Bulletin: SLS00271
- Date:
- December 01, 2005
- To:
- All Issuing Offices
- RE:
- FDIC Special Alert Notices SA-163-2005 through SA-174-2005
This Bulletin is to advise you, in accordance with Stewart Information Services Corporation's ("SISCO") Anti-Fraud Plan, that the FDIC has issued the above-referenced Special Alert Notices. In order to view these and other Special Alert Notices issued by the FDIC, please refer to the website address listed below:
http://www.fdic.gov/news/news/SpecialAlert/2005/index.html
If you suspect an attempt to defraud or a fraud should ever be perpetrated against any SISCO Family Underwriter and/or its agents, please report the activity immediately to:
Claims & Litigation Paralegal
Stewart Legal Services
Stewart
Title Guaranty Company
1980 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 710
Houston,
(800) 729-1902
(713) 629-2248 FAX
phoesl@stewart.com EMAIL
For on-line viewing of this bulletin, log onto http://specialalerts.stewart.com/
THIS BULLETIN IS FURNISHED TO INFORM YOU OF CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS. AS A REMINDER, YOU ARE CHARGED WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE CONTENT ON VIRTUAL UNDERWRITER AS IT EXISTS FROM TIME TO TIME AS IT APPLIES TO YOU, AS WELL AS ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS. OUR UNDERWRITING AGREEMENTS DO NOT AUTHORIZE OUR ISSUING AGENTS TO ENGAGE IN SETTLEMENTS OR CLOSINGS ON BEHALF OF STEWART TITLE GUARANTY COMPANY. THIS BULLETIN IS NOT INTENDED TO DIRECT YOUR ESCROW OR SETTLEMENT PRACTICES OR TO CHANGE PROVISIONS OF APPLICABLE UNDERWRITING AGREEMENTS. CONFIDENTIAL, PROPRIETARY, OR NONPUBLIC PERSONAL INFORMATION SHOULD NEVER BE SHARED OR DISSEMINATED EXCEPT AS ALLOWED BY LAW. IF APPLICABLE STATE LAW OR REGULATION IMPOSES ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS, YOU SHOULD CONTINUE TO COMPLY WITH THOSE REQUIREMENTS.
12/1/2005
SA-163-2005
TO: |
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (also of interest to Security Officer) |
SUBJECT: |
Counterfeit Cashier's Checks |
Summary: |
Counterfeit cashier's checks
drawn on Guaranty Bond Bank, |
Guaranty Bond Bank,
The counterfeit items display the routing number 111915327,
which is assigned to Guaranty Bond Bank. However, authentic cashier's checks
issued by Guaranty Bond Bank display the routing number
051900353, which is assigned to Branch Banking and Trust
Company (BB&T),
Any information you have concerning this matter should be brought to the attention of:
Stan Garrett
Senior Vice President and Cashier
Guaranty Bond Bank
100 West Arkansas Street
Mount Pleasant, Texas 75455
Telephone:
(903) 572-9881
Fax: (903) 572-6150
sgarrett@gnty.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/2005/index.html. To learn how to automatically receive FDIC Special Alerts through e-mail, please visit www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/index.html.
|
Christopher J. Spoth |
|
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 Public Information Center, 801 17th Street, NW, Room 100, Washington, DC 20434 (telephone: 1-877-275-3342 or 202-416-6940; fax: 202-416-2076; or e-mail: publicinfo@fdic.gov ).
Distribution: FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings)
12/1/2005
SA-164-2005
TO: |
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (also of interest to Security Officer) |
SUBJECT: |
Counterfeit Cashier's Checks |
Summary: |
Counterfeit cashier's checks drawn on the San Francisco, California, branch of First Republic Bank, Las Vegas, Nevada, are reportedly in circulation. |
The
The counterfeit items display the routing number 321081669,
which is assigned to First Republic Bank,
Any information you have concerning this matter should be brought to the attention of:
Fred J. Casissa
Compliance Officer
First Republic Bank
111 Pine
Street
San Francisco, California 94111
Telephone: (415) 296-3756
Fax: (415) 296-3756
fcasissa@firstrepublic.com
or
Janine Le
Director Operational Risk
First Republic Bank
111 Pine
Street
San Francisco, California 94111
Telephone: (415) 288-1450
Fax: (415) 391-8060
jvanle@firstrepublic.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/2005/index.html. To learn how to automatically receive FDIC Special Alerts through e-mail, please visit www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/index.html.
|
Christopher J. Spoth |
|
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 Public Information Center, 801 17th Street, NW, Room 100, Washington, DC 20434 (telephone: 1-877-275-3342 or 202-416-6940; fax: 202-416-2076; or e-mail: publicinfo@fdic.gov).
Distribution: FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings)
12/1/2005
SA-165-2005
TO: |
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (also of interest to Security Officer) |
SUBJECT: |
Counterfeit Official Checks |
Summary: |
Counterfeit official checks drawn on Chino Commercial Bank, N.A.,
|
Chino Commercial Bank, N.A., Chino, 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 122037711,
which is not assigned to Chino Commercial Bank, N.A. The routing number assigned
to Chino Commercial Bank, N.A., is 122243062. The counterfeit
items are referred to as "Official Checks"; however, the bank issues cashier's
checks. In addition, the counterfeit items are dissimilar to authentic checks in
their style, font and layout. A copy of a counterfeit item and an authentic
official check (VOID) are attached for your review.
Any information you
have about this matter should be brought to the attention of:
Robin Mora
Assistant Vice President ?Compliance Officer
or
JoAnne
Painter
Chief Financial Officer ?Security Officer
Chino Commercial Bank,
N.A.
Telephone: (909)
393-8880
Fax: (909) 465-1279
mora@chinocommercialbank.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/2005/index.html.
To learn how to automatically receive FDIC Special Alerts through e-mail, please
visit www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/index.html.
|
Christopher J. Spoth |
|
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 Public Information Center,
801 17th Street, NW, Room 100, Washington, DC 20434 (telephone: 1-877-275-3342
or 202-416-6940; fax: 202-416-2076; or e-mail: publicinfo@fdic.gov).
Distribution: FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings)
12/1/2005
SA-166-2005
TO: |
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (also of interest to Security Officer) |
SUBJECT: |
Counterfeit Cashier's Checks |
Summary: |
Counterfeit cashier's checks drawn on Chinatrust Bank
( |
Chinatrust Bank (U.S.A.), Torrance, 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 122210406,
which is assigned to Chinatrust Bank (U.S.A.). The counterfeit items are very
similar to authentic checks. However, the logo on the counterfeit items is
rectangular, while the logo on authentic checks is circular and contains the
wording "We are Family." The counterfeit items display
"(
Any information you have concerning this matter should be brought to the attention of:
Ivy Hu Tran
First Vice President
Chinatrust Bank
(
Telephone: (310)
791-2828, extension 247
Fax: (310) 791-2880
itran@chinatrustusa.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/2005/index.html. To learn how to automatically receive FDIC Special Alerts through e-mail, please visit www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/index.html.
|
Christopher J. Spoth |
|
Acting Director |
Distribution: FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings)
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 Public Information Center, 801 17th Street, NW, Room 100, Washington, DC 20434 (telephone: 1-877-275-3342 or 202-416-6940; fax: 202-416-2076; or e-mail: publicinfo@fdic.gov).
12/1/2005
SA-167-2005
TO: |
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (also of interest to Security Officer) |
SUBJECT: |
Counterfeit Cashier's Checks |
Summary: |
Counterfeit cashier's checks of Bay Cities National Bank,
|
Bay Cities National Bank,
The counterfeit items display the routing number 122239270, which is assigned to Bay Cities National Bank. The counterfeit items also display the wording "The Community Bank of the South Bay" directly below the bank's name, along with the telephone number 1-800-664-0155. The telephone number is not associated with the bank. Authentic checks display the wording "Your Premier Community Bank" and contain the following statement: "AN INDEMNITY BOND SHALL BE REQUIRED BEFORE ANY OFFICIAL CHECK OF THIS BANK WILL BE REPLACED OR REFUNDED IF LOST, MISPLACED OR STOLEN."
To verify the authenticity of a Bay Cities National Bank cashier's check, or to provide any information you have concerning this matter, please contact:
Rowena Libra
Operations Administrator
Bay Cities National
Bank
Telephone: (310)
540-2265 extension 212
Fax: (310) 316-1005
rlibra@bcnb.net
Additional information about this matter that you believe should be brought to the attention of the OCC may be forwarded to:
Mail: |
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency |
Fax: |
(202) 874-5301 |
E-mail: |
|
Internet: |
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/2005/index.html. To learn how to automatically receive FDIC Special Alerts through e-mail, please visit www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/index.html.
|
Christopher J. Spoth |
|
Acting Director |
Distribution: FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings)
NOTE: Paper copies of FDIC Special Alerts may be obtained through the FDIC's
12/1/2005
SA-168-2005
TO: |
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (also of interest to Security Officer) |
SUBJECT: |
Missing, Lost or Stolen Cashier's Checks |
Summary: |
Cashier's checks drawn on The Heritage Bank,
|
The Heritage Bank,
Any information you have concerning this matter should be brought to the attention of:
Barbara Smith
Senior Vice President
The Heritage
Bank
Telephone: (912) 408-6102
Fax: (912) 369-9397
bsmith@the-heritage-bank.com
or
Jason Floyd
Vice President
The Heritage
Bank
Telephone: (912) 408-6108
Fax: (912) 369-9397
jfloyd@the-heritage-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,
Information related to federal deposit insurance or consumer issues should be submitted to the FDIC using an online form that can be accessed at http://www2.fdic.gov/starsmail/index.asp.
For your reference, FDIC Special Alerts may be accessed from the FDIC's Web site at www.fdic.gov/news/news/SpecialAlert/2005/index.html. To learn how to automatically receive FDIC Special Alerts through e-mail, please visit www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/index.html.
|
Christopher J. Spoth |
|
Acting Director |
Distribution: FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings)
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 Public Information Center, 801 17th Street, NW, Room 100, Washington, DC 20434 (telephone: 1-877-275-3342 or 202-416-6940; fax: 202-416-2076; or e-mail: publicinfo@fdic.gov).
12/1/2005
SA-169-2005
TO: |
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (also of interest to Security Officer) |
SUBJECT: |
Counterfeit Official and Expense Checks |
Summary: |
Counterfeit official and expense checks drawn on Prosperity Bank,
|
Prosperity Bank,
The counterfeit items display the routing number 113122655,
which is assigned to Prosperity Bank,
Any information you have concerning this matter
should be brought to the attention of:
Michael Harris
Executive Vice President and Cashier
Prosperity Bank
P.O. Box Drawer G
Telephone: (979) 543-2200
Fax: (979) 543-1906
Mike.harris@prosperitybanktx.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/2005/index.html.
To learn how to automatically receive FDIC Special Alerts through e-mail, please
visit www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/index.html.
|
Christopher J. Spoth |
|
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 Public Information Center,
801 17th Street, NW, Room 100, Washington, DC 20434 (telephone: 1-877-275-3342
or 202-416-6940; fax: 202-416-2076; or e-mail: publicinfo@fdic.gov).
Distribution: FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings)
12/1/2005
SA-170-2005
TO: |
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (also of interest to Security Officer) |
SUBJECT: |
Entities That May Be Conducting Banking Operations in
|
Summary: |
Entities may be illegally operating as financial institutions. |
The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) of
Warning Notice No. 62 names two entities - Transbanc Capital Corporation,
Calgary, Alberta (www.transbanc.net); and Depository Financial Services,
Toronto, Ontario (www.dfinservices.com) - that are not authorized federally
regulated financial institutions (Canadian) and may connected with advance fee
or "Nigerian letter" scams (see OSFI's Warning Notice No. 23, dated February
2002). These entities, or persons purported to represent them, are reportedly
operating in
Warning Notice No. 63 states that Guaranty Bank & Trust Company Limited has been removed from the Warning List. This entity was included on Cumulative Warning Circular No. 16 in January 1995.
Each "Warning Notice," beginning with Issue No. 1, through OSFI's latest "Warning Notice" may be found at: http://www.osfi-bsif.gc.ca/osfi/index_e.aspx?ArticleID=166.
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/2005/index.html. To learn how to automatically receive FDIC Special Alerts through e-mail, please visit www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/index.html.
|
Christopher J. Spoth |
|
Acting Director |
Attachments - Can be found at:
http://www.osfi-bsif.gc.ca/app/DocRepository/1/eng/consumer/notices/Warning_Notice_62_e.pdf
http://www.osfi-bsif.gc.ca/app/DocRepository/1/eng/consumer/notices/Warning_Notice_63_e.pdf
Distribution: FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings)
NOTE: Paper copies of FDIC Special Alerts may be obtained through the FDIC's
12/1/2005
SA-171-2005
TO: |
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (also of interest to Security Officer) |
SUBJECT: |
Counterfeit Cashier's Checks |
Summary: |
Counterfeit cashier's checks drawn on Sheridan State Bank,
|
Sheridan State Bank, Sheridan, Wyoming, 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 102305412, which is assigned to Sheridan State Bank. The counterfeit items are very similar to authentic cashier's checks. However, authentic checks have a plain background, while counterfeit checks have a swirl pattern in the background. A copy 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:
Kelli Campbell
Senior Vice President and Cashier
Sheridan State Bank
29
Telephone: (307)
672-0706
Fax: (307)-674-7746
kcampbell@sheridanstatebank.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/2005/index.html. To learn how to automatically receive FDIC Special Alerts through e-mail, please visit www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/index.html.
|
Christopher J. Spoth |
|
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 Public Information Center, 801 17th Street, NW, Room 100, Washington, DC 20434 (telephone: 1-877-275-3342 or 202-416-6940; fax: 202-416-2076; or e-mail: publicinfo@fdic.gov).
Distribution: FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings)
12/1/2005
SA-172-2005
TO: |
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (also of interest to Security Officer) |
SUBJECT: |
Counterfeit Cashier's Checks |
Summary: |
Counterfeit cashier's checks drawn on First National Bank
|
First National Bank
The counterfeit items display the routing number 065402517,
which is assigned to First National Bank
Any information you have concerning this matter should be brought to the attention of:
Kurt J. Dempster
Vice President and Security Officer
First National
Bank USA
13386 Highway
P.O. Box
508
Boutte,
Telephone: (985)
785-8411
Fax: (985) 785-3913
kurtd@fnbusa.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/2005/index.html. To learn how to automatically receive FDIC Special Alerts through e-mail, please visit www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/index.html.
|
Christopher J. Spoth |
|
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 Public Information Center, 801 17th Street, NW, Room 100, Washington, DC 20434 (telephone: 1-877-275-3342 or 202-416-6940; fax: 202-416-2076; or e-mail: publicinfo@fdic.gov).
Distribution: FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings)
12/1/2005
SA-173-2005
TO: |
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (also of interest to Security Officer) |
SUBJECT: |
Counterfeit Cashier's Checks |
Summary: |
Counterfeit cashier's checks drawn on Applied Card Bank (formerly
known as Cross Country Bank), |
Applied Card Bank (formerly known as Cross Country Bank),
The counterfeit items display the routing number 031100966, which is assigned to Applied Card Bank, formerly known as Cross Country Bank. However, the counterfeit items are markedly dissimilar to authentic checks. Authentic checks have a logo with the bank's name written across it in the top-left portion of the check. The counterfeit items contain the bank's name, city, state and telephone number in the top-center portion of the check. Authentic checks do not display a telephone number. A copy of a counterfeit item and an authentic check (VOID) are attached for your review.
Any information you have concerning this matter should be brought to the attention of:
Larry J. Regan
Assistant Vice President
Applied Card Bank
Telephone: (302)
326-4200
Fax: (302) 467-4985
Larry_Regan@Appliedcardbank.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/2005/index.html. To learn how to automatically receive FDIC Special Alerts through e-mail, please visit www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/index.html.
|
Christopher J. Spoth |
|
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 Public Information Center, 801 17th Street, NW, Room 100, Washington, DC 20434 (telephone: 1-877-275-3342 or 202-416-6940; fax: 202-416-2076; or e-mail: publicinfo@fdic.gov).
Distribution: FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings)
12/1/2005
SA-174-2005
TO: |
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (also of interest to Security Officer) |
SUBJECT: |
Counterfeit Cashier's Checks |
Summary: |
Counterfeit cashier's checks drawn on Mills County State Bank,
|
Mills County State Bank, Goldthwaite, 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 111906747, which is assigned to Mills County State Bank. The counterfeit items are very dissimilar to authentic cashier's checks in style, font and format. Authentic checks are printed on multi-color background paper, while the counterfeit items are printed on blue check on white paper. Authentic checks display the wording "Cashier's Check" in the bottom-left portion of the check, while the counterfeit items display the wording across the left-side of the check. A copy 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:
Priscilla Muse
Vice President
or
Sue Buck
Cashier
Mills
County State Bank
P.O. Box
309
Telephone: (325)
648-2216
Fax: (325) 648-2773
pmuse@mcsbtexas.com
sbuck@mcsbtexas.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/2005/index.html. To learn how to automatically receive FDIC Special Alerts through e-mail, please visit www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/index.html.
|
Christopher J. Spoth |
|
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 Public Information Center, 801 17th Street, NW, Room 100, Washington, DC 20434 (telephone: 1-877-275-3342 or 202-416-6940; fax: 202-416-2076; or e-mail: publicinfo@fdic.gov).
Distribution: FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings)
References
- Bulletins Replaced:
- None
- Related Bulletins:
- NL000084 Stewart Title Guaranty Company Antifraud Plan
- Underwriting Manual:
- None
- Exceptions Manual:
- None
- Forms:
- None