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MaxProtect Checks by Sage Checks and Forms

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Security Feature Comparison
Check Options
Check Bundle
FAQ

All Sage checks feature preventive measures against check fraud, but our line of MaxProtect Checks takes security to a new level. MaxProtect Checks include 29 security features from visible and invisible fluorescent fibers to holograms and watermarks. Explore all features of our MaxProtect Checks with the interactive guide below.

Foil Hologram—additional protection against duplication of the document.

Thermochromatic Heat-Sensitive Icon—ink disappears when warmed by touch or breath and reappears upon cooling, immediately providing authentication.

Toner Adhesion—toner is nearly impossible to remove without visible damage to the paper.

Prismatic Multicolored Background—subtle gradations of color make it difficult to copy or

reproduce.

Chemically Reactive Paper—uniquely treated paper creates stains, spots, or discoloration if chemicals are used to alter or wash checks.

Invisible Fluorescent Fibers—embedded within the paper and visible only under ultraviolet light make reproduction nearly impossible.

Visible Fibers—randomly placed on both sides of paper make copying difficult.

Colored Pantograph—background design, a white background, indicates check alteration.

True Watermark—can only be produced at the time of paper stock manufacturing and cannot be

replicated by conventional photocopiers.

Order our highest security checks to help protect your business from fraud and the only checks guaranteed by Sage to be 100% compatible with your software.

To order MaxProtect Checks, please visit www.SageChecks.com and select your software to ensure compatibility or call 800-538-5514 to speak with a Security Specialist today.

Security Feature	Benefit	Sage MaxProtect Checks	Typical Standard Computer Checks
Extensive List of Security Features (Warning Box)	Helps Holder Judge Authenticity
Ultraviolet Dull Paper	Allows Comparison vs. Traditional Copy Paper
Padlock Icon	Ensures Industry Guidelines are Met
Microprint on Back	Allows Authentication by Magnification
Colored Background	White Background Indicates Alteration
"Original Document" Backer (Security Screen)	"Original Document" will Distort when Scanned
True Watermark	Image Will Not Scan or Copy
Check Paper Stock Guarded 24/7	Limits Duplication Opportunities
Thermochromatic Heat Sensitive Icon	Ink Disappears When Warmed
Prismatic Multicolored Background	Subtle Color Changes Makes Copying Difficult
Invisible Fluorescent Fibers	Black (UV) Light Reveals Fibers
Visible Fluorescent Fibers	Random Fibers Complicates Copying
Microprint on Signature Line	Allows Authentication by Magnification
Microprint in Border	Allows Authentication by Magnification
Chemical Sensitive Ink or Security Ink (Fugitive Ink)	Makes Signs of Chemical Tampering Visible
"VOID" Indication	Voids Checks When Photocopied
Patented Designed Backer (Security Weave)	Deters Counterfeiting/Reproduction
Toner Adhesion Coating on Check	Damages Paper When Ink Removed
Chemically Reactive Paper	Makes Signs of Chemical Tampering Visible
High-Resolution Intricate Border	Distorts When Copied
Highlight of Security Features on Check (Warning Band)	Helps Holder Judge Authenticity
Hologram	Increases Duplication Difficulty

Check Options

MaxProtect Checks come in Multi-Purpose, Accounts Payable, and Payroll formats, and you can choose from three color options: Hologram Blue, Hologram Maroon, and Hologram Green.

Item	250	500	1,000	2,000
High-Security (MaxProtect) Checks One Part	$134.95	$186.95	$261.95	$444.95
Double-Window Envelopes Self-Seal	$61.95	$86.95	$133.95	$231.95

Prices effective 4/12. Prices, colors, and quantities subject to change without notice.

Secure Storage Box

Get organized and keep your checks secure with our Premium Secure Storage Case. This durable, faux leather, lockable case secures over 500 laser checks or other documents. The lined interior helps protect your valuable documents, while the lock helps provide protection from fraudulent activities.

Specifications:
Inside: 9 1/8" x 11 5/8" x 3"
Overall: 10" x 12 1/2" x 3 5/8"
Price: $29.95
Item #SECUREBOX

Or call 800-617-3224

Starter Bundle

The fastest way to get up and going with your Sage software as well as a quick and easy way to present a professional image.

100 Multi-Purpose MaxProtect Checks.
100 Self-Sealing Double Window Envelopes.*
50 Laser Deposit Tickets (Sage 50 Accounting—U.S. Edition only) or one Manual Deposit Book.
Endorsement Stamp.

*Customers using Sage DacEasy may require single-window envelopes.

Call 800-617-3224 to place your order for the Starter Bundle.

MaxProtect Check Bundle

Protect your business to the fullest with one bundle that includes all our security products for one low price.

Multi-Purpose MaxProtect Check

29 security features manufactured into the paper stock to deter check fraud through photocopying, chemical washing, and imprint lifting.

$134.95 for 250 checks

Secure Storage Box

A premium, lockable case secures over 500 laser checks or other important documents.

$29.95
Item #SECUREBOX

Security-Lined, Self-Seal Envelopes

A security pattern on the inside makes it difficult to view contents of these envelopes. Flap requires no moistening to seal.

$61.95 for 250 double-window, self-seal envelopes.

Security Pens

Vibrant gel ink dries quickly to prevent smudging and blurring, the rubber grip provides comfort and control, and the retractable tip preserves the ink.

$8.95 per pack of 3 pens
Item #SPEN3

Secure Stamper

Special black ink obscures private information so it cannot be easily read, scanned, or copied.

$17.95 each
Item #SSTMPB

Counterfeit Pens

Mark U.S. currency bills with this pen to help determine legitimacy. A clear or amber mark passes the test, but if a dark brown or black mark appears then the bill is suspect.

$8.95 per pack of 3 pens
Item #CPEN

Purchased separately, the above products would cost $262.70.
Buy the bundle and save nearly $35.

Call 800-617-3224 to order the MaxProtect Check Bundle.

FAQ

Question: Do my standard checks include any security features?

Answer: Yes, all Sage checks have built-in security features. However, as check fraud has become more prevalent, Sage Checks and Forms decided to take a proactive approach to help customers prevent it. The MaxProtect Check has nearly tripled the number of security features of our standard check to aid in deterring criminals from trying to wash, lift, and alter sensitive information from checks and assist payees to recognize and not accept fraudulent checks.

The MaxProtect Check has a special foil hologram, a thermochromatic heat sensitive icon, visible and invisible fluorescent fibers, and a prismatic multicolored background built into the paper. In addition, the MaxProtect Check paper stock is an exclusive and controlled paper that is produced solely in secure, U.S. Treasury-approved facilities.

Question: Are MaxProtect Checks compatible with my software?

Answer: Yes, all checks sold by Sage Checks and Forms are guaranteed to be 100% compatible with your Sage solution, including the MaxProtect Checks. No formatting needed. No forms wasted on misprints. Just enter your data and print!

Question: What is the price difference between the standard checks I have and the MaxProtect Checks?

Answer: The MaxProtect Checks do cost more compared to the standard checks because of the numerous security enhancements manufactured in the check paper stock. In the end, it is a prudent investment. Among organizations that suffered a financial loss due to payments fraud in 2010, the average loss was $18,400.* With that in mind, Sage Checks and Forms is taking check fraud seriously, and with the MaxProtect Checks you receive triple the features of the standard check for pennies more per check. Plus, you will have one of the safest checks on the market.

The chart below shows the unit cost difference between standard and MaxProtect Checks (list prices without discounts shown).

Question: What colors are available in the MaxProtect Checks?

Answer: Currently, there are three colors to choose from: Hologram Blue, Hologram Green, and Hologram Maroon. Remember, the MaxProtect Checks feature a prismatic multi-colored background with subtle gradations, so even though you order Blue, Green, or Maroon, you will see a color transition—yet another security feature.

Question: What are the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) regulations regarding who is responsible for check fraud if it occurs on my business account?

Answer: The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) regulations place the burden of check fraud on the party that was most negligent in preventing it. Banks may hold business customers accountable if a bank finds customers did not protect themselves from check fraud to the fullest. MaxProtect Checks certainly help remove the liability off the issuer of the check.

Question: Is it true tape can lift sensitive information from checks?

Answer: Customer testimonials have taught us thieves will intercept checks in the mail to lift the payee information and fraudulently alter and endorse checks. For check paper stock that does not have toner adhesion, it is known that using a piece of tape can lift the toner for the payee information from the check, when a laser printer is used to write the check. At that point, a thief can apply any name and cash it. Rest assured, MaxProtect Checks have toner adhesion, allowing the toner to seep into the fabric of the check, making the toner nearly impossible to remove without visible damage to the paper.

Question: How do I order MaxProtect Checks?

Answer: Call 800-617-3224, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. ET (Monday through Friday), to place your order with a Sage check specialist. Order online by visiting www.SageChecks.com and selecting your software solution.

*2011 AFP Payment Fraud and Control Survey Report of Survey Results, Association for Financial Professionals underwritten by J.P.Morgan, March 2011, pg.2.

Additional Protection With Every Order

Plus, every check order from Sage Checks and Forms includes FraudArmorTM a comprehensive fraud solution that helps protect consumers and business owners against fraudulent activity, related to your checks and accounts.