Counterfeit cashier's checks bearing the name River Cities Bank, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, are reportedly in circulation

River Cities Bank, Wisconsin Rapids, 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 counterfeit items display the routing number 075917791, which is assigned to River Cities Bank. The items also display a security feature statement embedded in the top border and along the bottom border between two padlocks. The words "CASHIER'S CHECK" and a "Notice to Purchasers" appear in the top center. The bank's name, address and a toll-free telephone number, not associated with the bank, are in the lower-left corner. The items have one signature line with the wording "COUNTERSIGNED IF AMOUNT OVER $5,000.00" beneath.

Authentic cashier's checks are light green and display the words "CASHIER'S CHECK" in the lower-left corner. The bank's name, logo and address are in the top center. A padlock icon and security feature statement are on the lower-right side. The wording "TWO SIGNATURES REQUIRED" is centered above two signature lines.

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:

Thomas T. Marti
Senior Vice President
River Cities Bank
1601 Lincoln Street
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin 54494
Telephone: (715) 422-1104
Fax: (715) 422-1150
E-mail: tmarti@rivercitiesbank.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. ThompsonDirector
Division of Supervision and Consumer Protection