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3/3/2006
SA-33-2006
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (also of interest to Security Officer) |
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SUBJECT: |
Counterfeit Cashier's Checks |
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Summary: |
Counterfeit cashier's checks drawn on Greenfield Co-operative Bank, |
Greenfield Co-operative Bank, Greenfield, Massachusetts, has contacted the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to report that counterfeit checks bearing the institution 's name are in circulation.
The counterfeit items display the routing number 211870281, which is assigned to Greenfield Co-operative Bank; however, the counterfeit items are dissimilar to authentic checks. On the counterfeit items, "GREENFIELD CO-OP BANK,
Greenfield Co-operative Bank issues treasurer's checks that bear the words "TREASURER'S CHECK" in the top-center portion of the check. Authentic checks display the bank's logo, name, address and "YOUR LOCALLY OWNED COMMUNITY BANK SINCE 1905" in the top-left corner. The checks are printed on light burgundy paper.
Copies of a counterfeit item and an authentic treasurer's check (VOID) are attached for your review.
Any information you have concerning this matter should be brought to the attention of:
Deborah Falcon
AVP Retail Banking/BSA and Security Officer
Greenfield Co-operative Bank
Phone: (413) 772-0293 Ext. 114
FAX: (413) 773-3808
Email: dfalcon@greenfieldcoopbank.com
Information about counterfeit items, cyber-fraud incidents and other fraudulent activity may be forwarded to the FDIC's Cyber-Fraud and Financial Crimes Section,
For your reference, FDIC Special Alerts may be accessed from the FDIC's website at www.fdic.gov/news/news/SpecialAlert/2006/index.html. To learn how to automatically receive FDIC Special Alerts through e-mail, please visit www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/index.html.
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Christopher J. Spoth |
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Acting Director |
Attachment (not available electronically)
NOTE: As a security precaution, the FDIC does not post to its Web site online copies of fraudulent instruments or copies of the genuine instruments that have been counterfeited. This is to avoid attempts by others to use the electronic versions of these instruments to facilitate additional fraud. Printed copies of fraudulent instruments are mailed with the Special Alert letter to the financial institutions on the letter's distribution list (generally, FDIC-supervised banks – commercial and savings). Printed copies of the Special Alert and its attachment(s) may also be obtained from the FDIC's
Distribution: FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings)
3/3/2006
SA-34-2006
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (also of interest to Security Officer) |
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SUBJECT: |
Fraudulent Checks |
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Summary: |
Fraudulent checks drawn on Atlantic Central Bankers Bank, |
Atlantic Central Bankers Bank, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, has contacted the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to report that fraudulent checks bearing the institution 's name are in circulation.
The fraudulent items display the routing number 031301752, which is assigned to Atlantic Central Bankers Bank. In addition, the fraudulent items bear an "ACBB" logo and the words "Atlantic Central Bankers Bank" in the top-left corner. In the lower-left corner, the items display the bank's name and address, and a telephone number, which is not associated with the bank.
Like other bankers banks, Atlantic Central Bankers Bank does not issue treasurer's, official or cashier's checks. A copy of a fraudulent item is attached for your review.
Any information you have concerning this matter should be brought to the attention of:
Regina Malloy, VP
Compliance Officer
Atlantic Central Bankers Bank
Phone (717) 737-9335, Ext 147
FAX: (717) 737-7975
Email: Malloy@atlanticcentral.com
Information about counterfeit items, cyber-fraud incidents and other fraudulent activity may be forwarded to the FDIC's Cyber-Fraud and Financial Crimes Section,
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Christopher J. Spoth |
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Acting Director |
Attachment (not available electronically)
NOTE: As a security precaution, the FDIC does not post to its Web site online copies of fraudulent instruments or copies of the genuine instruments that have been counterfeited. This is to avoid attempts by others to use the electronic versions of these instruments to facilitate additional fraud. Printed copies of fraudulent instruments are mailed with the Special Alert letter to the financial institutions on the letter's distribution list (generally, FDIC-supervised banks –commercial and savings). Printed copies of the Special Alert and its attachment(s) may also be obtained from the FDIC's
Distribution: FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings)
3/3/2006
SA-35-2006
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (also of interest to Security Officer) |
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SUBJECT: |
Counterfeit Cashier's Checks |
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Summary: |
Counterfeit cashier's checks drawn on Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi Trust Company, |
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi Trust Company, New York, New York, has contacted the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to report that counterfeit cashier's checks bearing the institution's name are in circulation.
The counterfeit items display the routing number 026009632, which is assigned to Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi Trust Company; however, the counterfeit items are dissimilar to authentic checks. "The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Ltd. MTPG" is printed in the upper-left corner and "NEW YORK BRANCH" appears directly beneath the bank name. In addition, the amount is printed in the right-middle section, with no box outlining the check date, number and amount. The counterfeit items are printed on light-blue fading to white colored paper.
Authentic checks bear the words "The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd." on one line in the upper-left corner, with no branch name. In addition, the check date, check number and amount are printed inside of a rectangle on the right side of the check. Authentic checks are printed on light-blue to purple colored security paper.
Copies of a counterfeit item and an authentic cashier's check (VOID) are attached for your review.
Any information you have concerning this matter should be brought to the attention of:
Mr. Robert Bradshaw
Vice President-Compliance Officer
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd.
1251 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020-1104
Phone (212) 782-4148
Fax (212) 782-6420
Email rbradshaw@us.mufg.jp
Information about counterfeit items, cyber-fraud incidents and other fraudulent activity may be forwarded to the FDIC's Cyber-Fraud and Financial Crimes Section,
For your reference, FDIC Special Alerts may be accessed from the FDIC's website at www.fdic.gov/news/news/SpecialAlert/2006/index.html. To learn how to automatically receive FDIC Special Alerts through e-mail, please visit www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/index.html.
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Sandra L. Thompson |
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Acting Director |
Attachment (not available electronically)
NOTE: As a security precaution, the FDIC does not post to its Web site online copies of fraudulent instruments or copies of the genuine instruments that have been counterfeited. This is to avoid attempts by others to use the electronic versions of these instruments to facilitate additional fraud. Printed copies of fraudulent instruments are mailed with the Special Alert letter to the financial institutions on the letter's distribution list (generally, FDIC-supervised banks – commercial and savings). Printed copies of the Special Alert and its attachment(s) may also be obtained from the FDIC's
Distribution: FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings)
3/3/2006
SA-36-2006
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (also of interest to Security Officer) |
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SUBJECT: |
Counterfeit Cashier's Checks |
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Summary: |
Counterfeit cashier's checks drawn on BankFIRST, |
BankFIRST, Winter Park, Florida, has contacted the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to report that counterfeit checks bearing the institution's name are in circulation.
The counterfeit items display the routing number 051900353, which is assigned to Branch Banking and Trust Company (BB&T). BankFIRST issues cashier's checks using a payable-through account at BB&T.
Various forms of counterfeit items have been reported and most are similar to authentic checks; however, some are dissimilar. Most of the counterfeit items have the bank's logo, name, branch locations and state printed in the top-center portion of the item. Some counterfeit items display the words “date” and “amount” within a rectangle on the right side. In addition, some counterfeit items have a toll-free telephone number not associated with the bank printed below the state name.
Authentic checks bear the bank's logo, name, branch locations and state in the top center of the check with no telephone number. The checks are printed on light-blue security paper with ornate borders.
Copies of a counterfeit item and an authentic cashier's check (VOID) are attached for your review.
Any information you have concerning this matter should be brought to the attention of:
Patty Warren
Vice President/Cashier
BankFIRST
Phone: (407) 629-8466 Ext. 196
Cell Phone: (407) 427-0423
FAX: (407) 629-7646
Email: pwarren@bankfirst.com
Information about counterfeit items, cyber-fraud incidents, and other fraudulent activity may be forwarded to the FDIC's Cyber-Fraud and Financial Crimes Section,
For your reference, FDIC Special Alerts may be accessed from the FDIC's Web site at www.fdic.gov/news/news/SpecialAlert/2006/index.html. To learn how to automatically receive FDIC Special Alerts through e-mail, please visit www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/index.html.
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Sandra L. Thompson |
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Acting Director |
Attachment (not available electronically)
NOTE: As a security precaution, the FDIC does not post to its Web site online copies of fraudulent instruments or copies of the genuine instruments that have been counterfeited. This is to avoid attempts by others to use the electronic versions of these instruments to facilitate additional fraud. Printed copies of fraudulent instruments are mailed with the Special Alert letter to the financial institutions on the letter's distribution list (generally, FDIC-supervised banks – commercial and savings). Printed copies of the Special Alert and its attachment(s) may also be obtained from the FDIC's
Distribution: FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings)
3/3/2006
SA-37-2006
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (also of interest to Security Officer) |
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SUBJECT: |
Counterfeit Cashier's Checks |
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Summary: |
Counterfeit cashier's checks drawn on The Conway National Bank, |
The Conway National Bank,
The counterfeit items display the routing number 053202318, which is assigned to The Conway National Bank; however, the counterfeit items are dissimilar to authentic cashier's checks in appearance. On the counterfeit items, "THE CONWAY NATIONAL BANK,
Authentic cashier's checks display the words "CASHIER'S CHECK" inside of a two-tone rectangle located in the top center. The bank's logo and name are printed on several lines in the top-left corner above the phrases "Serving Our Community Since 1903,
Copies of a counterfeit item and an authentic cashier's check (VOID) are attached for your review.
Any information you have concerning this matter should be brought to the attention of:
Bryan Huggins
Assistant Vice President/Security Officer
Phone: (843) 488-8282
e-mail: bryan.huggins@conwaynationalbank.com
or
Pam Lampley
Security Assistant
The Conway National Bank
Phone: (843) 488-8409
Fax (843) 488-8279
Information about counterfeit items, cyber-fraud incidents, and other fraudulent activity may be forwarded to the FDIC's Cyber-Fraud and Financial Crimes Section,
For your reference, FDIC Special Alerts may be accessed from the FDIC's Web site at www.fdic.gov/news/news/SpecialAlert/2006/index.html. To learn how to automatically receive FDIC Special Alerts through e-mail, please visit www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/index.html.
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Sandra L. Thompson |
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Acting Director |
Attachment (not available electronically)
NOTE: As a security precaution, the FDIC does not post to its Web site online copies of fraudulent instruments or copies of the genuine instruments that have been counterfeited. This is to avoid attempts by others to use the electronic versions of these instruments to facilitate additional fraud. Printed copies of fraudulent instruments are mailed with the Special Alert letter to the financial institutions on the letter's distribution list (generally, FDIC-supervised banks – commercial and savings). Printed copies of the Special Alert and its attachment(s) may also be obtained from the FDIC's
Distribution: FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings)
3/3/2006
SA-38-2006
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (also of interest to Security Officer) |
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SUBJECT: |
Counterfeit Cashier's Checks |
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Summary: |
Counterfeit cashier's checks drawn on Western Bank, |
Western Bank, St. Paul, Minnesota, has contacted the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to report that counterfeit checks bearing the institution's name are in circulation.
The counterfeit items display the routing number 096000661, which is assigned to Western Bank, but are dissimilar to authentic cashier's checks in appearance. The counterfeit items bear the bank's name and address on the top-left side, the words "CASHIER'S CHECK" on the top-right side, and the words "DATE" and "AMOUNT" inside rectangular boxes on the right side. The counterfeit items do not display the bank's logo.
Authentic cashier's checks display the bank's logo next to the bank's name. The phrases "Member FDIC" and "Equal Housing Lender" and the bank's address are printed in small type below the bank's name. The words "Cashiers Check" are displayed in the top-right corner. Authentic checks are printed on light-blue paper with dark-blue borders.
Copies of a counterfeit item and an authentic cashier's check (VOID) are attached for your review.
Any information you have concerning this matter should be brought to the attention of:
Cheryl Grimes
Vice President/Assistant Cashier
Western Bank
Phone (651) 290-8151
Fax: (651) 290-8147
Email: cgrimes@western-bank.com
Information about counterfeit items, cyber-fraud incidents and other fraudulent activity may be forwarded to the FDIC's Cyber-Fraud and Financial Crimes Section,
For your reference, FDIC Special Alerts may be accessed from the FDIC's Web site at www.fdic.gov/news/news/SpecialAlert/2006/index.html. To learn how to automatically receive FDIC Special Alerts through e-mail, please visit www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/index.html.
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Sandra L. Thompson |
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Acting Director |
Attachment (not available electronically)
NOTE: As a security precaution, the FDIC does not post to its Web site online copies of fraudulent instruments or copies of the genuine instruments that have been counterfeited. This is to avoid attempts by others to use the electronic versions of these instruments to facilitate additional fraud. Printed copies of fraudulent instruments are mailed with the Special Alert letter to the financial institutions on the letter's distribution list (generally, FDIC-supervised banks – commercial and savings). Printed copies of the Special Alert and its attachment(s) may also be obtained from the FDIC's
Distribution: FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings)
3/3/2006
SA-39-2006
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (also of interest to Security Officer) |
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SUBJECT: |
Counterfeit Official Checks |
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Summary: |
Counterfeit official checks drawn on Union Bank of |
Union Bank of California, National Association (N.A.), San Francisco, California, has contacted the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to report that counterfeit checks bearing the institution's name are in circulation.
The counterfeit items display the routing number 121000497, which is assigned to Union Bank of
Authentic cashier's checks display the bank's logo next to the bank's name, city, state and toll-free telephone number in the upper-left corner. "CASHIER'S CHECK" appears in the top center of the check. Authentic checks are printed on blue paper with a white pattern and will display "void" security features when photocopied.
Copies of a counterfeit item and an authentic cashier's check (VOID) are attached for your review.
Any information you have concerning this matter should be brought to the attention of:
Clayton Manning
Assistant Vice President - Risk Investigations
Union Bank of
Telephone: (714) 985-2561
Fax: (714) 985-2235
E-mail: Clayton.Manning@uboc.com
Information about counterfeit items, cyber-fraud incidents and other fraudulent activity may be forwarded to the FDIC's Cyber-Fraud and Financial Crimes Section,
For your reference, FDIC Special Alerts may be accessed from the FDIC's Web site at www.fdic.gov/news/news/SpecialAlert/2006/index.html. To learn how to automatically receive FDIC Special Alerts through e-mail, please visit www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/index.html.
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Sandra L. Thompson |
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Acting Director |
Attachment (not available electronically)
NOTE: As a security precaution, the FDIC does not post to its Web site online copies of fraudulent instruments or copies of the genuine instruments that have been counterfeited. This is to avoid attempts by others to use the electronic versions of these instruments to facilitate additional fraud. Printed copies of fraudulent instruments are mailed with the Special Alert letter to the financial institutions on the letter's distribution list (generally, FDIC-supervised banks – commercial and savings). Printed copies of the Special Alert and its attachment(s) may also be obtained from the FDIC's
Distribution: FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings)
3/3/2006
SA-40-2006
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (also of interest to Security Officer) |
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SUBJECT: |
Counterfeit Cashier's Checks |
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Summary: |
Counterfeit cashier's checks drawn on Bandera Bank, |
Bandera Bank, Bandera, Texas, has contacted the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to report that counterfeit checks bearing the institution's name are in circulation.
The counterfeit items display the routing number 114918305, which is assigned to Bandera Bank, but are dissimilar to authentic cashier's checks in style and format. The counterfeit items display the wording "CASHIER'S CHECK" across the left edge of the item, and the dollar amount is shown in block characters. The counterfeit items also display a logo of a "1" inside of a map of the
Authentic checks display the wording "CASHIER'S CHECK" in the top center and a logo of two interlocking "Bs" in a parallelogram in the top-left portion of the check. These checks also display the bank's telephone number adjacent to the logo.
A copy of a counterfeit item and a copy of an authentic cashier's check (VOID) are attached for your review.
Any information you have concerning this matter should be brought to the attention of:
Ken Finley
Executive Vice President
Bandera Bank
P. O. Box 1596
Bandera, Texas 78003
Telephone: (830) 796-3711
Fax: (830) 796-8104
kfinley@banderabank.com
Information about counterfeit items, cyber-fraud incidents and other fraudulent activity may be forwarded to the FDIC's Cyber-Fraud and Financial Crimes Section,
For your reference, FDIC Special Alerts may be accessed from the FDIC's website at www.fdic.gov/news/news/SpecialAlert/2006/index.html. To learn how to automatically receive FDIC Special Alerts through e-mail, please visit www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/index.html.
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Sandra L. Thompson |
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Acting Director |
Attachment (not available electronically)
NOTE: As a security precaution, the FDIC does not post to its Web site online copies of fraudulent instruments or copies of the genuine instruments that have been counterfeited. This is to avoid attempts by others to use the electronic versions of these instruments to facilitate additional fraud. Printed copies of fraudulent instruments are mailed with the Special Alert letter to the financial institutions on the letter's distribution list (generally, FDIC-supervised banks – commercial and savings). Printed copies of the Special Alert and its attachment(s) may also be obtained from the FDIC's
Distribution: FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings)