Bulletin: SLS00276
- Date:
- January 09, 2006
- To:
- All Issuing Offices
- RE:
- FDIC Special Alert Notices - SA-196-2005 through SA-202-2005
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.
SA-196-2005
1/09-06
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TO: |
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (also of interest to Security Officer) |
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SUBJECT: |
Entity That May Be Conducting Banking Operations in |
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Summary: |
Continental Bank of |
The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) of
Warning Notice No. 66 states that this entity is not an authorized federally regulated financial institution (Canadian) and may be involved in advance fee scams (see also OSFI's Warning Notice No. 23, dated February 2002). This entity, or persons purported to represent it, is reportedly operating in
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.
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Christopher J. Spoth |
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Acting Director |
Attachment: Can be found at http://www.osfi-bsif.gc.ca/app/DocRepository/1/eng/consumer/notices/Warning_Notice_66_e.pdf
Distribution: FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings)
NOTE: Paper copies of FDIC Special Alerts may be obtained through the FDIC's
SA-197-2005
1/09/06
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TO: |
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 The Bank, |
The Bank,
The counterfeit items display the routing number 092005411, which is the payable-through account of First Interstate Bank of
Any information you have concerning this matter should be brought to the attention of:
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Larry Meredith |
or |
Michael Law |
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.
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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 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)
SA-198-2005
1/09/06
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TO: |
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 CenterBank of |
CenterBank of Jacksonville, N.A., Jacksonville, Florida, has contacted the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to report that counterfeit cashier's checks bearing the institution's name are in circulation.
The counterfeit items display the routing number 096016765, which is assigned to CenterBank of Jacksonville, N.A. The paper stock of the counterfeit items has a cross-stitch patterned border; authentic checks have a cloud-like background with a black border. In addition, the counterfeit items display the following statement in the lower-left portion of the item: "PAYABLE THRU FIRSTAR BANK OF MINNESOTA, N.A., ST.PAUL, MN." Authentic cashier's checks display the statement "PAYABLE THRU US BANK,
To verify the authenticity of CenterBank of Jacksonville, N.A. cashier's checks, or to provide any information you have concerning this matter, please contact:
Janice B. Dixon
Bank Security Officer
CenterBank of
Telephone: (904) 421-3712
Fax: (904) 421-5682
jdixon@centerbankjax.com
Additional information about this matter that you believe should be brought to the OCC's attention may be forwarded to:
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Mail: |
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency |
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Fax: |
(202) 874-5301 |
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Email: |
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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.
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Christopher J. Spoth |
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Acting Director |
Distribution: FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings)
NOTE: Paper copies of FDIC Special Alerts may be obtained through the FDIC's
SA-199-2005
1/09/06
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TO: |
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 Dryades Savings Bank, FSB, |
Dryades Savings Bank, FSB, New Orleans, LA, 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 265070516, which is the correct routing number for the bank; however, the fraudulent items are dissimilar to authentic cashier's checks. Authentic checks are light green, include a stop-notice statement below the words "Cashier's Check," and display the bank's address to the right of the bank logo. The counterfeit items use the term "Cheque No." in the upper right-hand corner and have an address below the logo.
Any information you have concerning this matter should be brought to the attention of:
Frank Oliveri
Chief Financial Officer
Dyrades Savings Bank, FSB
233 Carondelet Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Telephone (337) 261-1301
Or (866) 434-0281
Fax (337) 261-1446
foliveri@belsouth.net
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.
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Christopher J. Spoth |
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Acting Director |
Distribution: FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings)
NOTE: Paper copies of FDIC Special Alerts may be obtained through the FDIC's
SA-200-2005
1/09/06
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TO: |
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 Torrington Savings Bank, |
The Torrington Savings Bank,
The counterfeit items display the routing number 211174165, which is assigned to The Torrington Savings Bank. The counterfeit items are referred to as "Cashier's Checks"; however, authentic checks are referred to as "Treasurer's Checks." While the layout of the counterfeit items appears similar to the layout of authentic checks, the counterfeit items lack a logo in the upper-left corner of the check. Also, the counterfeit items display a 1-800 telephone number, which is not associated with the bank, and display an address, which was the address of a former branch location closed in 1997. A copy of a counterfeit item and an authentic cashier's check (VOID) are attached for your review.
Any information you have about this matter should be brought to the attention of:
Paul Reardon
Vice President and Security Officer
Torrington Savings Bank
Telephone: (860) 496-2152
Fax: (860) 496-4470
Preardon@torringtonsavings.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.
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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 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)
SA-201-2005
1/09/06
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TO: |
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 Lighthouse Bank, |
Brookline Bank, Brookline, MA, contacted the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to report that counterfeit official checks bearing the name Lighthouse Bank are in circulation.
The counterfeit items display the routing number 0113-7516-4, which is a routing number assigned to Brookline Bank. The fraudulent items are not similar to authentic Brookline Bank official checks. The fraudulent checks bear the name of Lighthouse Bank of
Any information you have concerning this matter should be brought to the attention of:
Judy Binder,
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Phone (617) 730-3600 ext. 3621
Fax - (617) 730-3552
Email - jbinder@brkl.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.
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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 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)
SA-202-2005
1/09/06
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TO: |
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 the New York Community Bank (formerly known as Queens County Savings Bank), |
New York Community Bank, Westbury, New York, has contacted the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to report that counterfeit checks bearing the institution's former name are in circulation.
The counterfeit items display the routing number 102000979, which is assigned to the account of Integrated Payment Systems, Inc,
Any information you have concerning this matter should be brought to the attention of:
Glen A. Doyle
Senior Fraud Investigator
New York Community Bank
Telephone: (516) 683-4421
Fax: (516) 683-8099
Glen.Doyle@mynycb.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.
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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 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