Counterfeit cashier's checks bearing the name Loncoln County Bank, Merrill, Wisconsin, are reportedly in circulation

Lincoln County Bank, Merrill, Wisconsin, has contacted the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to report that counterfeit cashier's checks bearing the institution's name are in circulation. The items are reportedly being used for Internet-based purchases.

The counterfeit items display the routing number 091501411, which is assigned to Lincoln County Bank. The items are similar to authentic checks; however, on some of the items the bank's name is misspelled as "Loncoln County Bank."

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:

Karen M. Nelson
Information Security and Technology Officer
Lincoln County Bank
401-405 West Main Street
Merrill, Wisconsin 54452
Phone: (715) 536-8301
Fax: (715) 536-8306
E-mail: knelson@lcbwi.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