Things to look for:

Misspelled words on the face of the check• Borders on the check appear uneven• Magnetic number line is uneven/printed too low or too high on the bottom of the check• No Bank logo or Corporate logo, or if there is, it does not appear to be crisp and clear• The check # in the upper right hand corner does not match the check # in the magnetic line on the bottom of the check• Look at the City or State where the check was issued from, is that the location where you are sending your vehicle or where the purchaser said they live• Blurry or fuzzy printing. Good checks are clear. If blurry, then it could indicate that it has been photo copied or scanned. • Raised numbers or letters. Check should be smooth.• Always verify the check before depositing it to your account. Do not call the telephone number on the face of the check, if one is provided, use an independent source to obtain the telephone number, such as the yellow pages or Directory Assistance. There are also online verification of telephone numbers searches such as “Reverse Lookup”.