Cheque Fraud
Learn how to protect yourself from cheque fraud and safeguard your money with easy-to-understand tips and advice.
Although cheque usage in Ireland has declined significantly, fraudsters continue to use cheques as a means to make money and defraud customers.
Key Advice
Be Informed:
- When sending cheques in the post, send securely and avoid using window envelopes.
- Cross all cheques ‘a/c payee’ only’.
Be Alert:
- Ensure all issued cheques and unused cheque numbers are accounted for. Check this when you get a new cheque book and review regularly to ensure no cheques are missing.
Be Secure:
- Keep cheques in a secure place.
- Control who has access to your cheque book.
- Do not sign cheques in advance.