Since 809 is not in the US, it is not covered by U.S. regulations. The computer age brought with it the ability to support a drug habit using the financial system and your checks. Any check can be scanned, washed, and re-printed under any name and amount. The forged check is then cashed using stolen identification at banks and other financial institutions. The main source for the forged checks is your mailbox.
Suspects merely remove outgoing mail or follow the postal truck and remove the incoming mail.
We even put up the convenient flag to alert everyone that we have bills going out in the mail. The checks are then forged and cashed by other members of the group. If you receive income through the mail, arrange for direct deposit to your account. Be very careful with your checkbook, never leave it where it can be stolen. Be aware of anyone at your mailbox and notify police immediately if you suspect a theft has occurred.