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Detecting and Preventing Fake Cheque Scams

M.MutharasuAssistant Professor, Department of CSE-Cybersecurity (UG), Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science (Autonomous), Madanapalle, IndiaY.MadhusaiStudent, Department of CSE-Cybersecurity (UG), Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science (Autonomous), Madanapalle, IndiaP.MaheshStudent, Department of CSE-Cybersecurity (UG), Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science (Autonomous), Madanapalle, India

Vol 9 No 2025 (2025): Volume 9, Special Issue of ICCIS-2025 May 2025 | Pages: 8-16

International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology

OPEN ACCESS | Research Article | Published Date: 11-06-2025

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Abstract

Fraud by cheques is a considerable problem in the financial world that causes tremendous loss of money. This project focuses on the problem by suggesting that a system for detecting and discouraging fraud via cheques incorporate Optical Character Recognition (OCR), machine learning, and pattern study. The system detects anomalies in cheque information, authenticates the same, and sends out signals for fraud possibility. The aim is to promote financial security and minimize scams relating to cheque transactions. The suggested system combines automation with smart anomaly detection, such that it offers a scalable, efficient, and reliable solution for cheque verification. The novelty comes from the fusion of OCR and machine learning algorithms to automate cheque fraud detection, providing a proactive solution to combat cheque fraud. The benefits are improved accuracy, quicker detection, and less human intervention, making financial transactions using cheques more confident for users.

Keywords

Cheque Fraud, OCR, Machine Learning, Pattern Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Financial Security, Fraud Prevention


Citation of this Article

M.Mutharasu, Y.Madhusai, & P.Mahesh. (2025). Detecting and Preventing Fake Cheque Scams. In proceeding of Second International Conference on Computing and Intelligent Systems (ICCIS-2025), published in IRJIET, Volume 9, Special Issue ICCIS-2025, pp 8-16. Article DOI https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2025.ICCIS-202502

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