randyrls
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Uniball 207 are supposed to be proof against check washing. Are there any standard ink fils for the more comon ink fills like Cross, Parker, and Roller Ball that can't be altered?
Wash proof ink fills
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Mortalis
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This should help thin down the items that would fulfill your request.
Excerpt from Benchmark FCU
How Gel Pens Help Prevent Check Washing Scams
Check washing is a fraudulent activity where a thief uses chemicals to remove the ink from a check, allowing them to rewrite the payee and amount. This crime can lead to significant financial losses for individuals and businesses. Here's how gel pens, particularly those with black ink, stand as a strong barrier against this type of fraud:
Excerpt from Benchmark FCU
How Gel Pens Help Prevent Check Washing Scams
Check washing is a fraudulent activity where a thief uses chemicals to remove the ink from a check, allowing them to rewrite the payee and amount. This crime can lead to significant financial losses for individuals and businesses. Here's how gel pens, particularly those with black ink, stand as a strong barrier against this type of fraud:
- Resistance to Chemicals: The pigment in gel ink bonds more strongly with the fibers of the paper than the dye-based inks in regular pens. This makes it much harder to wash off using chemicals.
- Visibility of Alterations: Any attempt to alter a check written with gel ink is likely to leave visible marks or damage, making it easier to detect tampering.
- Indelibility: Black gel ink, in particular, is often designed to be indelible, meaning it cannot be erased or altered without leaving clear evidence of tampering.