deterrent device for check fraud related offenses.
  • Involves financial institutions or any merchant obtaining the "thumbprint" of any "non-account holder" cashing or paying with a check at a designated location.

How does it work?

  • The "Thumbprint" is used in conjunction with normally accepted pieces of identification.
  • The person cashing/paying with the check must place their right thumb on an inkless touch pad and then place their thumb in the space between the memo and signature lines. This will leave a clear thumbprint of the person passing the check.
  • Those attempting to pass fraudulent checks will be deterred, because they will not want to leave their fingerprint for identification purposes.
  • The fingerprint will help identify criminals committing check fraud offenses.

How can I participate?

You can contact one or both of the programs listed below to learn more and purchase the needed materials or simply type "Thumbprint Signature Pads" in the search box of your web browser to view other options. You will also be able to get detailed information on the "Thumbprint Signature Program".

Thumbprint Signature Program

Texas Bankers Association
 202 W. 10th St.
 Austin, Texas 78701
 Phone: 512-472-7391
 Fax: 512-472-0130
 On the Internet: www.texasbankers.com

Crime Bite Authentiprint Identification System:

Crime Bite, LTD
 1715 Citation Dr.
 Aiken SC 29803
 Phone: 800-789-1996
 Fax: 803-644-0708
 On the Internet: www.crimebite.com

Banks that participated in the "Thumbprint Signature Program have realized a 47% decrease in check fraud, saving more than 2.5 million dollars. These simple, but effective programs could help reduce your losses too.