Elders Target of Check Fraud Crises
 

By Paul Greenwood - Deputy District Attorney
Head of Elder Abuse Prosecution Unit
San Diego District Attorney's Office

Financial elder exploitation is surfacing as one of this country’s most insidious crimes, and perpetrators are finding innovative methods to separate seniors from their hard earned life savings. Common caretaker theft consists of misappropriation of checks and forgeries, and banks are being held liable by new state laws protecting against Elder Abuse. Read more>>
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Forgery Solution News
Enterprise Bank Signs Deal to Use Mitek's Image Analytics to Protect Against Forgeries and Counterfeit Checks
Enterprise Bank & Trust was looking to implement a more stringent and automated check review process to protect the bank and it’s customers from check fraud loss. Ultimately, the bank selected Mitek’s Fraud Protect System as their winning solution. Enterprise Bank & Trust uses Bisys solutions for their item processing, which fully integrates with Mitek Systems. Read More>>

Mitek's FraudProtect™ System Helps Girard National Bank Improve Customer Service and Retention “Above and beyond finding fraudulent checks, protecting our customer’s identity and confidentiality is paramount at Girard National,” says Cindy Bright, Head of Operations, at the Bank. “Our customers are very appreciative of receiving a call if a check is not signed, or if we are questioning the signature.” These measures help differentiate Girard National Bank as an innovative institution taking proactive steps to stop fraud within their community. Read More>>

Recognition Solution News
Retail Decisions Selects Mitek System's Distributed Recognition Software for Merchant Check Processing
ReD has launched ReD eCheck, a complete check imaging solution for merchants incorporating Mitek’s QuickStrokes™ and QuickFX™ distributed recognition software. By embedding Mitek’s technology, ReD can provide merchants with the capability to capture and electronically transport check images to their bank from remote locations, resulting in improved funds availability and lower paper check handling costs. Read more>>
Product Updates
 

NEW FraudProtect System 2.2 & NEW FraudProtect Toolkit 2.2: Mitek Systems announces the release of FraudProtect™ System V2.2 and FraudProtect Toolkit 2.2 which includes improved image analysis tests that automatically detect fraud in demand drafts - the latest challenge posed by the increased availability of on-line banking.Read More>>

NEW QuickStrokes 3.3: QuickStrokes 3.3 has numerous “under-the-hood” enhancements to throughput, accuracy/read rate, as well as installation. Thanks to improved voting logic and other changes, both accuracy and read rate have been improved. In view of the demand for web services support and scalability, QuickStrokes 3.3 makes more efficient use of computers with multiple CPUs and Hyperthreading CPUs through better management of concurrent processes and threads. Read More>>
 
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Take the "Jonnie Kash" Challenge! Visit Mitek at a conference near you to see The FraudProtect System in action.

ICBA National Convention & Techworld
March 6 - 10, 2006
The Wynn Hotel
Las Vegas, NV

Open Solutions Client Conference
April 9 -12
Caesars Palace
Las Vegas, NV

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