The Orange Police Department, in cooperation with the Orange Chamber of Commerce, is kicking off the Right Thumb Print Program. This program can reduce the losses resulting from forged, counterfeit, non-sufficient and "account closed" checks while increasing the likelihood of restitution. The Right Thumb Print Program is also a simple and inexpensive way to deter criminals from victimizing businesses in Orange.
This program has been effective in surrounding cities in reducing economic crimes.
The program is very simple. After the bank, merchant or anyone accepting checks obtains verifying information, they simply have the person presenting the check place his right thumbprint on the face of it. Inkless pads are available through through these locations:
Orange Chamber of Commerce, 531 E. Chapman Ave., Suite A, Orange, CA 92866. 714-538-3581.
Identicator Corporation, 4051 Glencoe Avenum, #9, Marina del Rey, CA 90292. 310-305-8181. http://www.TouchSignature.com
Signature Security Inc., P.O. Box 24269, Omaha, NE 68124. 402-392-1512.
The Orange Police Department and the Orange Chamber of Commerce have pamphlets available for the public and merchants which go into detail about the program and how to protect your business.
For additional information, please contact the Checks and Fraud Unit at 714-744-7557 or 744-7571.
