Kostas is sending his brother-in-law and agent, Ben, who he does not particularly trust, to deposit a check belonging to Kostas into Kostas's business bank account. What is the best way for Kostas to endorse the check to attempt to limit any misappropriation?

Misappropriation

The unauthorized use of another's name, likeness, or property without permission, typically for one's own benefit.

Endorse

means to give public support, approval, or recommendation to something or someone, often seen in the context of celebrities endorsing products or political figures.

Check

A written, dated, and signed instrument that directs a bank to pay a specific sum of money to the bearer.