Special Alert: SA2007003

Sevier County Bank, Sevierville, Tennessee, 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 064202763, which is assigned to Sevier County Bank. The items display "Cashier's Check" on the left side and a telephone number, which is not associated with the bank ("888-634-5623"), in the upper-left corner below the bank's name, city and state. The security statements "THE FACE OF THIS DOCUMENT HAS A COLORED BACKGROUND ON WHITE PAPER" and "THE BACK OF THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS AN ARTIFICIAL WATERMARK ? HOLD AT AN ANGLE TO VIEW" are embedded in the top and bottom borders, respectively. The items are pale blue and have two signature lines on the right side.

Authentic checks are yellow with blue borders and display the words "Cashier's Check" in script in the lower-left corner. The bank's telephone number ("865-453-6101") is printed in the upper- left corner below the bank's name and post office box address. The security statement "THIS DOCUMENT HAS A MICRO-PRINT SIGNATURE LINE AND AN ARTIFICIAL WATERMARK. ABSENCE OF THESE FEATURES WILL INDICATE A COPY" appears just below the top border. Authentic checks have one authorized signature line in the lower-right corner.

Copies of a counterfeit item and an authentic check (VOID) are attached for your review. Be aware that the appearance of counterfeit items can be modified and that additional variations may be presented.

Any information you have concerning this matter should be brought to the attention of:

Catherine Wolfe
Vice President of Compliance
Sevier County Bank
Post Office Box 5288
Sevierville, Tennessee 37864-5288
Telephone: (865) 453-6101
Fax: (865) 429-1314
E-mail: Cwolfe@SevierCountyBank.com

Information about counterfeit items, cyber-fraud incidents and other counterfeit activity may be forwarded to the FDIC's Cyber-Fraud and Financial Crimes Section, 550 17th Street, N.W., Room F-4004, Washington, D.C. 20429, or transmitted electronically to alert@fdic.gov. Questions 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 website at www.fdic.gov/news/news/SpecialAlert/2007/index.html. To learn how to automatically receive FDIC Special Alerts through e-mail, please visit www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/index.html.

Attachment (not available electronically)

NOTE: As a security precaution, the FDIC does not post to its Web site electronic images of fraudulent items or authentic checks that have been counterfeited. This is to avoid attempts by others to use these instruments to facilitate additional fraud. Financial institutions can view images of the fraudulent items and authentic checks (marked as VOID) using the FDIC's free, secure Web site, FDICconnect. (See more information about FDICconnect at http://www.fdic.gov/news/news/financial/2006/fil06032.html.) Printed copies of each Special Alert and its attachment(s) may also be obtained from the FDIC's Public Information Center (telephone: 1-877-275-3342 or 703-562-2200; fax: 703-562-2296; or e-mail: publicinfo@fdic.gov).

Distribution: FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings)

Perryton National Bank, Perryton, Texas, 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 111318584, which is assigned to Perryton National Bank. In addition, the following security feature descriptions are embedded within the top border, which has rounded corners: "THIS DOCUMENT HAS A COLORED BACKGROUND AND MICROPRINTING. THE REVERSE SIDE INCLUDES AN ARTIFICIAL WATERMARK."

Authentic checks display the bank's logo in the top-center area to the left of the bank's name and above the address. The logo depicts four P's positioned at right angles to form a pinwheel shape. The checks have ornate borders with scroll designs in all four corners.

Copies of a counterfeit item and an authentic check (VOID) are attached for your review. Be aware that the appearance of counterfeit items can be modified and that additional variations may be presented.

Any information you have concerning this matter should be brought to the attention of:

Dianne Thorpe
Bank Secrecy Act Officer
Post Office Box 969
Perryton, Texas 79070
Phone: (806) 435-9641
Fax: (806) 435-2756
E-mail: dthorpe@perrytonbank.com

Information about counterfeit items, cyber-fraud incidents and other counterfeit activity may be forwarded to the FDIC's Cyber-Fraud and Financial Crimes Section, 550 17th Street, N.W., Room F-4004, Washington, D.C. 20429, or transmitted electronically to alert@fdic.gov. Questions 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 website at www.fdic.gov/news/news/SpecialAlert/2007/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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NOTE: As a security precaution, the FDIC does not post to its Web site electronic images of fraudulent items or authentic checks that have been counterfeited. This is to avoid attempts by others to use these instruments to facilitate additional fraud. Financial institutions can view images of the fraudulent items and authentic checks (marked as VOID) using the FDIC's free, secure Web site, FDICconnect. (See more information about FDICconnect at http://www.fdic.gov/news/news/financial/2006/fil06032.html.) Printed copies of each Special Alert and its attachment(s) may also be obtained from the FDIC's Public Information Center (telephone: 1-877-275-3342 or 703-562-2200; fax: 703-562-2296; or e-mail: publicinfo@fdic.gov).

Distribution: FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings)

The Commercial and Savings Bank of Millersburg, Ohio, Millersburg, Ohio, 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 041206135, which is assigned to The Commercial and Savings Bank. The items include the following security statement embedded in the top border: "FOR SECURITY PURPOSES, THE FACE OF THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS A COLORED BACKGROUND AND MICROPRINTING IN THE BORDER." An incorrect zip code ("44554") is included with the city and state below the bank's name in the top center. A padlock symbol and security notice are centered in the bottom border.

Authentic checks have the following security statement embedded in the top border: "THE FACE OF THIS DOCUMENT HAS A COLORED BACKGROUND ON WHITE PAPER." A padlock symbol and a security notice are embedded vertically in the right border. The bank's correct zip code ("44654") is included with the city and state below the bank's name in the top center.

Copies of a counterfeit item and an authentic check (VOID) are attached for your review. Be aware that the appearance of counterfeit items can be modified and that additional variations may be presented.

Any information you have concerning this matter should be brought to the attention of:

Paul D. Greig
Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and, Chief IInformation Officer
The Commercial & Savings Bank
91 North Clay Street
Millersburg, Ohio 44654
Phone: (330) 763-2865
Fax: (330) 674-3730
E-mail: paul.greig@csb1.com

Information about counterfeit items, cyber-fraud incidents and other counterfeit activity may be forwarded to the FDIC's Cyber-Fraud and Financial Crimes Section, 550 17th Street, N.W., Room F-4004, Washington, D.C. 20429, or transmitted electronically to alert@fdic.gov. Questions 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 website at www.fdic.gov/news/news/SpecialAlert/2007/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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NOTE: As a security precaution, the FDIC does not post to its Web site electronic images of fraudulent items or authentic checks that have been counterfeited. This is to avoid attempts by others to use these instruments to facilitate additional fraud. Financial institutions can view images of the fraudulent items and authentic checks (marked as VOID) using the FDIC's free, secure Web site, FDICconnect. (See more information about FDICconnect at http://www.fdic.gov/news/news/financial/2006/fil06032.html.) Printed copies of each Special Alert and its attachment(s) may also be obtained from the FDIC's Public Information Center (telephone: 1-877-275-3342 or 703-562-2200; fax: 703-562-2296; or e-mail: publicinfo@fdic.gov).

Distribution: FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings)

The North Country Savings Bank, Canton, New York, has contacted the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to report that counterfeit treasurer's checks bearing the institution's name are in circulation.

The counterfeit items display the routing number 221371123, which is assigned to The North Country Savings Bank. The items are similar to authentic checks; however, they have a dark top border with the following security feature description embedded in it: "THE FACE OF THIS CHECK IS PRINTED BLUE. THE BACK CONTAINS A SIMULATED WATERMARK." A padlock symbol appears in the lower-right corner.

Copies of a counterfeit item and an authentic check (VOID) are attached for your review. Be aware that the appearance of counterfeit items can be modified and that additional variations may be presented.

Any information you have concerning this matter should be brought to the attention of:

Brandi Graham
Deposit Operations Supervisor
The North Country Savings Bank
127 Main Street
Canton, New York 13617
Phone (315) 386-4533, Extension 4296
Fax: (325) 393-1175
E-mail: bgraham@northcountrysavings.com

Information about counterfeit items, cyber-fraud incidents and other counterfeit activity may be forwarded to the FDIC's Cyber-Fraud and Financial Crimes Section, 550 17th Street, N.W., Room F-4004, Washington, D.C. 20429, or transmitted electronically to alert@fdic.gov. Questions 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 website at www.fdic.gov/news/news/SpecialAlert/2007/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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NOTE: As a security precaution, the FDIC does not post to its Web site electronic images of fraudulent items or authentic checks that have been counterfeited. This is to avoid attempts by others to use these instruments to facilitate additional fraud. Financial institutions can view images of the fraudulent items and authentic checks (marked as VOID) using the FDIC's free, secure Web site, FDICconnect. (See more information about FDICconnect at http://www.fdic.gov/news/news/financial/2006/fil06032.html.) Printed copies of each Special Alert and its attachment(s) may also be obtained from the FDIC's Public Information Center (telephone: 1-877-275-3342 or 703-562-2200; fax: 703-562-2296; or e-mail: publicinfo@fdic.gov).

Distribution: FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings)

Peoples Bank & Trust Company, Manchester, Tennessee, 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 are reportedly associated with letters from 1st Capital Financial Services, Ontario , Canada , regarding a fraudulent sweepstakes claim.

The counterfeit items display the routing number 107004491, which is assigned to Peoples Bank, Louisburg , Kansas , but are markedly dissimilar to authentic cashier's checks. The counterfeit items display the following security statement embedded within the top border: "THE FACE OF THIS DOCUMENT HAS A COLORED BACKGROUND ON WHITE PAPER." The statement "THE BACK OF THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS AN ARTIFICIAL WATERMARK- HOLD AT AN ANGLE TO VIEW" is embedded within the bottom border. The bank's logo and name are printed in the upper-left corner, and an indemnity bond statement is printed in the lower-left corner. The items also have a "VOID" background when copied and a padlock key icon in the right border.

Authentic checks display the routing number 064102384, which is assigned to Peoples Bank & Trust Company, Manchester , Tennessee . In the top-center portion of the checks, the words "CASHIER'S CHECK" are centered inside a rectangle with arrow heads at each end. A "NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS" is printed in the upper-left corner. The bank's logo, name, and address are displayed in the lower-left corner. "COUNTERSIGNED SIG. (REQUIRED FOR OVER $5,000)" is displayed above two signature lines. A padlock key icon is displayed to the right of the written dollar amount line.

A copy of a counterfeit item and an authentic cashier's check (VOID) is attached for your review. Be aware that the appearance of counterfeit items can be modified and that additional variations may be presented.

Any information you have concerning this matter should be brought to the attention of:

Vicky Logan
Vice President Marketing
Peoples Bank & Trust Company
P.O. Box 1049
117 West Main Street
Manchester, Tennessee 37349
Telephone: (931) 728-3381
Fax: (931) 728-3255
E-mail: vlogan@bankwithpeoples.com

To report this scam or any other scam based in or mailed from Canada , please contact Phonebusters, which is a joint partnership between the Ontario Provincial Police and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Phonebusters is interested in receiving copies of scam letters, particularly those involving Canadian mailing addresses or telephone numbers. Records relating to the payment of advance fees should also be forwarded to Phonebusters. This information is used to assist in the strategic targeting of would-be fraudsters. Scam letters should be forwarded to the Phonebusters National Call Center (PNCC) as follows:

Information about Counterfeit items, cyber-fraud incidents and other counterfeit activity may be forwarded to the FDIC's Cyber-Fraud and Financial Crimes Section, 550 17th Street, N.W., Room F-4004, Washington, D.C. 20429, or transmitted electronically to alert@fdic.gov. Questions 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 website at www.fdic.gov/news/news/SpecialAlert/2007/index.html. To learn how to automatically receive FDIC Special Alerts through e-mail, please visit www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/index.html.

Attachment (not available electronically)

NOTE: As a security precaution, the FDIC does not post to its Web site electronic images of fraudulent items or authentic checks that have been counterfeited. This is to avoid attempts by others to use these instruments to facilitate additional fraud. Financial institutions can view images of the fraudulent items and authentic checks (marked as VOID) using the FDIC's free, secure Web site, FDICconnect. (See more information about FDICconnect at http://www.fdic.gov/news/news/financial/2006/fil06032.html.) Printed copies of each Special Alert and its attachment(s) may also be obtained from the FDIC's Public Information Center (telephone: 1-877-275-3342 or 703-562-2200; fax: 703-562-2296; or e-mail: publicinfo@fdic.gov).

Distribution: FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings)

Timberland Bank, Hoquiam, Washington, 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 325170754, which is assigned to Timberland Bank, but are dissimilar to authentic cashier's checks. The counterfeit items display a security feature statement embedded within the top border, which has rounded corners. A "NOTICE TO PURCHASER" regarding an indemnity bond is located in the top-center area.

Authentic checks have a tan wood-grain background with green lettering and red check numbers. The bank's telephone number, (360) 533-4747, is displayed between the bank's name and address in the upper-left corner.

Copies of a counterfeit item and an authentic check (VOID) are attached for your review. Be aware that the appearance of counterfeit items can be modified and that additional variations may be presented.

Any information you have concerning this matter should be brought to the attention of:

Kathie M. Bailey
Chief Operations Officer
Timberland Bank
624 Simpson Avenue
P.O. Box 697
Hoquiam, Washington 98550
Telephone: (360) 533-4747, ext. 2242
Fax: (360) 533-4743
E-mail: kmbailey@timberlandbank.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, 550 17th Street, N.W., Room F-4004, Washington, D.C. 20429, or transmitted electronically to alert@fdic.gov. Questions 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 website at www.fdic.gov/news/news/SpecialAlert/2007/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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NOTE: As a security precaution, the FDIC does not post to its Web site electronic images of fraudulent items or authentic checks that have been counterfeited. This is to avoid attempts by others to use these instruments to facilitate additional fraud. Financial institutions can view images of the fraudulent items and authentic checks (marked as VOID) using the FDIC's free, secure Web site, FDICconnect. (See more information about FDICconnect at http://www.fdic.gov/news/news/financial/2006/fil06032.html.) Printed copies of each Special Alert and its attachment(s) may also be obtained from the FDIC's Public Information Center (telephone: 1-877-275-3342 or 703-562-2200; fax: 703-562-2296; or e-mail: publicinfo@fdic.gov).

Distribution: FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings)

First State Bank, Noble, Oklahoma, 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 103008404, which is assigned to First State Bank, but are markedly dissimilar to authentic cashier's checks. The counterfeit items display the bank's name, " Oklahoma City ," state and zip code in the upper-left corner. The bank's name, " Oklahoma City ," and state are repeated in the lower-left corner above the word "For." The italicized words "CASHIERS CHECK" are located slightly to the left of the center near the bottom of the item. The following security statement is embedded within the top border: "THIS INSTRUMENT HAS A COLORED BACKGROUND. VOID PANTOGRAPH AND MICROPRINTING. THE REVERSE SIDE INCLUDES AN ARTIFICIAL WATERMARK." In addition, the items have a columned "VOID" background when copied.

Authentic checks display the bank's logo (the letters "F" and "S" inside of blocks), name, branch locations ("Noble-Norman-Wanette") and the words "***SINCE 1902***" in the top center. An indemnity bond "NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS" is displayed in the upper-left corner. The words "CASHIER'S CHECK" appear in the lower-left corner. The statement "TWO (2) SIGNATURES REQUIRED OVER $5000.00" appears above two signature lines in the lower-right corner. The statements "SECURITY FEATURES INCLUDED. DETAILS ON BACK" are printed vertically above a security padlock icon displayed within the right border.

Copies of a counterfeit item and an authentic check (VOID) are attached for your review. Be aware that the appearance of counterfeit items can be modified and that additional variations may be presented.

Any information you have concerning this matter should be brought to the attention of:

Sharlene Willenberg
Vice President Operations
First State Bank
P.O. Box 599
102 North Main
Noble, Oklahoma 73068
Telephone: (405) 872-3434
Fax: (405) 872-5549
E-mail: swillenberg@fsbnoble.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, 550 17th Street, N.W., Room F-4004, Washington, D.C. 20429, or transmitted electronically to alert@fdic.gov. Questions 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 website at www.fdic.gov/news/news/SpecialAlert/2007/index.html. To learn how to automatically receive FDIC Special Alerts through e-mail, please visit www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/index.html.

Attachment (not available electronically)

NOTE: As a security precaution, the FDIC does not post to its Web site electronic images of fraudulent items or authentic checks that have been counterfeited. This is to avoid attempts by others to use these instruments to facilitate additional fraud. Financial institutions can view images of the fraudulent items and authentic checks (marked as VOID) using the FDIC's free, secure Web site, FDICconnect. (See more information about FDICconnect at http://www.fdic.gov/news/news/financial/2006/fil06032.html.) Printed copies of each Special Alert and its attachment(s) may also be obtained from the FDIC's Public Information Center (telephone: 1-877-275-3342 or 703-562-2200; fax: 703-562-2296; or e-mail: publicinfo@fdic.gov).

Distribution: FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings)

Oritani Savings Bank, Township of Washington, New Jersey, 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 are reportedly mailed from Canada and associated with an Internet purchase scam.

The counterfeit items display the routing number 221270541, which is assigned to Oritani Savings Bank, and are similar to authentic cashier's checks. On the counterfeit items, the following security statement is embedded within the top border: "THIS CHEQUE IS VOID WITHOUT A GREEN & BLUE BORDER AND BACKGROUND PLUS A KNIGHT & A FINGERPRINT WATERMARK ON THE BACK-HOLD AT ANGLE TO VIEW." The statement "SIGNATURE AREA CONTAINS A KNIGHT& FINGERPRINT CHEQUE WORDING" is displayed beneath the signature line.

Authentic checks display the following security statement within the top border: "THIS CHECK HAS MULTIPLE SECURITY FEATURES TO DETER FRAUD AND COUNTERFEITING." Directly beneath the top border is the following security description: "THIS DOCUMENT HAS AN ARTIFICIAL WATERMARK PRINTED ON THE BACK. THE FRONT OF THE DOCUMENT HAS A MICRO-PRINT SIGNATURE LINE; ABSENCE OF THESE FEATURES WILL INDICATE A COPY." Authentic checks have a blue background and blue artwork. The checks also display a line in the lower-left corner.

Copies of a counterfeit item and an authentic check (VOID) are attached for your review. Be aware that the appearance of counterfeit items can be modified and that additional variations may be presented.

Any information you have concerning this matter should be brought to the attention of:

Robert L. Pierson
Security and Bank Secrecy Act Officer
Oritani Savings Bank
370 Pascack Road
P.O. Box 1329
Township of Washington, New Jersey 07676-1329
Telephone: (201) 664-5400
Fax: (201) 664-5001
E-mail: rpierson@oritani.com

To report this scam or any other scam based in or mailed from Canada , please contact Phonebusters, which is a joint partnership between the Ontario Provincial Police and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Phonebusters is interested in receiving copies of scam letters, particularly those involving Canadian mailing addresses or telephone numbers. Records relating to the payment of advance fees should also be forwarded to Phonebusters. This information is used to assist in the strategic targeting of would-be fraudsters. Scam letters should be forwarded to the Phonebusters National Call Center (PNCC) as follows:

Information about counterfeit items, cyber-fraud incidents and other fraudulent activity may be forwarded to the FDIC's Cyber-Fraud and Financial Crimes Section, 550 17th Street, N.W., Room F-4004, Washington, D.C. 20429, or transmitted electronically to alert@fdic.gov. Questions 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 website at www.fdic.gov/news/news/SpecialAlert/2007/index.html. To learn how to automatically receive FDIC Special Alerts through e-mail, please visit www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/index.html.

Attachment (not available electronically)

NOTE: As a security precaution, the FDIC does not post to its Web site electronic images of fraudulent items or authentic checks that have been counterfeited. This is to avoid attempts by others to use these instruments to facilitate additional fraud. Financial institutions can view images of the fraudulent items and authentic checks (marked as VOID) using the FDIC's free, secure Web site, FDICconnect. (See more information about FDICconnect at http://www.fdic.gov/news/news/financial/2006/fil06032.html.) Printed copies of each Special Alert and its attachment(s) may also be obtained from the FDIC's Public Information Center (telephone: 1-877-275-3342 or 703-562-2200; fax: 703-562-2296; or e-mail: publicinfo@fdic.gov).

Distribution: FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings)

Sandy Spring Bank, Olney, Maryland, has contacted the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to report that counterfeit official checks bearing the institution's name are in circulation. The counterfeit items are reportedly associated with a lottery scam involving "Mega Lotto Link, Las Vegas , Nevada ."

The counterfeit items display the routing number 102000979, which is assigned to JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., Denver , Colorado . Sandy Spring Bank issues official checks through an Integrated Payment System Inc. account held at JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. The counterfeit items are dissimilar to authentic official checks. The counterfeit items are green and have the following security feature description printed across the top: "THIS DOCUMENT HAS A GRADUATED BACKGROUND. DARK TO LIGHT. THE REVERSE SIDE INCLUDES AN ARTIFICIAL WATERMARK."

Authentic checks are blue/gray in color and have ornate borders. The words "OFFICIAL CHECK" are encapsulated in a rectangle with rounded corners in the top center. The following security statement is printed above the bank's logo in the top-left corner: "HOLD DOCUMENT UP TO THE LIGHT TO VIEW THE WATERMARK." Authentic checks display a padlock key icon above the word "DOLLARS" to the right side of the written dollar line.

Copies of a counterfeit item and an authentic check (VOID) are attached for your review. Be aware that the appearance of counterfeit items can be modified and that additional variations may be presented.

Any information you have concerning this matter should be brought to the attention of:

Sandy Arrowood
Fraud Prevention Investigator
Sandy Spring Bank
17801 Georgia Avenue
Olney, Maryland 20832
Telephone: (301) 570-8385
Fax: (301) 260-0638
E-mail: sarrowood@sandyspringbank.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, 550 17th Street, N.W., Room F-4004, Washington, D.C. 20429, or transmitted electronically to alert@fdic.gov. Questions 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 website at www.fdic.gov/news/news/SpecialAlert/2007/index.html. To learn how to automatically receive FDIC Special Alerts through e-mail, please visit www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/index.html.

Attachment (not available electronically)

NOTE: As a security precaution, the FDIC does not post to its Web site electronic images of fraudulent items or authentic checks that have been counterfeited. This is to avoid attempts by others to use these instruments to facilitate additional fraud. Financial institutions can view images of the fraudulent items and authentic checks (marked as VOID) using the FDIC's free, secure Web site, FDICconnect. (See more information about FDICconnect at http://www.fdic.gov/news/news/financial/2006/fil06032.html.) Printed copies of each Special Alert and its attachment(s) may also be obtained from the FDIC's Public Information Center (telephone: 1-877-275-3342 or 703-562-2200; fax: 703-562-2296; or e-mail: publicinfo@fdic.gov).

Distribution: FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings)

The Pleasant Hill Bank, Pleasant Hill, Missouri, 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 101203256, which is assigned to The Pleasant Hill Bank, but are dissimilar to authentic cashier's checks. The counterfeit items display a security feature statement within the top border. In addition, the statement "SECURITY FEATURES INCLUDED. DETAILS ON BACK" is centered along the bottom border with a padlock icon on each side.

Authentic checks have an ornate border and are green in color. A security feature statement is displayed directly below the printed dollar amount line. The statement "SECURITY FEATURES INCLUDE. DETAILS ON BACK" is vertically printed above a padlock icon and is incorporated within the right border. Branch addresses (" 101 South Street Route 7" and " 2100 North Street Route 7") and telephone numbers ("816-540-5101" and "816-540-3104") are printed below the bank's name in the top center.

Copies of a counterfeit item and an authentic check (VOID) are attached for your review. Be aware that the appearance of counterfeit items can be modified and that additional variations may be presented.

Any information you have concerning this matter should be brought to the attention of:

Jennifer Gentry
Cashier and Information Technology Officer
The Pleasant Hill Bank
P.O. Box 430
101 South Highway 7
Pleasant Hill, Missouri 64080
Telephone: (816) 540-3104
Fax: (816) 540-3105
E-mail: Jenny.gentry@bankline.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, 550 17th Street, N.W., Room F-4004, Washington, D.C. 20429, or transmitted electronically to alert@fdic.gov. Questions 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 website at www.fdic.gov/news/news/SpecialAlert/2007/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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NOTE: As a security precaution, the FDIC does not post to its Web site electronic images of fraudulent items or authentic checks that have been counterfeited. This is to avoid attempts by others to use these instruments to facilitate additional fraud. Financial institutions can view images of the fraudulent items and authentic checks (marked as VOID) using the FDIC's free, secure Web site, FDICconnect. (See more information about FDICconnect at http://www.fdic.gov/news/news/financial/2006/fil06032.html.) Printed copies of each Special Alert and its attachment(s) may also be obtained from the FDIC's Public Information Center (telephone: 1-877-275-3342 or 703-562-2200; fax: 703-562-2296; or e-mail: publicinfo@fdic.gov).