Counterfeit money orders and cashier's checks drawn on Monson Savings Bank, Monson, Massachusetts, are reportedly in circulation

Monson Savings Bank, Monson, Massachusetts, has contacted the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to report that counterfeit money orders bearing the institution's name are in circulation.

The counterfeit money orders display the routing number 211871219, which is assigned to Monson Savings Bank, Monson, Massachusetts. The counterfeit money orders are dissimilar to authentic money orders, with a different layout, font and style. A copy of a counterfeit item and an authentic money order check (VOID) are attached for your review.

Monson Savings Bank is also reporting that counterfeit cashier's checks are in circulation. These checks are dissimilar to authentic checks. A copy of a counterfeit item and an authentic check (VOID) are attached for your review.

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

Karen M. Cartier
Fraud Supervisor
Monson Savings Bank
146 Main Street
Monson, Massachusetts 01057
Telephone: (413) 267-1212
Fax: (413) 267-3705
kcartier@monsonsavings.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. 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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Christopher J. SpothActing Director
Division of Supervision and Consumer Protection