Counterfeit cashier's checks bearing the name Glasford State Bank, Glasford, Illinois, are reportedly in circulation

Glasford State Bank, Glasford, Illinois, 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 071113188, which is assigned to Glasford State Bank. The items are similar to authentic cashier's checks; however, the counterfeit items display a security feature statement embedded in a darkened top border and along the bottom border between two padlocks. The words "CASHIER'S CHECK" appear in the top center. The bank's logo, name, location and a toll-free telephone number, not associated with the bank, are shown in the top-left corner. Two signature lines preceded by "PER" are in the lower-right corner.

Authentic checks have ornate borders with a padlock icon embedded in the top-right corner. The bank's logo, name and slogan are top-centered. The words "CASHIER'S CHECK" and an indemnity bond statement appear in the lower-left corner.

Copies of a counterfeit item and an authentic check (VOID) are attached for your review. Please 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:

Robert A. Meyer
President and Security Officer

OR

Fonda L. Northrup
Cashier
Glasford State Bank
305 East Main Street
P.O. Box 500
Glasford, Illinois 61533
Telephone: (309) 389-2551
Fax: (309) 389-2558
E-mail: FondaNorthrup@glasfordbank.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