Counterfeit cashier's checks bearing the name First United Bank and Trust Company, Durant, Oklahoma, are reportedly in circulation

First United Bank and Trust Company, Durant, Oklahoma, 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 routing number 103100881, which is assigned to First United Bank and Trust Company. The items have a green background and security statements incorporated within the top and bottom borders. The wording "PAY TO THE ORDER OF" is printed in blue, and the check number is printed in red. The edges of the items are smooth. The signature is computer generated.

Authentic checks have a blue background. A vertical security statement is incorporated within the right border. The wording "PAY TO THE ORDER OF" and the check number are printed in black. The edges of the checks are perforated.

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:

Lisa Harris
Vice President, Bookkeeping
First United Bank and Trust Company
1400 West Main Street
Durant, Oklahoma 74701
Telephone: (580) 924-2211, extension 1352
Fax: (580) 920-4977
E-mail: Lisa@firstunitedbank.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. Questions 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/2007/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. Thompson
Director
Division of Supervision and Consumer Protection