Counterfeit cashier's checks bearing the name Bank of Carbondale, Carbondale, Illinois, are reportedly in circulation

The Bank of Carbondale, Carbondale, Illinois, 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 081216389, which is assigned to The Bank of Carbondale. The items include the bank's name and address in the upper-left corner and the words "CASHIER'S CHECK" centered below the top border. A description of security features is embedded within the top border. The bank's name is printed in the lower-left corner. In the lower-right corner, the following statement is printed: "SIGNATURE NOT REQUIRED."

Authentic checks display "CASHIER'S CHECKS" in the top-left corner and the bank's name – in the form of a logo – centered below the top border. Descriptions of security features are printed below the "DOLLARS" line. A padlock security symbol is displayed on the right side. Two signature lines are printed 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:

Rhonda Hartman
Vice President and Cashier
The Bank of Carbondale
P.O. Box 2287
Carbondale, Illinois 62901
Phone: (618) 549-2181, extension 216
Fax: (618) 549-4112
E-mail: rhonda@tboc.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