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Counterfeit Cashier's Checks
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Description: .
Counterfeit Cashier's Checks of .,
To: Chief Executive Officers of All National Banks and Federal Savings Associations; All State Banking Authorities; Chair, of the ; Chairman, ; ; Deputy Comptrollers (Districts); Assistant Deputy Comptrollers; District Counsels; and All Examining Personnel
The above-named bank has reported that counterfeit cashier's checks using a correct routing number of are being presented for payment nationwide in connection with an Internet-based employment and overpayment scam.
Two variations of counterfeit checks currently in circulation resemble the bank's authentic checks. The counterfeit checks may be identified, however, by the following traits:
Variation #1
- The checks contain the following security statement in the top border: "WARNING: THIS DOCUMENT HAS SECURITY FEATURES IN THE PAPER."
- The "I" in the word "FIRST" of the bank's logo is printed in red ink.
- The check number is printed in red ink.
- Checks contain a remitter name of Emilly Mount.
- Checks are made payable in the amount of .
- Checks are signed by "B L McAnally."
Variation #2
- The checks contain the following security statement in the top border: "WARNING: THIS DOCUMENT HAS SECURITY FEATURES IN THE PAPER."
- The bank's name "" is printed beneath the payable amount.
- A remitter name of Cora L Teed is printed slightly above the remitter line.
- Checks are made payable in the amount of .
Neither version of the counterfeit checks contains the bank's telephone number of () or membership information.
Potential victims of this scam are contacted via e-mail to earn income by wrapping their vehicles in brand name logo advertisements. Once the assignment is accepted, the potential victim receives payment in the form of a counterfeit check, which is made payable for a higher amount than the salary agreed upon. The recipient is instructed to deposit the check into his or her bank account and immediately send the overpayment portion to a third party by wire transfer.
For additional information and to verify the authenticity of cashier's checks drawn on ., please contact the bank's by mail at P.O. Box , ; by telephone at () ; by fax at () ; or by e-mail at [emailprotected].
Consumers who receive counterfeit or fictitious items and associated material should file complaints with the following agencies, as appropriate:
- (FTC): by telephone at () FTC-HELP or, for filing a complaint electronically, via the FTC's Web site (usacreditunion.us).
- (NCL): by telephone at () or by e-mail (usacreditunion.us). To file a fraud complaint, visit the fraud Web site (usacreditunion.us).
- (BBB): The BBB system serves markets throughout , , and and is the marketplace leader in advancing trust between businesses and consumers. The Web site (usacreditunion.us) offers contact information for local BBBs, objective reports on more than 2 million businesses, consumer scam alerts, and tips on a wide variety of topics that help consumers find trustworthy businesses and make wise purchasing decisions.
- (usacreditunion.us) (to report scams that may have originated via the Internet).
- If correspondence is received via the , contact the by telephone at () ; by mail at , , , , Suite , ; or via the online complaint form (usacreditunion.us).
Additional information concerning this matter that should be brought to the attention of the (OCC) may be forwarded to
Special Supervision Division
, Suite 3E; MS 8E
Phone: ()
Fax: ()
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[emailprotected]
For additional information regarding other types of financial fraud, please visit the OCC's anti-fraud resources page (usacreditunion.us).
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