Counterfeit cashier's checks bearing the name First Independent Bank of Nevada, Reno, Nevada, are reportedly in circulation
First Independent Bank of Nevada
Reno, NV
Dana Paull
dpaull@firstindependentnv.com
Voice (775) 824-4248
Fax (775) 824-4255
First Independent Bank of Nevada, Reno, Nevada, 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 121202062, which is assigned to First Independent Bank of Nevada. The items also display the words "Cashiers Check" inside a rectangular box embedded in the top border. The top and side borders have an ornate design.
Authentic cashier's checks display vertical security statements and padlock icons along the left and right sides.
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:
Dana Paull
Assistant Vice President and Compliance and BSA/AML Officer
First Independent Bank of Nevada
P.O. Box 11100
Reno, Nevada 89511
Telephone: (775) 824-4248
Fax: (775) 824-4255
E-mail: dpaull@firstindependentnv.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/2009/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