Counterfeit cashier's checks bearing the name AuburnBank, Auburn, Alabama, are reportedly in circulation

AuburnBank, Auburn, Alabama, 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 062202574, which is assigned to AuburnBank. In addition, the items display a notice of "VOID OVER" followed by a dollar amount, which is shown directly below "CASHIER'S CHECK." Above the signature line the word "Drawer" and the bank's address are shown.

Authentic checks display the words "CASHIER'S CHECK" within a box with arrows at both ends located at the top of the check. The bank's logo, name and address appear in the bottom-left corner. A padlock icon is shown below the dollar amount on the right side of the check.

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:

Barbara Wilcox
Vice President of Security /BSA/OFAC Officer
AuburnBank
100 North Gay Street
Auburn, Alabama 36830-3110
Telephone: (334) 887-2793 or (334) 821-9200
Fax: (334) 887-2772
E-mail: bwilcox@auburnbank.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