Counterfeit cashier’s checks drawn on St Martin Bank and Trust Company, St Martinville, Louisiana, are reportedly in circulation
St. Martin Bank and Trust Company
St. Martinville, LA
Ms. Cindy Johnstone
Voice (337) 394-7800
Fax
St. Martin Bank and Trust Company, St. Martinville, Louisiana, has reported to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) that counterfeit cashier's checks are in circulation. The counterfeit instruments are drawn upon the bank and display the proper routing number of 051900353. The counterfeit instruments closely resemble the authentic official checks; however, the counterfeit checks are printed on tan check paper stock, while the authentic official checks are printed on green check paper stock. A copy of an authentic official check (void) and a copy of a counterfeit check are attached for your review.
Any information you have concerning this matter should be brought to the attention of:
Ms. Cindy Johnstone
Human Resources
St. Martin Bank and Trust Company
P.O. Box 199
St. Martinville, Louisiana 70582
Telephone: (337) 394-7800
Fax: (337) 394-3145
Information concerning this financial institution or these instruments may be forwarded to the FDIC's Special Activities Section, 550 17th Street, NW, Room F-4040, Washington, DC 20429, or transmitted electronically to alert@fdic.gov. Information 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.
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Michael J. Zamorski
Director
Division of Supervision and Consumer Protection