Counterfeit checks have appeared in and around Canarsie, Brownsville, East NY, South Richmond Hill,
South Jamaica and Woodhaven. While these are excellent copies they are not perfect and, when compared with real WIC checks, you will see at least some of the following defects:
- Smaller from top to bottom (1/8th to 3/16ths of an inch)/
- No perforated edge at top or bottom
- Thicker paper stock/
- “State of New York” is noticeably bolder and the letters appear to bleed
- Shaded areas do not have the same background pattern as the rest of the check
- Watermark on back of check is much more easily seen
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Questions and Answers on Store Gift Card Regulations Compliance
On May 22, 2009, the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 (the CARD Act) was signed into law.1 The CARD Act contains provisions affecting fees, expiration dates and related disclosures on store gift cards among other things. The CARD Act was modified by a law signed on July 27, 2010,2 to give retailers more time to comply.
Retailers have had a number of questions regarding compliance with the CARD Act. This document addresses the key questions retailers have posed to FMI on the CARD Act. For additional information please contact FMI’s regulatory counsel, Erik Lieberman at elieberman@fmi.org or (202) 220-0614. Click here to download a pdf of Questions and Answers on Store Gift Card Regulations Compliance.
Click here to download the 2011 WGA Vacation Planner. This calendar is 8.5x14 inches.
Copy Machine Issues: Security
View this movie about copy machines and their security issues. (Click to download a short movie.)
The Shelby Report of the Midwest
Click here to see a feature on Hispanic Products from the July 2010 Shelby Report.
Member Benefits and Information
What WGA has to offer, you can't get anywhere else.
Certified Green Grocer Learn more about the WGA Green Grocer Certification Program and the WGA Green Grocer Rebuild Grant Program.
Endorsed Vendors WGA endorses the services of qualified companies. Discounts are available to members from these companies.
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FoodShare More information coming soon.
Human Resource Share Group The Human Resource Share Group offers you grocery-industry specific publications.
Grocers Buy Local WGA is proud to be a part in helping grocers buy local produce. We worked with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection to develop grocersbuylocal.com.
Member Products We make it easier to comply with regulations by providing the services you need. Order products that make your job easier.
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Product Recalls and Coupon Fraud Count on WGA to keep you up-to-date on product recalls and coupon fraud. Request your weekly e-newsletter for the full story.
Industry Forms Get handy access to industry forms on subjects like sales and use taxable items.
Coupons Program A coupon redemption program through American Coupon Services is available to all retailer members of the Wisconsin Grocers Association.