Gel Pens: Fighting Fraud One Check at a Time
If you went to our Member Appreciation Night event on Wednesday, 8/27/25, you may have noticed your free gift was a green pen in a vinyl sleeve. This pen looks great (if we say so ourselves), but there’s another reason we gifted this to our members. At Evergreen Credit Union, we care about your financial security—and sometimes, even the pen you use can make a difference.
When it comes to writing checks, gel pens are the best choice. Why? It’s all about protection. Gel ink is thicker, more vibrant, and most importantly, harder to alter.
Unlike ballpoint pens, which use oil-based ink that can be easily removed with chemicals, gel pens use water-based ink that bonds deeply with paper fibers, making it much more resistant to check washing—a common form of fraud where criminals erase ink and rewrite checks.
Here’s why gel pens stand out:
Permanent ink
Gel ink penetrates the paper, making it extremely difficult to remove or tamper with.
Smooth writing
Gel pens glide effortlessly, making your handwriting clearer and more legible.
Security first
Using a gel pen is a simple way to add an extra layer of protection to your financial transactions.
Next time you reach for a pen to write a check, make it a gel pen. It’s a small change that can make a big difference in keeping your money safe.
Questions? Let us know! Call us at (207) 221-5000, start a chat by clicking or tapping the chat icon in the lower-right corner of your browser window, or visit us at any of our 5 branches throughout southern Maine.
