Circular Regarding Check Forgery No. (8996/4/2/10) dated 2013/7/17

The Central Bank of Jordan instructs banks operating in the Kingdom to exercise heightened caution and take necessary measures to prevent a new check forgery method involving the recruitment of bank employees to obtain images of customer checks, particularly those deposited for collection. This directive aims to protect third-party rights against such fraudulent activities.

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

Central Bank of Jordan
No.: 8996 / 4 / 2 / 10
Date: 8 / 9 / 1434 AH
Corresponding to: 17 / 7 / 2013 AD

Circular to Banks Operating in the Kingdom

Greetings,

We have recently received information indicating that check forgers have developed a new forgery method by recruiting bank employees to obtain images of some customers' checks, particularly those deposited for collection.

We request confirmation of the necessity to exercise caution and take the necessary measures to prevent this method, in order to safeguard the rights of others.

Please accept our highest regards,

Governor
Dr. Ziad Fariz

P.O. Box 37 Amman 11118 Jordan • Phone: 01 3036346 • Fax: 01 3888364, 01 3973964, 01 3973965 • E-mail: info@cbj.gov.jo • Website: www.cbj.gov.jo

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