Why do some clients think we can sign their checks

I’ve noticed lately that a surprising number of clients think we can just sign off on their checks as if we’re notaries for currency. I had one person almost get offended when I explained it doesn’t work that way! It’s funny but also a little alarming how often this comes up.

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