Patent ID: 8867783

Claim:
An apparatus, comprising: at least one processor; and memory storing computer-readable instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to: receive a first set of information scanned from an outer surface of an envelope; receive a second set of information scanned from one or more items contained in the envelope; compare the first set of information to the second set of information; determine that the second set of information corresponds to the first set of information; determine authenticity of the first set of information and the second set of information, wherein the first set of information includes a lockbox number; group the first set of information and the second set of information into an electronic transaction; virtually sort the electronic transaction by the first set of information; based on the first set of information, send the electronic transaction to an electronic storage location configured to store information relating to a plurality of electronic transactions; and generate one or more reports including information relating to the plurality of electronic transactions, the information including at least one of payee information, payor information, date of transaction, type of transaction, and amount of transaction.