Counterfeit Official Checks of Savings Institute Bank and Trust Company, Willimantic, Conn.
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Alert 2014-18
Counterfeit Official Checks
Date:
Description: Savings
Counterfeit Official Checks of
To: Chief Executive Officers of All National Banks and Federal Savings Associations; All State Banking Authorities; Chair,
The above-named bank has reported that counterfeit official checks using a correct routing number of 211174181 are being presented for payment nationwide in connection with an international lottery scam.
The counterfeit official checks do not resemble the bank's authentic checks. The counterfeit items may be identified by the following traits on the front of the checks:
- The bank's name appears on one single line in the top-left portion of the check followed by the following address: "9 Prouix,
- The words "OFFICIAL CHECK" appear in all capital letters.
- The following security statement is located within the top border of the check: "THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS A TRUE WATERMARK - HOLD TO LIGHT TO VIEW."
- The right border contains a padlock icon and the following security statement: "Security Features Included. Details on Back."
- The check's serial number is located in the top-right corner. The abbreviated routing number is located beneath the serial number and to the left.
The counterfeit items presented to date have been made payable in the amounts of
Letters accompanying the counterfeit checks contain the following information in the letterhead: "
The letters inform recipients of their winning status in an international lottery. Recipients are instructed to contact claim agent
For additional information and to verify the authenticity of
Consumers who receive counterfeit or fictitious items and associated material should file complaints with the following agencies, as appropriate:
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- If correspondence is received via the
Additional information concerning this matter that should be brought to the attention of the
See original table at: http://www.occ.gov/news-issuances/alerts/2014/alert-2014-18.html
For additional information regarding other types of financial fraud, please visit the OCC's anti-fraud resources page at http://www.occ.gov/topics/consumer-protection/fraud-resources/index-fraud-resources.html.
Director for Enforcement and Compliance
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