Counterfeit official checks bearing the name NJM Bank, West Trenton, New Jersey, are reportedly in circulation

N.J.M. Bank, FSB, West Trenton, New Jersey, has contacted the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to report that counterfeit checks bearing the bank's name are in circulation.

The counterfeit items display the routing number 12221129, which is not assigned to N.J.M. Bank. The counterfeit items display the words "OFFICIAL CHECK" in the lower-left portion of the item above a description of indemnity bond coverage. Only one signature line appears in the lower-right corner.

Authentic checks display the routing number 031276049. "CASHIER'S CHECK" is printed in the top-center portion of the check. Two authorized signature lines appear in the lower-right corner.

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:

Diane P. Sengpiel
Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Security Officer
NJM Bank, FSB
301 Sullivan Way
West Trenton, New Jersey 08628
Phone: (609) 538-8729, extension 3701
Fax: (609) 538-8728
E-mail: dsengpiel@njm.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