I am curious whether or not similar-sized banks in California are being hit hard with counterfeit checks, ID theft, ACH fraud (CCD entries in particular), etc in recent months. I work for a <$200 million bank with about half-dozen branches.

While I don't wish this on anyone else, it would be reassuring to know that we are not a single target.

Also, if anyone has any tips/thoughts to offer, I would appreciate input.

Schultzy - where are you located and what type clientele do you serve?

Branches are pretty well spread out in SoCal, mainly the Inland Empire and OC. While our focus is commercial banking, fraud is hitting commercial and consumer accounts equally.

Check fraud is rampant. Check out the Carreker and ISV (Instant Signature Verification) products - I believe they are both in the BOL Vendor Connect. In just a few months, the systems have repaid their purchase price many times over in the reduction of fraud losses.