FIELD: identification of means of payment and revelation of illegitimate, unauthorized or improperly produced cheque, credit or debit card in a cash register system. SUBSTANCE: an enquiry associated with the status of the produced cheque, credit or debit card is made in the cash register system, and if it is found that the check or card has been stolen or lost, the appearance of the cheque/card bearer is automatically recorded with the aid of an image recorder. EFFECT: provision of recording of image of the bearer of an illegitimate means of payment. 23 cl, 5 dwg
