Counterfeit cashier's checks bearing the name Rose Hill State Bank, Rose Hill, Kansas, are reportedly in circulation

Rose Hill Bank, Rose Hill, Kansas, has contacted the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to report that counterfeit checks bearing the name Rose Hill State Bank are reportedly in circulation.

The counterfeit items display the routing number 091911315, which is assigned to Citizens State Bank of Clara City, Lake Lillian, Minnesota, and are dissimilar to Rose Hill Bank's authentic checks. The counterfeit items display the words "OFFICIAL CHECK" in the top-left corner, directly above the name and address: "ROSE HILL STATE BANK, ROSE HILL, KS 67133." The top-center portion includes "Citibank" followed by "Buffalo, NY 14202-1490."

Authentic checks include the proper routing number 101110213, which is assigned to Rose Hill Bank. The checks display "CASHIER'S CHECK" in the top center and include printed lines for the "REMITTER," "PAY TO THE ORDER OF," and "DATE" fields. The bank's logo is displayed in the bottom-left corner along with "ROSE HILL BANK" and the bank's mailing address.

Copies of a counterfeit item and an authentic check (VOID) are attached for your review. Be aware that the appearance of counterfeit items can be modified and that additional variations may be presented.

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

Garth Kellenbarger
Executive Vice President
Rose Hill Bank
Main Street
Rose Hill, Kansas 67133
Telephone: (316) 776-2131
Fax: (316) 776-2831
E-mail: garthk@rosehillbank.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.

For your reference, FDIC Special Alerts may be accessed from the FDIC's website at www.fdic.gov/news/news/SpecialAlert/2006/index.html. To learn how to automatically receive FDIC Special Alerts through e-mail, please visit www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/index.html.

Sandra L. ThompsonActing Director
Division of Supervision and Consumer Protection