Counterfeit Cashier's Checks of Community National Bank of Sarasota County, Venice, Florida

Subject: Counterfeit Cashier's Checks Description: Community National Bank of Sarasota County Date: August 16, 2006TO: Chief Executive Officers of All National Banks; All State Banking Authorities; Chairman, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; Chairman, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; Director, Office of Thrift Supervision; Conference of State Bank Supervisors; Deputy Comptrollers (districts); Assistant Deputy Comptrollers; District Counsel; and All Examining PersonnelRE: Counterfeit Cashier's Checks of Community National Bank of Sarasota County, Venice, Florida The above-named bank has reported that counterfeit cashier's checks issued in the bank's name, using a correct routing number of 63112993 and correct account number are being presented for payment locally and nationwide in connection with an Internet purchase scam. The counterfeit items can be identified by the following:the instruments are cream in color, the bank's logo appears faded, the word "No." does not appear in front ofthe check number, the reverse side of the check containsendorsement instructions, lines for signatures, and the words "Federal Reserve Board of Governor Reg. CC." The bank has been informed by law enforcement that the checks are originating out of Ghana, Africa. For additional information and guidance, please contact Silverio Algarin, Compliance Officer, Community NationalBank of Sarasota County, 201 Center Road, Venice, FL 34285, by telephone at (941) 488-6660, by fax at (941) 484-8153, or via e-mail at [frank.algarin@cnbsara.com].Additional information concerning this matter that you believe should be brought to the attention of the OCC may be forwarded to: E-mail: occalertresponses@occ.treas.govMail: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Special Supervision Division, MS 6-4 250 E Street, SW, Washington, DC 20219 Fax: (202) 874-521 Internet: http://www.occ.treas.govFor additional information regarding other types of financial fraud, please visit the OCC's anti-fraud resource at: http://www.occ.treas.gov/fraudresources.htm.Gerard Sexton, Acting DirectorEnforcement & Compliance Division