Counterfeit cashier's checks bearing the name Landmark Bank, Clinton, Louisiana, are reportedly in circulation

Landmark Bank, Clinton, 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 065201624, which is assigned to Landmark Bank. The items are similar to authentic cashier's checks. However, the counterfeit items are printed on blue and white check stock, while authentic checks are printed on light green check stock. Authentic cashier's checks also have ornate side borders with a padlock icon embedded in the right border.

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:

Virdie B. "Chip" Moeller
Cashier and Security Officer
Landmark Bank
P.O. Box 967
Clinton, Louisiana 70722
Telephone: (225) 683-3371
Fax: (225) 683-5141
E-mail: vmoeller@landmarkbankla.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/2008/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