Counterfeit cashier's checks bearing the name Central Progressive Bank, Lacombe, Louisiana, are reportedly in circulation

Central Progressive Bank, Lacombe, Louisiana, 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 065401505, which is assigned to Central Progressive Bank. The counterfeit items are virtually identical to authentic cashier's checks in appearance; however, the check stock used for the counterfeit items is noticeably thinner and poorer in quality than typical check stock.

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:

Mark L. Davis
Security Officer
Central Progressive Bank
29092 Krentel Road
Lacombe, Louisiana 70445
Telephone: (985) 882-2269, extension 1212
Fax: (985) 882-6701
E-mail: mdavis@cpb.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