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Is there such thing as a Checking account requiring pre-approval / white-list?
The account you are looking for is called a "Positive Pay" account.  It generally is only for business accounts, you provide a list of check numbers and amounts, and they are cross-referenced for clearing. It normally has a hefty monthly fee due to the extra labor involved.