Counterfeit cashier's checks drawn on Oceanside Bank, Jacksonville Beach, Florida, are reportedly in circulation

Oceanside Bank, Jacksonville Beach, Florida, has reported to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) that counterfeit cashier's checks are in circulation. The counterfeit items are drawn upon the bank and display the proper routing number of 051900353. The counterfeit checks are similar to the authentic official checks; however, the authentic instruments are printed on light green check paper stock and the bank logo includes the portrait of a pelican facing right. The check paper stock of counterfeit items is light blue and the pelican logo has been inverted. 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:

Mr. Steve Miller
AVP Compliance Officer
Oceanside Bank
13799 Beach Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Telephone: (904) 247-4092 Ext 329
Fax: (904) 247-4672

Information about these financial institutions or instruments may be forwarded to the FDIC's Special Activities Section, 550 17th Street, N.W., Room F-4040, Washington, D.C. 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