Unauthorized banking: Banc of Omaha

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has been informed that an entity calling itself Banc of Omaha purports to be a lender specializing in business capital. Banc of Omaha is not a licensed or chartered bank but is using a logo similar to that of Mutual of Omaha Bank, which is a chartered financial institution regulated by the OCC.

Business owners and consumers (who may not be business owners) are receiving letters by fax and mail stating that their company has been approved for up to $250,000 in working capital. The letter pressures the recipient to respond by a deadline because of limited funds. The correspondence is signed by Sam Thomas and includes a telephone number of (800) 706-7712 and a website address of [www.BancofOmaha.com]. When the telephone number is dialed, an automated recording announces itself as Banc of Omaha; however, the individual who then answers the line provides the names of “Business Services” and “U.S. Business Capital.” No physical addresses are available for these entities.