Counterfeit cashier's checks drawn on The Farmers National Bank of Emlenton, Emlenton, Pennsylvania, are reportedly in circulation

The Farmers National Bank of Emlenton, Emlenton, Pennsylvania, 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 proper routing number of 043310139 for The Farmers National Bank of Emlenton. The counterfeit items closely resemble authentic checks. However, authentic instruments have a textured background and a dark green border. The counterfeit items have a smooth face and a lighter border. A copy of a counterfeit item and a copy of an authentic cashier's check (VOID) are attached for your review.

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

Andrew M. Hogue
Security Officer
The Farmers National Bank of Emlenton
612 Main Street
Emlenton, Pennsylvania 16373
Telephone: (724) 867-2311
Fax: (724) 867-9326
ahogue@farmersnb.com

Information about these 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

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Michael J. ZamorskiDirector
Division of Supervision and Consumer Protection