Two good rules-of-thumb with regard to accepting checks at a front office are; be extremely cautious with new checking accounts (characterized by checks with low serial numbers) and refuse to accept any check which has been altered, is illegible, or stale.

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Checks from new accounts (with low serial numbers) may indicate a lack of financial stability or a higher risk of fraud, and checks that are altered, illegible, or stale (old) are often signs of fraudulent or problematic transactions, making it wise to be cautious or refuse them.

Two Good Rules-Of-Thumb with Regard to Accepting Checks at a Front