Counterfeit cashier's checks bearing the name Basin State Bank, Stanford, Montana, are reportedly in circulation
Basin State Bank
Stanford, MT
Tess Brady
tbrady@basinstatebank.com
Voice (406) 566-2238
Fax (406) 566-2543
Basin State Bank, Stanford, Montana, 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 092902446, which is assigned to Basin State Bank, and are markedly dissimilar to authentic cashier's checks. The counterfeit items display a security feature statement within the top border. The words "CASHIER'S CHECK" appear in the top-left corner beneath the bank's logo, name, location and an unassociated toll-free telephone number ("1-888-405-4070"). The numerical dollar amount is printed inside a darkened rectangle on the right side. The bank's name appears above two signature lines in the lower-right corner. The word "REMITTER" is displayed in the lower-left corner.
Authentic checks are blue in color and display the words "Cashiers Check" in the top-right corner. The bank's logo, name and branch locations ("STANFORD AND LEWISTOWN") appear in the top center and a security feature statement is printed vertically along the right border. Authentic checks also display the word "REMITTER" in the upper-left corner and have one signature line.
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:
Tess Brady
Vice President
Basin State Bank
P.O. Box 428
Stanford, Montana 59479
Telephone: (406) 566-2238
Fax: (406) 566-2543
E-mail: tbrady@basinstatebank.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.
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Sandra L. Thompson
Director
Division of Supervision and Consumer Protection